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Virtual events need breakthrough to flourish, say Saudi organizers
Saudi organizers face a dilemma as events canceled due to the coronavirus have been shifted to the virtual world. “The industries that were most affected (by COVID-19) are the travel agencies, entertainment and communications,” Obada
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50K benefit from Saudi Monshaat e-learning programs
A total of 50,000 people have benefited from 17 specialized online training courses organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat). The program aims to support budding entreprenuers and owners of SMEs to help
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia announces 39 deaths, 4,507 new cases in highest daily jump
Saudi Arabia announced 39 deaths, and 4,507 new coronavirus cases today. Riyadh registered the highest number of infections, with 1,658 new cases. New recoveries stood at 3,170, and total recoveries at 87,890. The new cases are the
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Bangladesh loses doctors to COVID-19
Dr. Sabrina Arif Chaudhury says working with fear was not something she ever expected as a heart surgeon in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Everything changed in
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Saudi Arabia’s Rejal Al-Teeb festival postponed amid virus fears
The Ministry of Culture has postponed the Rejal Al-Teeb festival, which was scheduled to be held in Rijal Almaa in the south of the Kingdom,
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Saudi interior minister praises efforts of hospitals in fight against COVID-19
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif hailed the efforts of the ministry’s Medical Services Department and the
Read MoreSaudi municipalities intensify efforts to combat virus
Municipalities in Saudi regions have stepped up their environmental campaign to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Jeddah municipality has intensified efforts across 19 sub-municipalities to disinfect and sanitize streets,
Read MoreWork begins on world’s largest cultural and heritage development in Saudi Arabia
While many countries in the world have halted construction work and put projects on hold due to the pandemic, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward with its giga-projects, including the homeland of its forefathers, Diriyah. Construction on
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reports 3,921 new COVID-19 cases
Saudi Arabia reported on Friday 3,921 new coronavirus infections, surpassing the 3,000-mark for seven consecutive days, according to the Ministry of Health. This is the highest ever daily toll since the outbreak of the pandemic, bringing the
Read More6 workers die inside water pipe in Riyadh
Six workers died inside a 400-meter long water pipe under construction on Wednesday at Al-Aziziyah District south Riyadh, said Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense. Riyadh Civil Defense spokesman Lt. Col. Mohammad Al-Hammadi said: “The
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