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DiplomaticQuarter: Bangladesh ambassador to Saudi Arabia hails frontline doctors as heroes
Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Golam Moshi on Tuesday paid tribute to the frontline doctors who sacrificed their lives in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Offering condolences to family members of the doctors
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WHO welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to limit Hajj 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to greatly limit the number of Hajj pilgrims this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Kingdom said just 1,000 people, who are already living in Saudi
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Chinese language program launched at Saudi university
Students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) will be able to take advantage of a new program teaching business Chinese. PNU signed a contract — virtually — with Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) on
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Saudi resort’s ‘mirage’ airport is no illusion
Amaala, the luxury tourist destination on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast, has unveiled plans for an international airport with a design
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‘Saudi Summer’ plan aims to kick-start Kingdom’s tourism industry
In an effort to kick-start tourist activity as the Kingdom begins to emerge from the coronavirus lockdown, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism is launching
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Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims to 1,000
Hajj pilgrim numbers could be limited to less or more than 1,000 to protect public health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Saudi
Read MoreSaudi Ports Authority launches fourth shipping line in 2020
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) on Monday announced the launch of the first direct shipping line connection UAE’s Jebel Ali Port with Egypt’s Sokhna Port through Jeddah Islamic Port. The project has been carried out in partnership
Read MoreKing Salman promotes, appoints 22 judges
King Salman issued a royal decree on Tuesday to promote and appoint 22 judges to the Board of Grievances. The promotions and appointments covered various levels of the judiciary. The head of the Board of Grievances and chairman of the
Read MoreGovernor of Saudi Arabia's Qassim province launches anti-smoking program
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Tuesday launched an anti-smoking program and reviewed details about the project. Members of the anti-smoking association and other officials were also present at the launch of the project costing SR4
Read MoreWorld community, Muslim organizations welcome strict Saudi limit on Hajj pilgrims
The international community and Muslim organizations have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow only a “very limited” number of pilgrims to perform Hajj this year due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
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