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Bitcoin Twitter hack does not concern many Saudis
After Wednesday’s Twitter hack against social media sites’ verified accounts, Saudis showed no signs of worry as to whether or not this in any way endangers their online activity. The bitcoin scam that took over Twitter came in the
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New projects aim to share Saudi human-rights successes with the world
The Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) has launched three international initiatives to highlight the success of recent reforms implemented by the Kingdom, and enhance its cooperation with other organizations working in the
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Muslim World League, Emirates Fatwa Council to discuss Post-Corona Fiqh issues
The Muslim World League, in cooperation with the Emirates Fatwa Council, will organize the international virtual conference titled “Emergency Fiqh: Features of the Post-Corona Pandemic Fiqh” on July 18-19. The participants will study
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DiplomaticQuarter: Eastern Province officials meet outgoing US Consul General Rachna Korhonen
Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif met US Consul General Rachna Korhonen on Wednesday to mark the end of her second mission in the
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Hajj officials outline health, security measures
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, chaired a virtual meeting on Wednesday
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Saudi Health Ministry offers COVID-19 tips for dealing with elderly
Tips on how to protect vulnerable elderly people from contracting the potentially deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been shared online by
Read MoreMadinah governor urges more effort to create new job opportunities for Saudis
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday stressed the importance of developing the capabilities of the national workforce by introducing innovative training programs. He directed relevant authorities to intensify efforts to create new job
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s daily virus count stabilizing
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and critical care admissions in Saudi Arabia saw a slight decrease on Tuesday, according to a Ministry of Health spokesman. Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Ali told a regular press
Read MoreJanadriyah festival postponed until 1Q of 2021
The Saudi Culture Ministry has postponed the Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival until the first quarter of 2021 as a precaution against the coronavirus. The popular cultural event was earlier scheduled for November 2020. The
Read MoreDjibouti president to give keynote address at virtual launch of Arab News en Français
In an online ceremony linking Riyadh and Paris on France’s National Day, the Middle East’s leading English-language newspaper tonight launches Arab News en Français, its third overseas edition. The virtual launch of the Arab News
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