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Saudis 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
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Saudi 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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First regional grain terminal to be built in Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Commercial Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) signed an agreement to build a 313,000-square-meter grain terminal in Yanbu Commercial Port capable of handling 5 million tons of produce a
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia announces 2,238 new coronavirus cases, 34 deaths
Saudi Arabia has reported 2,238 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infected people in the Kingdom to 260,394. Thirty- four people
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Saudi navy celebrates launch of new vessels
Royal Saudi Navy celebrated the launch of its first Avante 2200 corvette, state news agency SPA reported. The ship – named Al-Jubail –
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Saudi products ready for quality status recognition
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has drawn up a list of products that could be registered as a geographical indication
Read MoreSaudi institution, ACAMS sign deal to fight financial crimes
Saudi Arabia’s Financial Academy on Monday signed an agreement with the US-based Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) to combat financial crimes. Under the deal, ACAMS will develop and host their
Read MoreMakkah Grand Mosque to remain closed during Eid Al-Adha to stop virus spread
The safety of pilgrims had been the top priority in preparing for this year’s Hajj, Saudi security officials said on Tuesday. Announcing the completion of the first stage of planning for the annual religious gathering, the commander
Read MoreSaudi Heritage Authority gets board of directors
The Saudi Ministry of Culture on Tuesday announced the formation of the board of directors of the Heritage Authority to be headed by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan. The three-year membership is renewable provided the board
Read MoreSaudi king, crown prince congratulate Kuwait Emir on successful surgery
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has congratulated the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah on successfully undergoing surgery. The king said Saudi Arabia and its people were praying for the emir’s “health and
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