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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, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Investment. Abdulrahman Al-Hussein, the ministry’s
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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. The effects of the outbreak on health care, security and financial stability were also discussed
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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
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Islamic 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
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How 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
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
Read MoreSaudis fight misinformation related to coronavirus disease
Saudi health officials fighting against false stories regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have warned citizens against the rising “misinfordemic” (misinformation related to COVID-19). Several Saudi authorities have warned
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s active mass testing contains virus spread
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health is widely using coronavirus disease (COVID-19) active screening to contain the spread of the virus, as the number of infections reached 11,631 cases on Tuesday. The screening aims for early detection
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