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More than 87,000 Indians repatriated from Saudi Arabia
More than 87,000 Indian nationals have been repatriated from Saudi Arabia, according to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. Indian Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed said: “As regards to the repatriation of Indians through the Vande Bharat Mission,
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90% of COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia recover as infection rate passes 300,000 mark
Ninety percent of patients in Saudi Arabia so far diagnosed with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had recovered, health officials announced on Tuesday. And the latest batch of 4,526 recoveries represented more than double the number of new
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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
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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
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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
Read MorePlans 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 on Aug. 30. Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh held a virtual meeting with
Read MoreSaudi 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 specially trained sniffer dogs. The canine virus detectors are being drafted in at airports throughout
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
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