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Saudi Govt agencies implement new directives to combat COVID-19
JEDDAH: Government agencies are taking steps in line with directives issued by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to effectively combat the coronavirus outbreak and mitigate its impact on the country. The Saudi Data and Artificial
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Saudi Arabia affirms commitment to Non-Aligned Movement coronavirus goals
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has affirmed its commitment to the goals and principles of the Non-Aligned Movement, and in particular the need for a global united front in the battle against COVID-19. Speaking during the movement’s virtual summit on
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Over 500 Saudis file online marriage contracts amid COVID-19 lockdown
RIYADH: The Najiz portal of the Saudi Ministry of Justice, offering online marriage contracts, has attracted couples in Riyadh eager to tie the knot amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown. The ministry revealed on Monday that 542 online
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Saudi Arabia announces seven new COVID-19 deaths
RIYADH: The Saudi Health Ministry announced on Monday seven new deaths from COVID-19 in Makkah and Jeddah, raising the total death toll for the
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Saudi Arabia announces 8 new COVID-19 deaths
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced on Sunday eight deaths from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 1,552 new cases. Of the new cases,
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Saudi Arabia leads advance clinical studies for virus treatment
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has been conducting advanced clinical studies at hospitals across the
Read MoreNajran region traders reminded against price manipulation
Najran Gov. Prince Jalawi bin Abdul Aziz bin Musaed has called for the maximum punishment of malls and shops not committed to coronavirus precautionary measures, as well as those involved in price manipulation, especially of goods related
Read MoreSaudi G20 Presidency to lead virus campaign to collect $8bn
Saudi Arabia is joining forces with global partners to kickstart the Coronavirus Global Response campaign to raise funds to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The campaign, launched by the Saudi G20 Presidency on May 4, is an
Read MoreSaudi medical study launched to test the effectiveness of plasma in treating COVID-19
A number of Saudi health and research centers have launched a study to test therapeutic options to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by using plasma from recovered patients. The study aims to test the effectiveness of plasma in treating
Read MoreSaudi Ministry approves labor guidance for private sector
The Saudi Ministry of Labour and Social Development has issued guidance on relations between workers and private business owners during the coronavirus pandemic. It allows private businesses to reduce working hours and cut
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