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SAMA confirms extension of payment deferral program until Q1 2021-end
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced extending the deferred payment program to support the private sector until Q1 2021-end. The move comes as part of SAMA’s efforts to enable the financial sector to play its key role in supporting the
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Saudi Arabia turns to ‘digital health’ amid outbreak
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s health sector has accelerated its digital transformation during the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way for future projects to expand and improve services in the Kingdom. The Kingdom’s health
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Saudi Arabia joins forces with four nations to launch Digital Cooperation Organization
RIYADH, JEDDAH: Senior government officials from five countries have banded together to launch a new global organization with the aim to strengthen cooperation across all innovation-driven areas and accelerate the growth of the digital
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From deserts to ice, new driving adventures await Saudis
JEDDAH: From sand to ice, new driving experiences await Saudi adventure buffs in the icy tundras and thick forests of Finland’s Lapland
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Saudi aid agency continues health projects in Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched a fog-spraying campaign in displacement camps in Yemen’s Aden
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Handwriting is the mirror of one’s personality, says expert as Graphology gains attention in KSA
JEDDAH: Self-assessment is one of the growing trends among young Saudis from analyzing one’s art, body language, to handwriting, among
Read MoreSaudi deputy defense chief receives Yemeni president
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi on Wednesday. Prince Khalid said they discussed the situation in Yemen. The minister also reaffirmed the
Read MoreShara Art Fair brings together Saudi artists
JEDDAH: The Saudi Art Council brought together a wide range of local artists after the months-long lockdown for the 6th Shara Art Fair, which was recently launched in Jeddah at the council’s headquarters. With the global pandemic
Read MoreVirus recoveries climb in Saudi Arabia as new cases hit plateau
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is recording a steady decline in the number of coronavirus cases and recoveries outpacing infections. On Tuesday, the Kingdom recorded 252 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), marking the fifth consecutive day of daily
Read MoreKing Salman says Saudi Arabia is proactive in fighting extremist ideology and terrorism
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said the Kingdom is proactive in taking initiatives aimed at fighting extremist ideology and terrorism. The statement came during a phone call with Charles Michel, the president of the European Council,
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