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Network of healthcare providers in KSA’s central region wins Qassim gov’s thumbs up
BURAYDAH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal honored Dr. Sultan Al-Shaya, CEO of the Health Cluster in Qassim, on Sunday for his exemplary performance. The Health Cluster in Qassim has been ranked first for its performance in the Kingdom. The
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More than 178,000 receive vaccines across Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: The Saudi Health Ministry has said that its vaccination campaign is key to achieving herd immunity after it revealed that more than 178,000 of the Kingdom’s residents have received a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jab. “We aim
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Saudi Arabia fines over 300 businesses for not adhering to anti-COVID-19 measures
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has fined more than 300 businesses since the start of the year for breaking rules aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. Most of the fines were for failure to enforce social distancing rules and a lack of face masks, the
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Saudi culture minister lauds Cabinet approval of Cultural Development Fund
RIYADH: Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed his thanks and appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin
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‘Digital ID’ service launched for Saudi citizens
RIYADH: The Saudi authorities have launched the digital versions of the national identity cards of Saudi citizens. The Interior Ministry,
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Al-Baha governor launches housing project for Saudi citizens
Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday handed over 100 housing units worth SR50 million ($13.3 million) to the King Abdullah
Read MoreThousands flock to vaccination centers in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Thousands of people have been flocking to vaccination centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province to receive vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Saudi Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. Similar dedicated
Read MoreCybercriminals target Saudis with vaccine data fraud
RIYADH: A series of phishing messages about the newly released coronavirus vaccine has cybersecurity experts cautioning Saudi citizens to take increased care when it comes to their private data. The messages, which appear to come from official
Read MoreSaudi foreign minister in discussions with Omani, Kuwaiti counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed relations between the Kingdom and the two gulf nations with the Omani and Kuwaiti foreign ministers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. In phone calls, Prince
Read MoreRelief for stranded travelers as Saudi Arabia reopens airspace
RIYADH: The news that Saudi Arabia has reopened sea, land and air routes on Sunday came as a huge relief to Saudi and expat travelers stranded abroad. The ban had been imposed in the wake of reports about a variant strain of the coronavirus in
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