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Gulf financial resilience to help ‘difficult’ recovery
DUBAI: The Gulf region is expected to face a difficult recovery from the economic shock of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but general financial resilience can be expected to mitigate the pain for its major economies. That was
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Saudi app fights fake promotions, discounts
RIYADH: A new electronic app will now protect consumers against fake and illegal discount offers and promotions, said a spokesman for the Saudi Commerce Ministry. The app will also let consumers check if sales are still valid and useable. If they
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Ministry makes 14-day gap between two Umrahs mandatory
MAKKAH: Pilgrims must wait 14 days before booking another date for Umrah, while the Eatmarna app will be launched on Android soon, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. “Pilgrims can perform Umrah twice, but must wait 14 days before
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Nawaf to offer condolences
RIYADH: King Salman made a phone call on Tuesday to Kuwait's next emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to offer his sincere
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Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal win
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s first Olympic medal win 20 years ago inspired a generation of athletes and was a catalyst for the development of
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King Salman receives closing statement of the Science Group Summit
On behalf of King Salman, Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Monday received the closing statement of the Science Group Summit (S20) from the
Read MoreMadinah governor reviews vital transport project
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Monday chaired a meeting to review a bus rapid transit (BRT) project for Madinah. He said the project will help create new job opportunities for the people of the region. The project will be
Read MoreResumption of international flights draws mixed expat reaction
RIYADH: The decision to allow international travel to and from the Kingdom has evoked mixed reactions in the expatriate community. The decision by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior to allow expatriates who have exit and entry visas as
Read MoreSaudi photographer reveals unfamiliar tourist sites in the south of the Kingdom
MAKKAH: Hassan Haroobi began taking photographs in 2013, having had a “passion for photography” since his childhood. “I got my first camera in 2013 and the regions which I took photos of reflect the beauty of the southern region
Read MoreOPEC faces a critical moment in its 60-year history
OPEC faces a critical moment in its 60-year history with the coronavirus crushing crude demand and prices, discord among its members, and threats from a world seeking cleaner fuels. Founded on Sept. 14, 1960, OPEC currently comprises 13 members
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