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Jordan restricts mass social gatherings amid rising COVID-19 cases

Jordan is banning wedding parties, funerals, and other social gatherings with more than 20 people, as the country records a surge in coronavirus cases, state news agency Petra has reported. Minister of State for Media Affairs Adaileh announced

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Saudi quarantine offers temporary lifeline to struggling hotels

Saudi Arabia has quarantined thousands of people in hotels, some in luxury suites, to combat COVID-19, throwing a temporary lifeline to an industry struggling just months after tourist visas were launched. Faced with nearly 4,500 coronavirus

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Fields of fire drive Delhi’s air quality to unhealthy levels

When it comes to air quality there are few worse places to live on the planet than New Delhi, and driving north out the Indian capital it is easy to see why, as plumes of smoke rise from the burning farmland lining the expressway. Every year, at

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Scientists discover big storms can create ‘stormquakes’

WASHINGTON: Scientists have discovered a mash-up of two feared disasters — hurricanes and earthquakes — and they’re calling them

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Japan typhoon death toll climbs, while floodwaters recede

TOKYO: Japan’s government says the death toll from a weekend typhoon that caused widespread flooding has climbed to 63, with another 11

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Saudi Arabia releases 579 Pakistani prisoners

Saudi Arabia has released 579 Pakistani prisoners under royal clemency, a Parliamentary body here was informed.   "Representatives

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Nesma Collaborates With Hytera for IoT-Enabled Mission Critical Communication Technologies

Nesma Telecom & Technology Co. Ltd. (Nesma), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based multinational conglomerate Nesma Holding, announced its plans to provide multi-mode advanced mission critical communication technologies of Hytera for public safety

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Saudi Arabia’s land forces commander meets cadets in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in Abbottabad on Tuesday where he met with Saudi cadets undergoing a training program. Lt. Gen. Fahad Bin Abdullah Mohammad Al-Motair was

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Saudi women invited to join the ranks of the armed forces

DUBAI: Saudi women can now climb through the ranks of the armed forces the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense has announced. While women have been able to join the armed forces in Saudi Arabia, this is the first time they can be considered for

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TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twist reflects Saudi Vision 2030 goals

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of Saudi speakers took to the stage and shared inspiring stories in front of a youthful audience. Dr.

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

3 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

3 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

4 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

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

4 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

4 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

3 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

4 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

4 years   ago

JEDDAH: The second edition of TEDx in Jeddah, titled “TEDxAlhamraa: Plot Twists” took place at Waad Academy on Saturday. A number of