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kaabas-kiswa-to-be-replaced-next-thursday_UAE

Kaaba’s Kiswa To Be Replaced Next Thursday The Holy Kaaba will be adorned with a new cover or “Kiswa” next Thursday in an annual process carried a day before Muslims mark Eid Al Adha. Every year, the gatekeepers of the Kaaba car... July 25, 2020 693 Category: Saudi Arabia

municipal-affairs-linking-the-renewal-of-residence-and-work-permits-with-the-presence-of-a-residential-headquarters-licensed-for-expats_UAE

“Municipal Affairs”: Linking The Renewal Of Residence And Work Permits With The Presence Of A Residential Headquarters Licensed For Expats The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs intends to link the renewal of the work permit and the renewal of the residence of expatriate workers to the presence of a licensed residential headquarters... July 26, 2020 929 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-arabia-must-continue-with-social-reforms_UAE

Saudi Arabia Must Continue With Social Reforms Events in the past few months in Saudi Arabia, like elsewhere, have been an eye-opener for all of us and many had to adapt to a changing set of rules within our societies. The lockdowns, curfews and t... July 26, 2020 636 Category: Saudi Arabia

fines-imposed-on-violators-entering-holy-sites-ahead-of-hajj_UAE

Fines Imposed On Violators Entering Holy Sites Ahead Of Hajj Sixteen people have been caught and fined SR10,000 ($2,666) each in the past week for violating a ban on entry into the holy sites, according to the Saudi Public Security spokesman. Hajj pilgrims a... July 26, 2020 503 Category: Saudi Arabia

hajj-pilgrims-arrive-in-makkah-amid-strict-health-precautions_UAE

Hajj Pilgrims Arrive In Makkah Amid Strict Health Precautions The city of Makkah is opening its arms again to welcome pilgrims for the annual Hajj — although only a handful compared with previous years. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’... July 26, 2020 517 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-arabia-seeks-to-employ-3000-saudi-pharmacists-by-2022-_UAE

Saudi Arabia Seeks To Employ 3,000 Saudi Pharmacists By 2022 Saudi Arabia seeks to employ 3,000 Saudi pharmacists by 2022 under a plan to replace expatriates in the sector, according to an official. The first phase of the plan went into effect last week aimi... July 26, 2020 471 Category: Saudi Arabia

many-saudi-doctors-are-among-five-million-people-still-using-pagers_UAE

Many Saudi Doctors Are Among Five Million People Still Using Pagers Many Saudi doctors are among five million people who are still using pagers (also known as beepers), wireless telecommunications devices that receive and display alphanumeric or voice messages, Saudi ... July 27, 2020 509 Category: Saudi Arabia

pilgrims-from-160-nationalities-set-to-perform-haj_UAE

Pilgrims From 160 Nationalities Set To Perform Hajj Haj pilgrims, who have arrived in the holy city of Mecca, were spending time in isolation ahead of the day of Tarwiya, when they head from Mecca to Mina. Pilgrims have been arriving in Mecca from t... July 27, 2020 471 Category: Saudi Arabia

fire-hit-the-top-portion-of-a-tower-building-under-construction-in-the-northern-city-of-sakaka_UAE

Fire Hit The Top Portion Of A Tower Building Under Construction In The Northern City Of Sakaka Fire hit the top portion of a tower building under construction in the northern city of Sakaka on Sunday, the Civil Defense Directorate said. Civil Defense firefighters have fortunately managed to ... July 27, 2020 565 Category: Saudi Arabia

makkah-municipality-workers-ready-for-hajj-season_UAE

Makkah Municipality Workers Ready For Hajj Season Makkah Municipality announced the readiness of its operational plan for this year’s Hajj in line with precautionary measures to protect pilgrims from contracting COVID-19. The municipality ha... July 27, 2020 498 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-paraglider-plummets-to-death-in-tragic-accident_UAE

Saudi Paraglider Plummets To Death In Tragic Accident Saudi security forces retrieved the body of a Saudi paraglider who plunged to his death when his emergency parachute failed to open during a jump from the heights of the Al Hada mountains in Taif. ... July 27, 2020 775 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-crown-prince-offered-ideas-to-help-end-yemen-war_UAE

Saudi Crown Prince Offered Ideas To Help End Yemen War Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sent a message to the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, presenting ideas for an initiative to end the war in Yemen, Saudi media reported. In ... July 27, 2020 589 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-arabia-has-said-it-shares-a-strategic-partnership-with-us_UAE

Saudi Arabia Has Said It Shares A Strategic Partnership With US Saudi Arabia has said it shares a strategic partnership with the US to safeguard regional and global stability. The partnership was stressed at a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Deputy Defence Mini... July 28, 2020 455 Category: Saudi Arabia

drive-to-combat-human-trafficking-launched-in-saudi-arabia_UAE

Drive To Combat Human Trafficking Launched In Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's human rights watchdog has unveiled a campaign against trafficking in people as the kingdom is vigorously endeavouring to boost its rights record. The campaign, titled "Toget... July 28, 2020 495 Category: Saudi Arabia

haj-prayer-mats-to-be-sealed-in-plastic-bags_UAE

Haj Prayer Mats To Be Sealed In Plastic Bags The 10,000 pilgrims who perform Haj rituals will receive prayer mats in sealed and sterilized bags, as part of coronavirus precautionary measures and health protocols to ensure the safety of pilgrims,... July 29, 2020 466 Category: Saudi Arabia

ministry-of-transport-has-completed-the-maintenance-work-on-roads-leading-to-mecca-_UAE

Ministry Of Transport Has Completed The Maintenance Work On Roads Leading To Mecca Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport has completed the maintenance work on 491 kilometres of roads leading to Mecca ahead of this year’s Haj season to ensure the smooth passage of pilgrims... July 29, 2020 1179 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-arabia-presented-a-resolution-to-accelerate-implementation-of-the-riyadh-agreement_UAE

Saudi Arabia Presented A Resolution To Accelerate Implementation Of The Riyadh Agreement Saudi Arabia presented a resolution to accelerate implementation of the Riyadh agreement, the Saudi state news agency said in a statement on Wednesday. The statement added that, under the resolutio... July 29, 2020 489 Category: Saudi Arabia

saudi-crown-princes-efforts-over-riyadh-agreement-pay-off_UAE

Saudi Crown Prince’s Efforts Over Riyadh Agreement Pay Off Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense, stressed that the efforts led by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and ... July 29, 2020 677 Category: Saudi Arabia

un-security-council-has-welcomed-the-efforts-of-saudi-arabia-on-yemen_UAE

UN Security Council Has Welcomed The Efforts Of Saudi Arabia On Yemen UN Security Council has welcomed the efforts of Saudi Arabia to reactivate the Riyadh Agreement, and underlined the importance of swift and effective implementation, Saudi media reported. The Secur... July 29, 2020 320 Category: Saudi Arabia

haj-pilgrims-will-begin-their-holy-journey-to-mina-today_UAE

Haj Pilgrims Will Begin Their Holy Journey To Mina Today Haj pilgrims will begin their holy journey to Mina today, Saudi media said. All of the pilgrims, who will perform this year’s Haj, have already arrived at the holy city of Mecca. The final ba... July 29, 2020 531 Category: Saudi Arabia

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