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Almost 40% of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia recovered
Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry said Wednesday that nearly 40 percent of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country have recovered from the disease. The ministry announced a total of 2,365 new recoveries, bringing the total number to
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Experts say utmost precautions required worldwide to beat pandemic
In the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Saudi Arabia took several measures ranging from total lockdown to partial curfews depending on the situation and the Kingdom also eased restrictions and allowed retail stores to reopen, but
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Saudi Arabia announces 24-hour curfew for Eid Al-Fitr holiday
A 24-hour curfew will be imposed across the Kingdom during the five-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday (May 23 to 27) to check the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. Until then economic
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Zamzam water available via online platform during Ramadan
Zamzam water is being distributed during Ramadan via the Saudi electronic business platform HNAK, said the General Presidency for the Affairs of the
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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra committed to bringing cultures together despite global pandemic
Though the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) remains closed to the public due to the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,
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Saudi Cabinet urges OPEC+ countries to further reduce oil production
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday urged oil-producing nations not only to adhere to agreed cuts to production, but further reduce output to
Read MoreSaudi chefs share Ramadan food favorites, iftar essentials
As Muslims around the world mark the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer, and reflection, they are also celebrating it with cooking, feasting and constant snacking between sunset and sunrise. Arab News asked Saudi chefs to share their
Read MoreBank Muscat supports Fak Kurba to secure release of 220 debtors
Muscat- Bank Muscat has extended support for the second consecutive year to the 'Fak Kurba' initiative launched by the Omani Lawyers Association (OLA). This initiative will help secure the release of citizens who have been jailed for
Read MoreSeven flights to Pakistan from Oman announced
Seven repatriation flights to various cities of Pakistan have been announced starting this week. This information was revealed exclusively to the Times of Oman by HE KK Ahsan Wagan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Sultanate. According to the
Read MoreOman oil prices continue to rise
The price of Omani oil continued its rise, with prices for delivery by next July reaching $31.49 USD on the Dubai Energy Market. A statement issued online by the Oman News Agency (ONA) said: “The official price of Oman oil on the Dubai
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