Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 12:33 am

Saudi Cabinet discuss coronavirus measures, global oil stability

The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, on Tuesday reviewed reports about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the measures taken in the Kingdom to check the spread of the virus. Acting Media Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet discussed the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 7:22 am

Minister of Communications chaired fourth industrial revolution centers meeting at WEF

Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha, co-chaired the Consultative Council Meeting of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Centers of the World Economic Forum (WEF). It was held to discuss the most important technology issues and to enhance the role of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 2:44 am

Saudi Customs Postpones Payment of Due Customs Fees on the Imported Goods

The Saudi Customs has postpones the payment of due customs fees on the imported goods to the Kingdom with no condition of any guarantees for low-risk importers.This step came within the initiatives launched by the wise leadership to mitigate financial and economic implications on the private sector ...

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Government | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 12:29 am

Ministry of Interior: Allowed Period during Curfew Defined for Holy Month of Ramadan

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that an allowed period for going out for necessary needs during the curfew has been defined for the holy month of Ramadan.The official source said that the allowed period is as follows:First: From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all regions and cities ...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 April, 2020 1:57 pm

Mashroat signs MoUs with Ministry of Transportation and National Water Company

The National Project Management, Operation, and Maintenance Organization in Public Entities (Mashroat) recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Transportation and the National Water Company (NWC) as part of the government’s ongoing program to standardize operation...

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Technology & IT | Monday 20 April, 2020 1:30 pm

Misk launches campaign to encourage growth amid lockdown

“Never Disconnect,” an online campaign launched by the Misk Foundation, is set to encourage people to continue learning despite the obstacles they face due during the COVID-19 lockdown. The campaign offers a package of initiatives, programs and challenges to make the most of opportunities, ...

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Healthcare | Monday 20 April, 2020 3:05 am

G20 Health Ministers Coordinate Efforts to Combat COVID-19

The G20 Health Ministers held a virtual meeting today to further coordinate efforts in combatting COVID-19.G20 Ministers emphasized that people’s health and well-being are at the heart of all decisions taken to protect lives, tackle illness, strengthen global health security, and alleviate the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 April, 2020 1:01 am

Distance Education will turn to be a Strategic Choice rather than just an Alternative, Minister of Education discloses

Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Minister of Education, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for E-Learning, praised the support the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are extending for education in the Kingdom of Saudi...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 April, 2020 11:18 am

The CMA CGM Group announces the arrival of the first vessel to call the port of Yanbu

The CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, is pleased to announce the arrival of its first vessel (1,100 TEUs) today, April 19th 2020, at the port of Yanbu and officially inaugurates the recently launched JEDDEX line.   CMA CGM is the first and only shipping line...

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Government | Sunday 19 April, 2020 8:37 am

Saudi Arabia to impose unified system for movement permits during curfew

A unified system for movement permits will be implemented across Saudi Arabia, for people excluded from the imposed curfew, starting Tuesday 3 p.m., an official source at the interior ministry said.A total of 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Kingdom on Saturday, meaning 8,274 people ...

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