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Saudi Arabia’s recoveries exceed 290K
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced a triple-digit daily increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases for the third day in a row this week, while recoveries exceeded 290,000 on Monday. A total of 951 new cases of
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Saudi project clears 1,257 Houthi mines in one week
The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen dismantled 31 anti-personnel mines, 299 anti-tank mines, 2 explosive devices and 925 unexploded ordnance — totaling 1,257 mines — during the third week of August. A total
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859 inspections to catch violators of COVID-19 measures in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province
Eastern Province municipality has carried out 859 field inspection tours in the region as part of coronavirus precautionary measures. The tours were carried out with the relevant authorities to ensure that preventive and precautionary protocols
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Food startups in spotlight at Jouf festival
Food carts formed a chain of restaurants at the “Tathawaq” (Taste) festival in Al-Nakheel Park in Sakaka. It features 25 food carts run
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Saudi economy and COVID-19: ‘Good can come of evil’
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt the global economy a harsh blow and the Saudi Arabian economy has been no exception, despite its strength. However,
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Saudi rights body welcomes introduction of alternative penalties
The Saudi Human Rights Commission welcomed Thursday’s decision by the attorney general to adopt alternative penalties, including electronic
Read More‘Divorce coach’ podcast aims to end stigma of marriage breakup in Saudi Arabia
Divorce rates in the Kingdom began climbing as soon the lockdown ended and life started returning to normal, the latest report by the Saudi Justice Ministry shows. In June, 4,079 divorce certificates were issued in Saudi Arabia — 30 times
Read MoreSaudi students working remotely at risk from cyberattacks: Experts
Saudi students working remotely were on Wednesday urged to protect their computers from the threat of cyberattacks. Tech experts fear that university students could fall prey to hackers when the new term begins if they fail to follow security
Read MoreMango festival aimed at enhancing trade links between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
A sumptuous range of Pakistani mangoes were featured at a festival held in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah to boost Pakistan’s share of the mango market. The event, organized by the Pakistani consulate in Jeddah, treated guests to various
Read MoreAnother cinema debuts in Saudi Arabia as social and economic reforms continue
The first cinema has been inaugurated in Saudi Arabia’s eastern industrial city of Al Jubail as the kingdom boosts its entertainment industry amid dramatic social and economic reforms. Municipality head of Al Jubail Naif Bin Faisal
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