Breaking News
Saudi
Saudi employers given green light to cut wages, hours
Saudi private-sector employers whose businesses have been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic have been told they can cut their employees’ wages and working hours. But they may do so only with the employees’ consent, and the reduced
Read More
KSA steps up efforts to repatriate Saudi citizens
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is working in cooperation with all relevant government agencies to arrange for the return of Saudi citizens currently trapped abroad as a result of security measures imposed due to the outbreak of the
Read More
World leaders call for courage as virus death toll nears 70,000
World leaders urged people on Sunday to show courage and strength in fighting the coronavirus pandemic as the global death toll approached 70,000 from more than 1.25 million cases of infection. Pope Francis described the outbreak as a tragedy,
Read More
Saudi food authority uses artificial intelligence to facilitate medical attention
The ideal way to receive medical advice during the current health crisis is through digital means, a recommendation emphasized by Saudi authorities
Read More
Oil falls after Saudi Arabia, Russia delay meeting
Oil costs plunged on Monday after talks between Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut yield were delayed, while a log jam in coronavirus passings and cases
Read More
Saudi Arabia records 61 new cases of coronavirus, total to 2463
Saudi Arabia recorded 61 new coronavirus cases on Monday, getting the all out number of cases the Kingdom to 2,463, as per information on the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia delays May crude prices until after OPEC+ meeting
Saudi Aramco will delay the release of its crude official selling prices (OSP) for May until April 10 to wait for the outcome of a meeting between OPEC and its allies regarding possible output cuts, a senior Saudi source familiar with the matter
Read MoreOIC Health Ministers to Hold Emergency Virtual Meeting on Combating Coronavirus
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Coordination with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Chair of the Seventh Islamic Health Ministers Conference,, will organize an emergency video conference meeting of the OIC steering ministerial
Read MoreFree three-month extension of resident ID cards for expats in Saudi Arabia
The resident identity cards of expatriates in Saudi Arabia will be automatically extended for three months at no extra charge, the General Directorate of Passports has announced. It applies to private-sector workers whose cards expired on or
Read More9 billion riyals for employees affected by coronavirus repercussions
King Salman issued a royal decree ordering the allocation of SR9 billion ($2.4 billion) to compensate citizens working in facilities affected by repercussions of the pandemic. The royal decree exempts Saudis working in the affected private sector
Read More