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‘Made in Saudi’ to boost non-oil exports
The Saudi Export Development Authority will launch a “Made in Saudi” initiative in the first quarter of 2021 to accelerate the industrialization process and transform the Kingdom into “a global industrial
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Study to assess Makkah pilgrims’ commitment to anti-virus measures
Pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah are being monitored for adherence to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures as part of a study aimed at improving the quality of service offered to worshippers. A team of
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Weather warnings issued for regions throughout Saudi Arabia until Friday
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense on Tuesday issued weather warnings lasting until Friday for several regions throughout the Kingdom. Officials anticipate more thunderstorms in Makkah, Al-Baha, Hail, Asir, the Eastern Province, and the Northern
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Almost 790k pilgrims perform Umrah since resumption of rituals
As the Kingdom is getting back on track after earlier lockdowns, plans to maintain services for pilgrims while adhering to strict health protocols
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Saudi Arabia’s Mawhiba launches platform for world’s creative minds
International experts in tech, education and science urged the Kingdom’s youth to explore new possibilities for a diverse future on the opening
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Firewood sellers arrested in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Special Forces for Environmental Security (SFES) have arrested firewood sellers in Riyadh for violating the forest and rangeland law that
Read MoreMore than 400,000 have performed Umrah
MAKKAH: Crowd management at the Grand Mosque has been organizing the flow of worshippers and pilgrims to and from the mosque, in coordination with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and other authorities. The
Read MoreSaudis targeted in new wave of financial scams
Convincing-looking fraudulent messages and misleading online adverts are rife in the digital world, so it is not surprising that some Saudi residents continue to fall for scams that attempt to trick unsuspecting victims. In some cases the con
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s King Salman and crown prince congratulate US president-elect Biden
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election. They wished him success and further progress and prosperity for the American people, Saudi
Read MoreSecond wave can be prevented by adhering to measures: MoH
Saudi authorities remain vigilant as they continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to prevent a second wave of the virus engulfing the Kingdom. Ministry of Health (MoH) spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly warned that
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