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Program to help Saudis make saving smartly
RIYADH: The Social Development Bank (SDB) on Sunday signed an agreement with two Saudi banks to provide saving products to the Zoud Savings subscribers. Zoud Savings seeks to promote the culture of saving money and help people manage funds in a
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Temperatures of 4 million people recorded at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
MAKKAH: Since the resumption of Umrah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has monitored temperatures of around 4 million people through thermal cameras. A total of 25 cameras have been installed at entrances of the Grand
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Saudi Arabia declares victory over coronavirus
JEDDAH: Saudi health officials declared victory over the coronavirus on Sunday and said COVID-19 was under control. The Kingdom recorded only 139 new cases of infection, the first time the figure has been under 150 since the pandemic began to
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Housing boost for more than 300,000 Saudi families
RIYADH: More than 300,000 Saudi families have so far benefited from the Ministry of Housing’s Sakani program, according to the ministry. The
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Riyadh health department sets new standards
RIYADH: The General Directorate of Health Affairs in Riyadh has met strict international standards requirements for its implementation of a quality
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KSrelief launches project to distribute 300 tons of dates to the people in Somalia
JEDDAH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a project to distribute 300 tons of dates to the people in
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s caves reveal hidden treasures
MAKKAH: They are among the region’s most striking natural wonders, formed over millions of years by ancient rivers — and still home to mysterious secrets. Now Saudi Arabia’s caves, sinkholes and caverns are becoming hidden gems
Read MoreSaudi education ministry launches new portal with added features
RIYADH: Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Sheikh on Tuesday launched an improved version of the ministry’s education portal. It features diverse services and options for all visitors including people with disabilities. The portal includes the
Read MorePrincess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University jumps 59 places in global rankings
RIYADH: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) has jumped 59 places as compared to last year to rank 79 globally in the internally recognized UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. The university ranked second at the local level in
Read MoreNumber of active coronavirus cases falls to 3,777 in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: All of Saudi Arabia’s 13 regions reported fewer than 50 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, as the number of new infections continues to fall across the country. The figures, announced on Monday, revealed 209
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