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Study reveals psychological toll of COVID-19 on Saudis
RIYADH: Research conducted in Saudi Arabia on the psychological effects of the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shows that symptoms of depression and anxiety ranging from mild to severe, particularly in women, are
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Prince Khalid says Saudi Arabia’s 90th national day renews pride
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and the people of the Kingdom on National Day. “(National Day) renews pride in our past,”
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Top Saudi showjumpers set to raise bar for 90th National Day celebrations
JEDDAH: More than 50 Saudi riders and 100 horses from throughout the Kingdom will on Wednesday take part in a showjumping championship to mark the country’s 90th National Day. The event has been organized by Al-Mutabagani Equestrian Center,
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Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary
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Ithra marks National Day with exhibitions, competitions and performances
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day with exhibitions, a scavenger hunt, a
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Saudi Arabia reports 27 COVID-19 deaths, 492 new cases
Saudi Arabia recorded 27 new coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing the total to 4,512 since the pandemic emerged. The Ministry of Health said the
Read MoreUmrah pilgrimage to be restored in phases
The suspension of Umrah in Saudi Arabia, which was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will be lifted in phases, Saudi authorities announced on Monday. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten said that while public health
Read MoreSaudi health authorities ready to join trials of COVID-19 vaccines
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) in Saudi Arabia is preparing to take part in advanced trials of one or two COVID-19 vaccines. About 40 potential vaccines are being tested on humans, nine of which are at the advanced
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Alkhobar becomes international role model for business continuity
Alkhobar municipality, along with Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company Siemens, has been hailed as a role model for management excellence and business continuity. The municipality has been awarded international certification for
Read MoreRoyal Saudi Navy receives French fast interceptor vessels
The Royal Saudi Navy on Sunday received the second and third batch of fast interceptor vessels from French firm CMN Group, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The delivery is part of a joint cooperation initiative in military manufacturing
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