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Saudi Arabia vaccine registrations ‘could soon pass million mark’

JEDDAH: The number of Saudis registering to receive the coronavirus vaccine has doubled in the last three days, the Saudi Health Ministry has said, predicting that registrations “could soon pass the 1 million mark.” After Crown Prince

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Two young Saudi ‘Sheroes’ accelerate Dakar Rally preparations

RIYADH: Two Saudi women are aiming to make history as the first female athletes from the Kingdom to participate in the annual Dakar Rally, as part of a team dubbed the “Sheroes.” Co-captains Dania Akeel and Mashael Alobaidan hope

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Turkey is no longer an option for Saudi tourists

JEDDAH: Saudis are known for their leisure travel. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the resultant lockdowns have hit the global tourist industry hard. However, with the availability of vaccinations against the deadly

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Saudi vaccination centers witness ‘great turnout’

JEDDAH: Coronavirus vaccination centers in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province are witnessing a “great turnout” of Saudis and expats

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Saudi club launches project to protect falcons

RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club will launch the first phase of its “Hadad” program on Wednesday to return falcons to their natural

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Expats in Saudi welcome new chance to fly home

RIYADH: Stranded expats have welcomed the decision by the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) to allow international carriers to fly

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Loujain Al-Hathloul jailed for 68 months, with half sentence suspended

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor and the attorney for Loujain Al-Hathloul, sentenced to 68 months in prison under counterterrorism laws, will both file an appeal against the verdict of the Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh, sources

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Expert hails safe cyberspace program for children

RIYADH: A new program to create a safe cyberspace for children around the world is “of paramount importance” to protect their security and privacy online, a cybersecurity expert says. “While the internet can bring significant

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Hajj Ministry launches new smart cards for pilgrims

JEDDAH: New smart cards will be provided for pilgrims in the coming Hajj season as part of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s efforts to ease services for worshippers using advanced tech features. The ministry launched the Hajj smart platform

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Saudi Arabia extends entry ban amid threat of new COVID-19 variant

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Interior said the decision was a precautionary

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

3 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

3 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

4 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

6 Things That Will Happen If You’ll Eat A Lot Of Nut

4 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

4 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

3 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

4 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

4 years   ago

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it was extending a ban on entry to the Kingdom by air, land and sea for another week. In a statement carried