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4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Aqaba, Jordan
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southern city of Aqaba in Jordan early Sunday, the city's governor Ghassan Al-Kayed said. "No casualties or physical damage were reported, but residents of the city felt the earthquake which took
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OIC 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
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Free 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
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9 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
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US Coronavirus Deaths Hit New Daily High Of 1,480 In 24 Hours: Report
he United States recorded nearly 1,500 deaths from COVID-19 between Thursday and Friday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, the worst
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Saudi medical centers implement delivery services, drive-throughs, to combat COVID-19
With curfews having been imposed on a number of cities across the Kingdom as a method of combating the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Mawid smartphone app offers coronavirus self-assessment
The Saudi Health Ministry has introduced a self-assessment feature on its Mawid smartphone app amid the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), offering a consultation window for the public. The feature includes a list of questions,
Read MoreCurfew imposed in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, Taif and Qatif governorates
A curfew in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, Taif and Qatif will start on Friday 3p.m. until further notice, state news agency SPA reported, citing Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior. An exception will be made to services and activities
Read MoreMuslim World League delivers medical supplies to Pakistan
The regional office of the Muslim World League (MWL) in Islamabad on Wednesday delivered medical supplies to Pakistan’s government to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. The delivery was attended by Pakistani Religious Affairs Minister
Read MoreSaudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Makkah, Madinah in coronavirus clampdown
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior implemented a 24-hour curfew in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah on Thursday to limit the spread of coronavirus, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Under the curfew, which will be enforced until
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