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Volunteers share their experiences in the fight against COVID-19
While doctors, nurses, and other essential health-care workers are rightly lauded for their work on the front line of the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, the contribution of thousands of Saudi volunteers will not be forgotten
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Saudis mourn loss of courageous nurse to COVID-19
A Saudi nurse in the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic died on Tuesday after contracting the virus while working with patients. Nujood Al-Khaibari, who worked at Ohud Hospital in Madinah, had tested positive for COVID-19
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Saudi Arabia reopens mosques except those in Makkah and Jeddah
Mosques in Saudi Arabia, except those in Makkah and Jeddah, will reopen 40 minutes before the call for Friday prayer starting Friday June 12, state news agency SPA reported citing the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. The Ministry of
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 3,733 new coronavirus cases, 38 deaths
Saudi Arabia reported 3,733 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 116,021, the Ministry of Health
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G20 holds infratech meeting under Saudi presidency
A G20 taskforce on Wednesday held a virtual meeting under the international forum’s Saudi 2020 presidency to discuss infrastructure
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Work forges ahead on Saudi megaproject despite pandemic
Work on Saudi Arabia’s epic Qiddiya entertainment megaproject has been forging ahead despite a global economic slowdown caused by the
Read MoreSaudi government messages expats in mother tongues over COVID-19 rules violation
Saudi authorities have launched a major awareness campaign among the Kingdom’s expat community using a range of languages to spell out the dangers and legal consequences of ignoring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf reopens 77 additional mosques for Friday prayer
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf will reopen an additional 77 mosques to help maintain social distancing between worshipers, Saudi state news agency SPA reported. This brings the number of reopened mosques in this region to 175. Head of Islamic
Read MoreSee the wonders of AlUla from the comfort of your couch
With travel temporarily halted due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual tours have become the safest form of travel, all from the comfort of one’s home. With a plethora of sites to visit, virtually, AlUla is one site
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reports 3,717 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia reported 3,717 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 112,288, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesdy (June 10). Meanwhile, the ministry reported 1,615 recoveries today,
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