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Saudi consumers welcome decision by various companies to bear VAT burden
Saudi companies are promoting discounts on products in a bid to reduce financial pressure on customers following Saudi Arabia’s decision to triple the value added tax (VAT) from 5 to 15 percent, starting July 1. The Kingdom announced the move
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Hospital named in honor of Saudi nurse who lost her life to COVID-19
A new COVID-19 field hospital in Madinah has been named in honor of Saudi nurse Nujood Al-Khaibari. She died in June after contracting the novel coronavirus while working at a medical center in the city on the front line of the battle against the
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Muslim World League delivers COVID-19 medical aid to Pakistan
The Muslim World League (MWL) delivered a package of medical supplies and materials to the Pakistani government to aid in its fight against COVID-19. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki and a number of officials attended the
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High-tech social distancing project at Riyadh airport
Riyadh Airports Co. (RAC) has launched an “interactive analysis” project to monitor social distancing at King Khalid International
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Saudi Arabia submits Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri as candidate to head WTO
Saudi Arabia submitted royal court advisor Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri as a candidate to head the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday, Saudi Press
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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
Read MorePregnant 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
Read MoreMakkah 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
Read MoreSaudi 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 sectors. The cases involved fraud, bribery, and financial and professional corruption. A Nazaha official said
Read MoreSaudi 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 Development, and the Sustainable Development Goals. The online forum taking place from July 7 to 17
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