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Arab coalition cleared of rights violations in Yemen
The Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) of the Arab coalition for Yemen has investigated four cases that were reported in the media. It found that the rules of engagement had been followed by the coalition for Yemen in each case. The JIAT
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Pregnant women in Saudi Arabia warned to take special care during pandemic
Pregnant women have been told to take special care in following precautionary measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saudi Ministry of Health has cautioned, as they are thought to be particularly at risk from complications. The
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Makkah governor maps tourism-sector growth for region
Makkah region’s great potential and natural diversity were key factors toward developing a flourishing tourism sector, its governor has claimed. Speaking during a video conference call with Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib, Makkah
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Saudi anti-graft agency probes 105 corruption cases in different sectors
The Saudi Control and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has initiated 105 corruption cases in the health, interior, power, and education
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Saudi Arabia takes part in forum to review sustainable goals
Saudi Arabia is taking part in the High-level Political Forum 2020, UN central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
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Expat businessmen optimistic about life after COVID-19 lockdown
Expat business owners in Saudi Arabia hit by loss of sales during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown period have expressed hope for the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia conducts 60k PCR tests daily in fight against COVID-19
Saudi health authorities are conducting 60,000 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests daily in a bid to check the spread of COVID-19, Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly said at a press briefing on Tuesday. So far, over 2
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s overall coronavirus deaths surpass 2000
Saudi Arabia’s overall coronavirus deaths passed 2,000 on Tuesday as another 49 patients died due to the deadly virus on Tuesday. The Kingdom’s death toll now stands at 2,017. According to the Ministry of Health, as many as
Read MoreOutgoing Indian diplomat praises remarkable turnaround in Saudi-India ties
An outgoing Indian diplomat on Monday praised the strengthening ties between his country and Saudi Arabia as he ended a four-year stint as India’s consul general in Jeddah. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh said he was fortunate to have witnessed
Read MoreOver 750k took domestic flights in 1 month: Saudi aviation authority
A total of 756,644 passengers took 9,558 domestic flights in Saudi Arabia between May 31 and June 30, an official with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) told Arab News. GACA has resumed domestic flights gradually with the aim of
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