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We feel your pain: Saudi Arabia’s support for devastated Beirut
There has been a global outpouring of sympathy and support for the people of Lebanon since the devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. In Saudi Arabia, the shock and sense of loss has been particularly great, given the historic ties between the
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Saudi king orders urgent humanitarian assistance for Lebanon
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the government, on the orders of King Salman, will urgently send humanitarian aid to Lebanon to help the authorities there deal with the aftermath of the massive explosion that ripped
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Plans begin for Aug. 30 Saudi ‘back to school day’ after virus
Saudi parents, children, teachers and education chiefs began preparations in earnest on Wednesday for the new post-coronavirus school year to begin on Aug. 30. Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh held a virtual meeting with
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Saudi customs train dogs to sniff out infected air travelers
Saudi Customs officials are taking the lead in identifying air travelers harboring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) — by using
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UNESCO extends Saudi scientist’s goodwill ambassador role for another 2 years
Saudi medical scientist Dr. Hayat Sindi’s prestige role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador has been extended for another two years by the
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries express solidarity with Lebanon over Beirut explosion
Saudi Arabia said it was “following with great concern the repercussions of the explosion that occurred” in Lebanon after two massive
Read MoreGovernor accepts honorary presidency of Madinah’s Down Syndrome Association
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has accepted the honorary presidency of Madinah’s Down Syndrome Association, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The chairman of the association, Abdulmohsen bin Naif bin Hamid, along with the
Read MoreSaudi fund approves $90m agricultural loans
The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) has approved more than SR337 million ($90 million) in financial loans, facilities and credit guarantees to support the Kingdom’s agricultural sector. Munir Al-Sahli, deputy chairman and director
Read MoreBusinesswomen showcase products at Saudi festival
Enterprising businesswomen were given a platform to showcase their products during a popular Saudi dates festival. Organized by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the municipality of Unaizah, the event allocated space
Read MorePilgrims to quarantine for 14 days after Hajj
Pilgrims who took part in this year’s Hajj must continue wearing electronic tags so authorities can track their 14-day quarantine once they return home. The bracelet is designed to monitor pilgrims’ adherence to quarantine, as well as
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