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Plans begin for Aug. 30 Saudi ‘back to school day’ after virus
Saudi parents, children, teachers and education chiefs began preparations in earnest on Wednesday for the new post-coronavirus school year to begin on Aug. 30. Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh held a virtual meeting with
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Saudi customs train dogs to sniff out infected air travelers
Saudi Customs officials are taking the lead in identifying air travelers harboring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) — by using specially trained sniffer dogs. The canine virus detectors are being drafted in at airports throughout
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UNESCO extends Saudi scientist’s goodwill ambassador role for another 2 years
Saudi medical scientist Dr. Hayat Sindi’s prestige role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador has been extended for another two years by the organization’s director general, Audrey Azoulay. Makkah-born Sindi was given the title in
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries express solidarity with Lebanon over Beirut explosion
Saudi Arabia said it was “following with great concern the repercussions of the explosion that occurred” in Lebanon after two massive
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Governor accepts honorary presidency of Madinah’s Down Syndrome Association
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has accepted the honorary presidency of Madinah’s Down Syndrome Association, the Saudi Press Agency
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Saudi fund approves $90m agricultural loans
The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) has approved more than SR337 million ($90 million) in financial loans, facilities and credit guarantees
Read MoreBusinesswomen showcase products at Saudi festival
Enterprising businesswomen were given a platform to showcase their products during a popular Saudi dates festival. Organized by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the municipality of Unaizah, the event allocated space
Read MorePilgrims to quarantine for 14 days after Hajj
Pilgrims who took part in this year’s Hajj must continue wearing electronic tags so authorities can track their 14-day quarantine once they return home. The bracelet is designed to monitor pilgrims’ adherence to quarantine, as well as
Read MoreSaudi student takes part in international program for COVID-19
For the last few months, high school student Talal Al-Towijri from Alkhobar has been investing his time during the pandemic to work with students from across the globe to make the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) more understandable to the public,
Read MoreSaudi figure skater nurtures Olympic dream
A Saudi teen who picked up ice skating three years ago at a friend’s birthday party is now dreaming of taking part in the Olympic Games. “It all started at my friend’s birthday party three years ago where we ice skated and I
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