Ministry of Health spokesman Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdel Ali
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan.
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Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman.
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Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Saudi Arabia
A shot of empty streets of Jeddah amid coronavirus outbreak. — SPA
April 4, 2020
Seven Jeddah governorate neighborhoods quarantined
April 4, 2020
Jawazat begins renewing iqama for 3 months free of charge
April 4, 2020
3,500 workers, 89 machines disinfect Grand Mosque daily
Opinion
Turki Bin Talal
April 4, 2020
Coronavirus … the Virgin Mary’s lesson of deliverance
Areej Al-Jahani
April 3, 2020
Coronavirus and savings
World
A model wearing a protective mask demonstrates a coronavirus-shaped pendant, which was produced by Dr.Vorobev jewelry company based in Kostroma, Russia. -- Courtesy photo
April 4, 2020
Coronavirus and jewelry: What to clean and how
Inmates at Lebanon’s Roumieh prison hang their laundry from cell windows. -- Courtesy photo
April 4, 2020
Lebanon plans to free inmates from its overcrowded prisons
Dr. Mike Ryan, the WHO's top emergencies expert, said priority use of masks should be for our frontline workers.
Europe
April 4, 2020
WHO opens door to broader use of masks to limit spread of coronavirus
A volunteer, who directs visitors at a coronavirus testing center, gestures at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, Kuwait. -- Courtesy photo
April 4, 2020
Kuwait records first corona fatality, total cases near 500
An Airbus A320-251N of Bahraini airline Gulf Air (F-WWDU 9331) is pictured at the Airbus delivery center, in Colomiers, near Toulouse, southwestern France. -- Courtesy photo
April 4, 2020
Transit through Bahrain  open for int'l travelers
Business
Saadia Zahidi, managing director, World Economic Forum, in this file photo.
April 4, 2020
Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Hamad Buamim, president and CEO of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry sets up a Community Fund
April 4, 2020
Buamim: Multinationals, family businesses pledge support for Community Fund
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“Smile” Initiative
April 4, 2020
‘Smile’ initiative supports children with cancer to tackle COVID-19
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March 31, 2020
Jawazat unveils mechanism to extend reentry visas of expats outside Kingdom
According to the royal order, the employer instead of terminating the contract of a Saudi worker can apply for compensation request with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), claiming 60 percent of the registered wage for a duration of three months, at a maximum of SR9,000 monthly. — Courtesy photo
April 3, 2020
Saudi govt to pay 60% of wages for citizens working in private sector for 3 months
April 1, 2020
HR ministry to facilitate return of expats whose contracts ended
March 31, 2020
Jawazat unveils mechanism to extend reentry visas of expats outside Kingdom
According to the royal order, the employer instead of terminating the contract of a Saudi worker can apply for compensation request with the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), claiming 60 percent of the registered wage for a duration of three months, at a maximum of SR9,000 monthly. — Courtesy photo
April 3, 2020
Saudi govt to pay 60% of wages for citizens working in private sector for 3 months
April 1, 2020
HR ministry to facilitate return of expats whose contracts ended
sports
AFC Asian Cup.
April 2, 2020
AFC extends time for host’s bids for Asian Cup 2027
Red team
March 17, 2020
IsDB group hosts cricket tournament
Figo
April 1, 2020
Football superstars urge UAE fans to stay at home and keep working out
Arsenal's London Colney training center has been closed after head coach Mikel Arteta received a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) result, the club announced in a statement on Thursday.
March 13, 2020
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IPL
March 13, 2020
IPL postponed amid corona fears
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Shopping
technology
With the coronavirus causing more people to hunker down, consumers are likely to use services like Amazon or Uber Eats for delivery of food and other items. — AFP
March 8, 2020
Tech lifestyles enable 'safe escape' from coronavirus
From household robots to facial recognition, AI will be the technology of the future and Europe is eager to play a central role in defining the rules as well as pushing its own champions. — AFP
February 19, 2020
EU seeks 'responsible' AI to dispel Big Brother fears
The EU Commission's digital policy chief Margrethe Vestager compares facial recognition technology to the rise of CCTV security in city centers. — AFP
February 17, 2020
Fear of Big Brother guides EU rules on AI
life
Bob Dylan
March 27, 2020
Bob Dylan releases first new song in 8 years
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Mark Blum
March 27, 2020
Actor Mark Blum dies at 69 of coronavirus complications
March 18, 2020
Maraya Concert Hall creates Guinness World Record