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Saudi central bank raises monthly e-wallet top-up to 20,000 riyals
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has informed licensed Payment Services Providers (PSPs) in the Kingdom with its decision to raise the allowed top-up of the monthly ceiling limit for e-wallets up to 20,000 riyals. The decision was taken an
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Saudi-led G20 coronavirus videoconference will recognize countries ‘cannot fight this fight alone’
Leaders from the G20 will hold a videoconference to “advance a coordinated global response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its human and economic implications,” according to a statement published by the Saudi
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Diplomats praise Saudi initiative to hold virtual summit
As the world is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi leadership has called for an extraordinary virtual summit of G20 leaders on Thursday. The leaders will discuss the global coordinated response to the pandemic. In an
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Lockdown not enough to eradicate Covid-19 pandemic: WHO
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday said that a lockdown, which is being implemented by
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Officials Document Their Experience in Working Remotely, Saudi Ministers
Several Saudi ministers and officials used social media platforms to share their experiences of working remotely and holding virtual meetings as a
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Saudi Arabia to ban entry and exit from Riyadh, Mecca and Medina
Saudi Arabia will impose a countrywide lockdown from Thursday and will ban entry and exit from Mecca, Medina and Riyadh in new measures
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Imposes Lockdown in Capital Riyadh, Two Holy Cities
Saudi Arabia secured its capital Riyadh and Islamic blessed urban areas of Mecca and Medina to forestall the spread of the coronavirus. Individuals in the three urban communities will be disallowed passage or exit, while check in time hours
Read MoreBasic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe
Read MoreSaudi interior ministry says: Curfew violators face fines and jail terms
All those who violate the curfew implemented in Saudi Arabia from 7 pm until 6 am for the next 21 days will be fined SR10,000 ($2,663) and could face jail time if they repeatedly break the law, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior announced on
Read MoreSaudi curfew praised as coronavirus measures increased
RIYADH: Saudi ministers, government officials and embassies around the world launched a united campaign a day before the official announcement of a partial curfew to encourage citizens and residents to stay home and prevent the spread of
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