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Organization of Islamic Cooperation holds virtual symposium on COVID-19
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic threatens everyone — regardless of location, color, ethnicity, or beliefs — the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, said on
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Saudi Arabia announces 4 deaths, 518 new cases of coronavirus
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry announced 518 new cases of coronavirus and four deaths from the illness on Thursday. Of the new cases, 195 were recorded in Jeddah, 91 in Madinah, 84 in Riyadh, 58 in Makkah and 38 in Dammam. The health
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Saudi Arabia pledges $500 million to combat coronavirus
Saudi Arabia, which currently holds the G20 presidency, has pledged $500 million to support global efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday. The Kingdom will allocate $150 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and
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Deal signed to help needy families in KSA's Northern Borders Region
Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, governor of the Northern Borders Region, on Thursday witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement to
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Saudi Commerce Ministry to apply SR1 million fines for price manipulation
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment announced on Thursday a fine of up to SR1 million ($266,119) for traders attempting commercial
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DiplomaticQuarter: Envoy outlines plans to support Indian community during COVID-19 lockdown
India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Ausaf Sayeed held a virtual press conference on Wednesday with Indian journalists based in Saudi Arabia
Read MoreSaudi Arabia allocates SR50 billion for private sector support
Saudi Arabia has allocated SR50 billion to support the private sector as part of its package of initiatives approved by King Salman on Wednesday aimed at mitigating economic repercussions from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The package
Read More97 Pakistani, Bangladeshi pilgrims leave Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah supervised the departure of 163 Pakistani and 34 Bangladeshi pilgrims from King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah to Lahore and Dhaka on Wednesday. The relevant authorities, headed by the ministry,
Read MoreSaudi Arabia ‘acted, not reacted’ to COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Reem bint Mansour Al-Saud
Saudi Arabia handled the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic from the get-go, taking timely and cautious measures to ensure the safety of citizens, residents and illegal migrants alike. “Saudi Arabia acted, not reacted, to the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s aid agency continues humanitarian work in Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) on Tuesday distributed 2,450 cartons of dates in different parts of Yemen’s Aden governorate. Earlier, the center in cooperation with Al-Khair Coalition for Humanitarian Relief,
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