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Afghanistan mourns after 22 killed in university attack
Stunned students demonstrated outside Kabul University on Tuesday after at least 22 people were killed in a brutal, on-campus attack claimed by Daesh. Holding banners stating: “Stop Killing Us,” the small gathering came as Afghanistan
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Allies must take note of Iran’s belligerence, says Saudi FM
The Saudi foreign minister on Monday appealed to the international community to take note of Iran’s belligerence in the Middle East. Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Iran’s repeated violations of international treaties, its interference
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Pakistani pilgrims feeling ‘blessed’ as they arrive in Makkah for Umrah
Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week for Umrah said they felt blessed to be among the few hundred foreigners performing the holy ritual, following a loosening of travel bans to check the spread of coronavirus. Saudi Arabia closed
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Virus cases set to rise in Saudi Arabia, warn health chiefs
JEDDAH: Saudi health chiefs on Monday warned members of the public to prepare for an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Development Company signs $2bn worth of contracts to date
RIYADH: The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), which is behind the Kingdom’s flagship international tourism project, has signed SR7.5 billion
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Germany launches 4-week partial shutdown to curb virus
A four-week partial shutdown has started in Germany, with restaurants, bars, theaters, cinemas and other leisure facilities closing down until the
Read MoreSaudi Health Ministry launches online healthy marriage service
The Ministry of Health has launched the first phase of the online healthy marriage service in government health facilities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The ministry said that the service aims to automate all test procedures
Read MoreProgram launched to train Saudi students for foreign universities
The Initiatives Center at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Foundation (Misk) has begun registration for the “University Preparation Program.” This aims to boost the skills of high school students and increase
Read MoreSaudi Interior Ministry asks people to report violations of coronavirus measures
JEDDAH: The Saudi Interior Ministry once again urged the Kingdom’s residents to adhere to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures and to report violators, affirming that penalties remain in place. The ministry receives
Read MoreThe Hajjana: heritage of Saudi Arabia’s camel riding border patrol honored
The Hajjana — fearless camel riders who patrolled the Kingdom’s borders — helped pave the way for the establishment of the modern Saudi state. Their story goes back almost 90 years when a Hajjana border patrol was established
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