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Database gathers 2,000 items of virus-related info for Saudi researchers
More than 2,000 items of information related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have been collated to help Saudi research into the health crisis. The library of data includes study documents, print and online news articles, videos, and
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Number of Absher beneficiaries reaches 17 million
The number of users who benefit from 200 online services through the Kingdom’s electronic platform Absher has reached more than 17 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The online platform allows citizens and expatriates to
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Arab coalition destroys Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia
The Arab coalition on Tuesday morning destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards the southern region of Saudi Arabia. “Joint Coalition Forces have intercepted and destroyed this morning (Tuesday) a bomb-laden UAV
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Khashoggi’s family lawyer says verdict ‘fair and deterrent
Jamal Khashoggi’s family lawyer said on Monday that the verdict issued by a Saudi Arabian court was “fair and deterrent,” Asharq
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Young Saudis help restore and preserve ancient stone castles in Jazan
Forty young Saudis from Al-Dayer governorate in the south of the Kingdom have started restoration and preservation work on historical stone castles
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Saudi Arabia condemns Tunisia terrorist attack
Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack on police officers in Tunisia, local media reported. Police in Tunisia
Read MoreSaudi National Day holiday announced
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the dates for the National Day 2020 holiday. The ministry stated that for public sector employees the vacation will be on Wednesday and Thursday 23-24 September 2020, while
Read MoreFinal curtain falls on sixth Saudi Film Festival
The sixth Saudi Film Festival came to an end on Sunday evening, with the event’s award winners being announced and the Golden Palm winners’ work showcased. Broadcast live on YouTube due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Read MoreArab coalition intercepts Houthi drone launched towards Saudi Arabia
The Arab coalition said on Sunday it intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Saudi Arabia. “The joint coalition forces managed to intercept and destroy a (explosive-laden) drone in Yemeni airspace, which was
Read MoreSaudi Arabia records 80% COVID-19 case drop in 3-month period
Saudia Arabia has had a massive drop in daily COVID-19 cases since its highest recorded count in June, according to a Ministry of Health spokesman. The country reported almost 5,000 confirmed cases on June 16, the most since it began recording
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