Government | Sunday 1 November, 2020 4:43 am

10K Foreign Pilgrims Arrive On First Day Of Umrah Resumption

Some 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque on the first day of the third stage of the resumption of Umrah.According to Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, the 10,000 pilgrims arriving...

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Government | Sunday 1 November, 2020 4:41 am

G20 Yea Summit 2020 Calls To Harness Potential Of Entrepreneurs For Inclusive Growth

Chaired by Prince Fahad Bin Mansour Bin Nasser, the virtual summit of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance (YEA) 2020 concluded its activities and issued its final communiqué after a series of panel discussions and presentations by young entrepreneurs from across the globe.The summit ran from the ...

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Government | Sunday 1 November, 2020 4:38 am

Recoveries Rise As Covid-19 Cases Hit A Plateau

Saudi Arabia recorded on Saturday 402 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, four more than from Friday’s figure of 398, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.Nineteen more patients died over the past 24 hours from complications caused by COVID-19, the ministry said.This...

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Government | Sunday 1 November, 2020 3:58 am

The Fta Board Of Directors Review The Authority’s Performance Indicators During The First Nine Months Of 2020

The FTA Board of Directors, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, approved a number of executive decisions related to the Authority’s operational activities and organizational...

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Government | Sunday 1 November, 2020 2:56 am

On The Occasion Of Un World Cities Day, Urban 20 (U20) Engagement Group Of The G20, Announces The Creation Of A “Global Urban Resilience Fund” In Response To Covid-19

– The Urban 20 (U20), a G20 Engagement Group, today announced that it is working to create a Global Urban Resilience Fund, the first fund of its type developed by cities, for cities.  Speaking about the announcement U20 Chair, His Excellency Fahd Al-Rasheed, President of the Royal...

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Government | Saturday 31 October, 2020 2:35 am

Uae Announces 1,172 New Covid-19 Cases, 1,460 Recoveries, 2 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 143,336 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the...

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Government | Saturday 31 October, 2020 1:33 am

Uae Leaders Inquire After Health Of Algerian President After Reportedly Contracting Covid-19

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who have reportedly contracted COVID-19, wishing him speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,...

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Government | Saturday 31 October, 2020 1:27 am

Saudi’s King Salman, Crown Prince Send Letters To Covid-positive Algerian President

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman sent letters to the Algerian president after he tested positive with the coronavirus, state news agency SPA reported.The two royals sent the messages to Abdelmadjid Tebboune after he was hospitalized in Germany, wishing him a speedy...

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Government | Saturday 31 October, 2020 1:03 am

Saudi Arabia records increase in COVID-19 deaths, drop in new cases

Saudi Arabia announced 20 deaths from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 398 new infections on Friday.The new cases bring the number of total infections in the Kingdom to 346,880.Of the new cases, 53 were recorded in Riyadh, 48 in Madinah, 38 in Yanbu, 37 in Jeddah and 32 in Makkah.The total...

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Government | Saturday 31 October, 2020 1:00 am

UAE officials participate in Third Extraordinary G-20 Sherpa Meeting in preparation for G-20 Summit

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, participated in the Third Extraordinary Group of 20, G-20, Sherpa Meeting, held virtually from October 27-29.The UAE attended in its capacity as a guest invitee at the G-20 Summit, which will take place virtually in November 2020.The Sherpa Meeting...

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