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Weather warnings issued in Saudi Arabia until Wednesday
RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for some regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The bad weather is expected to continue until Wednesday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned of rain, thunderstorms, low visibility and
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Hard work and planning behind successful return of Umrah
MAKKAH: After careful coordination and planning, the first phase of the resumption of Umrah has brought joy to Muslims everywhere, but hard work still lies ahead for authorities ensuring the safety of pilgrims at the Makkah Grand Mosque, officials
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Harassers face ‘naming and shaming’ after Saudi Shoura Council ruling
JEDDAH: Violations of Saudi Arabia’s anti-sexual harassment laws could be punished by “naming and shaming” following a decision by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council to approve a defamation penalty. The council voted in
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Saudi Arabia looks to cut spending in bid to shrink deficit
Saudi Arabia plans to reduce spending next year by about 7.5 percent to SR990 billion ($263.9 billion) as it seeks to reduce its deficit. This
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Saudi health campaigners think pink for breast cancer awareness month
JEDDAH: Breast cancer, once a taboo subject in many Saudi social settings, is now openly talked about thanks to years of awareness campaigns led by
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Saudi Arabia affirms need to take measures to address pandemic
Saudi Arabia affirmed the need for cooperation and peace in light of the unprecedented, global crisis provoked by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Read MoreSaudi app fights fake promotions, discounts
RIYADH: A new electronic app will now protect consumers against fake and illegal discount offers and promotions, said a spokesman for the Saudi Commerce Ministry. The app will also let consumers check if sales are still valid and useable. If they
Read MoreMinistry makes 14-day gap between two Umrahs mandatory
MAKKAH: Pilgrims must wait 14 days before booking another date for Umrah, while the Eatmarna app will be launched on Android soon, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. “Pilgrims can perform Umrah twice, but must wait 14 days before
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s King Salman calls Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Nawaf to offer condolences
RIYADH: King Salman made a phone call on Tuesday to Kuwait's next emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to offer his sincere condolences for the loss of his brother, Saudi Press Agency reported. The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah
Read MoreSaudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal win
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s first Olympic medal win 20 years ago inspired a generation of athletes and was a catalyst for the development of sport, according to the president of the Kingdom’s Olympic committee. Hadi Souan won silver
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