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Women ‘playing key role in the battle against coronavirus pandemic’: Women 20 chair
Women are on the frontline in the battle against the coronavirus, says Dr. Thoraya Obaid, chair of Women 20, an official G20 engagement group. “It is important that G20 leaders explicitly discuss and recognize the role women are
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Saudi FII’s first virtual event ponders lessons of coronavirus pandemic
The lessons that can be learned from the coronavirus crisis, and how they can be used to develop a roadmap for the future, were the main topics of discussion on Thursday during the first virtual event organized by the Future Investment
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Saudi G20 presidency calls for increased contributions to COVID-19 global fight
The Saudi presidency of the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday called for more urgent donations to fund the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop needed vaccines. In a press statement, the G20 presidency urged countries,
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Online shopping in Saudi Arabia jumps 400% during coronavirus pandemic
Online shopping in Saudi Arabia has jumped by 400 percent in the past two months, resulting in 30,000 complaints or reports of shipping delays,
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OIC foreign ministers praise virus response
Organization of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers on Wednesday welcomed the efforts of member states to counter the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi university research team leads global fight against COVID-19
A Saudi university is helping lead the global fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Experts from King Abdullah University of
Read MoreIslamic minister launches online Ramadan lecture series
Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh announced a Ramadan program on Wednesday, which is organized by the ministry’s office in the Northern Borders region. The program will start on the third day
Read MoreHow Saudis are using lockdown to hone their talents
With Saudis under lockdown and confined to their homes for the foreseeable future, many have taken up learning new skills to while away the time. The fact that many of the country’s employees are working from home means they have a
Read MoreSaudi hospital uses robot medic to treat virus patients
A robot medic is being used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in a Saudi hospital. The hi-tech machine, in operation at the King Abdullah Medical Complex in Jeddah, is capable of carrying out tests and making diagnoses on people
Read MoreE-platform for expatriates to fly home from Saudi Arabia
Expatriates who have been issued with an exit/re-entry visa or final exit visa and wish to fly to their home countries can now submit an online application through the Absher platform, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. The
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