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Businesses in Saudi Arabia face repercussions for ignoring COVID-19 regulations
JEDDAH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has referred five establishments under its supervision to the Ministry of Interior due to their failure to adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures. The FDA announced that violations were detected
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DiplomaticQuarter: EU envoy visits Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology in Riyadh
RIYADH: Patrick Simonnet, head of the EU delegation Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, recently visited the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, known as Etidal. During the visit, the EU envoy and his accompanying delegation were briefed on
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Saudi Arabia and World Bank to bring AI to developing nations
Saudi Arabia and the World Bank announced on Wednesday a collaboration to make the world a better place with artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership was announced at the Global AI Summit in Riyadh and aims to develop AI with economic leaders
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Saudi King praises role of women at W20 summit
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has praised the exceptional role played by women during the coronavirus pandemic. In a speech
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Philippines reports 1,509 new coronavirus cases, 60 more deaths
MANILA: The Philippine health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,509 new coronavirus infections, its lowest daily increase in cases in more than six
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More than 125k perform Umrah during first phase
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that more than 125,000 people had performed Umrah in the first phase of its return,
Read MoreLeading figures to talk world’s future at Saudi forum
Renowned speakers will discuss the world’s future on Nov. 8 and 9 at the International Conference on Giftedness and Creativity. The event is organized by the King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity
Read MoreSaudi Arabia first in Arab world for issuing scientific papers on virus
Saudi Arabia was ranked first in the Arab world for issuing scientific papers on the coronavirus, the government heard on Tuesday. King Salman chaired a virtual session of the cabinet which reviewed various aspects related to the fight against the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia appoints second female ambassador
Saudi Arabia has appointed Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi as the ambassador to Norway – making her the Kingdom’s second female ambassador, state news agency SPA reported. Princess Reema Bint Bandar was Saudi Arabia’s first woman to hold
Read MoreTaiwan says won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ diplomats
TAIPEI: Taiwan will not be intimidated by China’s “hooligan” officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had tried to charge into a
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