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Outgoing Indian diplomat praises remarkable turnaround in Saudi-India ties
An outgoing Indian diplomat on Monday praised the strengthening ties between his country and Saudi Arabia as he ended a four-year stint as India’s consul general in Jeddah. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh said he was fortunate to have witnessed
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Over 750k took domestic flights in 1 month: Saudi aviation authority
A total of 756,644 passengers took 9,558 domestic flights in Saudi Arabia between May 31 and June 30, an official with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) told Arab News. GACA has resumed domestic flights gradually with the aim of
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20 research papers by aspiring Saudi high school grads OK’d for commercial use
A total of 20 research and science projects were selected to be prepared for commercial use and introduced to the Saudi market as a result of a partnership between leading skill developing and entrepreneurial entities. The Small and Medium
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Saudi Arabia opens world’s largest camel hospital
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Sunday inaugurated the world’s biggest camel hospital in Buraidah. The Salam Veterinary Hospital will
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$800bn plan to turn Riyadh into cultural hub for the Middle East
Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ($800 billion) plan to double the size of Riyadh in the next decade and transform it into an economic,
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Makkah mayor chairs virtual meeting to discuss plans for Hajj season
Makkah Mayor Mohammed Abdullah Al-Quwaihis chaired a virtual meeting on Sunday to discuss plans for this year’s Hajj
Read MoreMore than half-a-million people benefit from Tetamman clinics, Takkad centers in Saudi Arabia
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly revealed on Sunday that more than 500,000 people have visited Tetamman clinics and Takkad (make sure) centers to test for COVID-19. Takkad centers are designated for those who do not have
Read MoreSaudi Arabia issues protocols to ensure safety of pilgrims during Hajj
With coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases still surging throughout the world, Saudi Arabia has limited the number of pilgrims to performing this year’s Hajj and put several protocols in place. The Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and
Read More13 women appointed to Saudi Human Rights Commission
Thirteen women have been appointed to the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) under a royal decree issued by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. The appointments mean half the positions on the commission’s council will be occupied by women
Read MoreNew COVID-19 protocols aimed at spurring commercial activity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a list of COVID-19 precautionary regulations for commercial establishments to follow now that they can resume services. The long list covers a broad range of businesses and entities such as
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