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Resumption of international flights draws mixed expat reaction
RIYADH: The decision to allow international travel to and from the Kingdom has evoked mixed reactions in the expatriate community. The decision by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior to allow expatriates who have exit and entry visas as
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Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes kill at least 16, undermine regional stability
At least 16 military and several civilians were killed on Sunday in the heaviest clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan since 2016, reigniting concern about stability in the South Caucasus, a corridor for pipelines carrying oil and gas to world
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2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held virtually on Nov. 21 – 22
RIYADH: The 2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held virtually on November 21 – 22 and will be chaired by the Saudi Arabia's King Salman, the G20 presidency said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Umrah plan to ensure flow of pilgrims
JEDDAH: As the Kingdom begins to reopen for business, many Saudis and expatriates have found the gradual resumption of Umrah a welcome sign, but
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Saudi Arabia gives rental relief to municipal space investors
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have approved a plan to exempt investors in municipal spaces about 25 percent of rental fees, state
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Saudi Arabia elected to preside over IAEA committee
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has been elected instead of Iran to head the main committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference
Read MoreGuinness World Records has great expectations for Saudi titles milestone
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s penchant for breaking world records looks set to see the Kingdom smash through the 100 titles mark in the not-too-distant future, officials have predicted. Guinness World Records (GWR), which lists incredible human
Read MoreFew COVID-19 violations in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, municipality finds
DAMMAM: The Eastern Province municipality has carried out almost 400 inspections to ensure that commercial establishments in the province are adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures, according to a report issued on Thursday. Only four of
Read MoreFirst stage of resumed services allow pilgrims three hours to perform Umrah
MAKKAH: Each pilgrim will be given three hours to perform Umrah, starting and ending in the triage areas around Makkah, during the first stage of the resumption of Umrah services. The first stage is scheduled to start on Oct. 4 and will be
Read MoreHi-tech warehouse opens in Saudi Arabia to serve health sector
JEDDAH: The Public Investment Fund’s National Unified Procurement Co. (NUPCO) has opened a new automated warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City that provides comprehensive distribution and storage for the state health sector. This is part
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