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Makkah’s Grand Mosque ready to safely receive Hajj pilgrims
Final health and safety preparations have been made to receive Hajj pilgrims in Makkah in line with precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mobile clinics, single-use Zamzam water bottles,
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Saudis rely on memories amid Hajj disappointment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great disappointment for many people. Among them are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who, after saving and planning for
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,993 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia has announced 1,993 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infected people in the Kingdom to 268,934. Twenty-seven people have died due to complications caused by COVID-19, pushing the fatality tally to 2,760, the
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Fire hits building under construction in northern Saudi Arabia
Fire hit the top portion of a tower building under construction in the northern city of Sakaka on Sunday, the Civil Defense Directorate
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New board to develop Saudi film industry
A newly appointed board of directors at Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority will help develop the Kingdom’s film industry. The Saudi Ministry
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Saudi medical cadres prepare for Hajj
Field hospitals, medical staff and clinics are set up and ready at the holy sites ahead of the 2020 Hajj pilgrimage. The Ministry of Health’s
Read MoreMakkah Municipality ready for Hajj season
Makkah Municipality announced the readiness of its operational plan for this year’s Hajj in line with precautionary measures to protect pilgrims from contracting COVID-19. The municipality has recruited over 18,490 workers to implement its
Read MoreTrump calls Mohammed bin Salman to ask about Saudi King's health
US President Donald Trump called Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday to inquire about the king’s health. During the phone conversation, Trump was reassured of the health of King Salman and wished him a
Read MoreSaudis celebrating Eid urged to maintain safety measures
Saudi health officials on Thursday urged Muslims celebrating Eid Al-Adha not to drop their guard in sticking to safety measures aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Ministry of Health stressed the need for
Read MoreSaudi citizens allowed to enter Kingdom by land from UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait
Saudi citizens, their immediate family members and their domestic staff are now able to enter the Kingdom by land from Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE without obtaining prior authorization. Land borders with those three countries reopened on
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