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Ozone technology used to sterilize holy sites in Makkah during COVID-19 outbreak
The General Presidency for the Affairs of Two Holy Mosques has announced that it is using ozone technology to sterilize the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in Makkah as part of its ongoing precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The
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Saudi research grants target COVID-19 pandemic
Almost 40 research grants have been awarded under a funding initiative by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in support of global and local efforts to counter the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative aims to invest in the
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Saudi Arabia repatriates 296 stranded Filipinos
Saudi Arabia has repatriated 296 Filipino passengers to Manila as part of the Kingdom’s initiative to return residents and tourists back to their countries due to coronavirus, state news agency SPA reported. Residents availed of the Awda
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Saudi Arabia eases Qatif lockdown
Saudi Arabia will allow entry to and exit from the Qatif governorate, state news agency SPA reported, citing the Ministry of Interior. The Kingdom
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Telemedicine on the rise in Saudi Arabia amid pandemic
In response to the elevated risk level from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, various hospitals in Saudi Arabia have accelerated
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Saudi cabinet urges southern Yemeni separatists to reverse self-rule decision
The Saudi cabinet on Tuesday called for the situation in Yemen to return to the way it was before separatists seized control in the interim capital
Read MoreSaudia denies June flight resumption rumors
Saudi Airlines has denied that flights will resume in early June, despite the website showing domestic flights available for booking. The airline said that it was awaiting official clearance from the authorities to restart air
Read MoreSaudi envoy to UN meets Asia-Pacific Group ambassadors virtually
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, on Monday took part in the monthly meeting of Asia-Pacific Group (APG) ambassadors to the UN. The meeting, chaired by the Bahraini permanent representative to the UN,
Read MoreNew Saudi study to map genetic links to COVID-19
A new initiative to study and identify genetic factors that cause symptoms of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Saudis has been launched as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to tackle the pandemic. King Abdul Aziz City for Science and
Read MoreMadinah governor approves welfare measures for migrant workers
Madinah Govenor Prince Faisal bin Salman approved measures to deal with illegal and cramped housing sites in residential neighborhoods inhabited by 17,000 migrant workers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He chaired a meeting of the
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