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Saudi Fund for Development inaugurated new infrastructure projects in Djibouti worth US$ 137 million
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5,000 people from Saudi Arabia to undergo vaccine trials once approved
JEDDAH: Around 5,000 people from Saudi Arabia will undergo vaccine trials once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the country’s Food and Drug Authority, an infectious disease specialist in the Kingdom said. “We will see results
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Number of sanitizing robots at Grand Mosque to increase
MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that it will increase the number of robots used to sanitize the Grand Mosque. More than 4,500 liters of sterilization materials are being used each day to
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Saudia resumes international flights to 20 cities
JEDDAH: Saudia airline has resumed international flights to 20 destinations in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, after seven months of travel disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Kingdom’s flag carrier said permitted travelers
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Saudi Shoura Council wants steps to reduce tax evasion
The Saudi Shoura Council on Wednesday urged the General Authority for Zakat and Tax to increase efforts to collect value-added tax from social media
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KSRelief continues helping Sudan flood victims
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Tuesday distributed over 42 tons of food items among flood victims in Khartoum, Sudan. In
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Oil producers may struggle to gauge demand amid second coronavirus wave: energy watchdog
Global oil stocks which rose during the height of the pandemic are being steadily reduced, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday,
Read MoreJeddah cycling group combines fitness with tourism
JEDDAH: A Saudi cycling group marked Malaysia’s National Sports Month with a tour around Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district. Jeddah Wheels teamed up for Sunday’s event with Malaysia’s consulate in the city. The
Read MoreSaudis blow hot and cold over flu vaccine as winter approaches
RIYADH: As October marches on and the weather continues to cool across the Kingdom, many Saudis are concerned about coping with the flu season on top of the coronavirus pandemic. For those with the sniffles who are starting to fret, Arab
Read MoreUmrah app adds new permits for prayers in holy mosques
JEDDAH: A new set of permits was added for pilgrims in the Umrah app Eatmarna on Tuesday, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and supervisor of the app, Abdulrahman Shams, announced. “The new permits include one for prayers
Read MoreKing Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture to launch third creativity season
ALKHOBAR: The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will launch the third Tanween creativity season on Oct. 28. The four-day event will include a series of workshops and training courses, which aim to support and develop creative
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