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Russia Says Saudi Arabia Will Test Controversial Virus Vaccine
Russia has reached an agreement in principle to conduct clinical trials of its controversial coronavirus vaccine in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the head of its sovereign wealth fund. The Russians are working with a
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Saudi Arabia working on coronavirus vaccine with Chinese company
The third phase of a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial is to be carried out on at least 5,000 volunteers in Saudi Arabia after clearing mid-stage tests. In an effort to expedite vaccines against coronavirus, the Ministry of Health announced its
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At Riyadh conference this month, experts to draw up road map for fighting pandemics
Senior health officials and experts from around the world are to attend a Riyadh conference aimed at drawing up a road map for fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and any future pandemics. Saudi Arabia will host the Riyadh Global Digital
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,402 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths
Saudi Arabia today reported 1,402 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 284,226, the Ministry of
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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
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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
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 MorePopular Saudi TV doctor admitted to hospital with COVID-19
Saudi Dr. Nezar Bahabri, best known for his consultations and advice on TV and social media channels, has been admitted to hospital after contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The internal medicine consultant, who specializes in
Read MoreCOVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,993 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia has announced 1,993 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infected people in the Kingdom to 268,934. Twenty-seven people have died due to complications caused by COVID-19, pushing the fatality tally to 2,760, the
Read MoreTrump calls Mohammed bin Salman to ask about Saudi King's health
US President Donald Trump called Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday to inquire about the king’s health. During the phone conversation, Trump was reassured of the health of King Salman and wished him a
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