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Wedding gown of UK's Princess Beatrice goes on show
England: The gown worn by Britain's Princess Beatrice at her scaled down wedding two months ago goes on display to the public on Thursday at Windsor Castle where her "secret" marriage took place. Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth's
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Hi-tech warehouse opens in Saudi Arabia to serve health sector
JEDDAH: The Public Investment Fund’s National Unified Procurement Co. (NUPCO) has opened a new automated warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City that provides comprehensive distribution and storage for the state health sector. This is part
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Czech Republic reports 2,309 new coronavirus cases in slight dip
PRAGUE: The Czech Republic recorded 2,309 new infections in its third highest daily rise since the coronavirus pandemic began, but the figure was down slightly from 2,392 the previous day, health ministry data showed on Thursday. In the past two
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Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official
MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s new Umrah app will create a competitive business environment that will improve pilgrim services and enrich the pilgrim
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Study reveals psychological toll of COVID-19 on Saudis
RIYADH: Research conducted in Saudi Arabia on the psychological effects of the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shows
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India’s coronavirus infections surge again after dip
NEW DELHI: India’s coronavirus infections surged again on Wednesday, a day after falling to their lowest figure in almost a month. In the
Read MorePrince Khalid says Saudi Arabia’s 90th national day renews pride
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and the people of the Kingdom on National Day. “(National Day) renews pride in our past,”
Read MoreTop Saudi showjumpers set to raise bar for 90th National Day celebrations
JEDDAH: More than 50 Saudi riders and 100 horses from throughout the Kingdom will on Wednesday take part in a showjumping championship to mark the country’s 90th National Day. The event has been organized by Al-Mutabagani Equestrian Center,
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions. The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the
Read MoreIthra marks National Day with exhibitions, competitions and performances
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day with exhibitions, a scavenger hunt, a fine dining pop-up, and artistic performances. The center started its National Day celebrations on
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