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First Hajj 2020 daily round-up focuses on health precautions
Saudi authorities are taking all possible precautions to ensure that Hajj is as safe for pilgrims as possible in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Ministry of Health spokesman Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Ali said on Wednesday. “All the necessary
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Saudi Visual Arts Authority gets board of directors
The Culture Ministry announced on Monday the formation of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Authority. Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is the chairman of the board while Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed
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Amer Al-Hamoud, Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board member
Amer Al-Hamoud was recently appointed a member of Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board of directors. The Film Authority will be responsible for developing the industry by creating and proposing strategies for the sector. Al-Hamoud has been
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The journey begins: 1,000 pilgrims arrive in Mina for first day of Hajj
About 1,000 pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. The Day of Tarwiyah
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VOX Cinemas opens its first-ever theater in Tabuk
VOX Cinemas has opened its first-ever movie theater in Tabuk as part of plans to expand its footprint to new cities throughout Saudi Arabia. The
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Grand Mosque ready to receive Hajj pilgrims
Health and safety measures have been put in place in readiness for the Grand Mosque in Makkah to receive pilgrims on Tarwiyah, the eighth day of
Read MorePopular Saudi TV doctor admitted to hospital with COVID-19
Saudi Dr. Nezar Bahabri, best known for his consultations and advice on TV and social media channels, has been admitted to hospital after contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The internal medicine consultant, who specializes in
Read MoreDecision to scale down Hajj wins support among Muslims
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great disappointment for many people. Among them are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who, after saving
Read MoreMakkah’s Grand Mosque ready to safely receive Hajj pilgrims
Final health and safety preparations have been made to receive Hajj pilgrims in Makkah in line with precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mobile clinics, single-use Zamzam water bottles,
Read MoreSaudis rely on memories amid Hajj disappointment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great disappointment for many people. Among them are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who, after saving and planning for
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