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First stage of resumed services allow pilgrims three hours to perform Umrah
MAKKAH: Each pilgrim will be given three hours to perform Umrah, starting and ending in the triage areas around Makkah, during the first stage of the resumption of Umrah services. The first stage is scheduled to start on Oct. 4 and will be
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Hi-tech warehouse opens in Saudi Arabia to serve health sector
JEDDAH: The Public Investment Fund’s National Unified Procurement Co. (NUPCO) has opened a new automated warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City that provides comprehensive distribution and storage for the state health sector. This is part
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Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official
MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s new Umrah app will create a competitive business environment that will improve pilgrim services and enrich the pilgrim experience, according to a senior ministry official. I’tamarna is aimed at enforcing health
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Study reveals psychological toll of COVID-19 on Saudis
RIYADH: Research conducted in Saudi Arabia on the psychological effects of the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shows
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Top Saudi showjumpers set to raise bar for 90th National Day celebrations
JEDDAH: More than 50 Saudi riders and 100 horses from throughout the Kingdom will on Wednesday take part in a showjumping championship to mark the
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Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary
Read MoreIthra marks National Day with exhibitions, competitions and performances
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day with exhibitions, a scavenger hunt, a fine dining pop-up, and artistic performances. The center started its National Day celebrations on
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reports 27 COVID-19 deaths, 492 new cases
Saudi Arabia recorded 27 new coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing the total to 4,512 since the pandemic emerged. The Ministry of Health said the number of cases in the Kingdom now stands at 330,246, after 492 new cases were confirmed in the
Read MoreUmrah pilgrimage to be restored in phases
The suspension of Umrah in Saudi Arabia, which was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will be lifted in phases, Saudi authorities announced on Monday. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten said that while public health
Read MoreSaudi health authorities ready to join trials of COVID-19 vaccines
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) in Saudi Arabia is preparing to take part in advanced trials of one or two COVID-19 vaccines. About 40 potential vaccines are being tested on humans, nine of which are at the advanced
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