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The proposal requests the ministry, to work, in coordination with the concerned agencies, not to compel commercial establishments, including gas stations and pharmacies, to close during daily prayer times, except for Fridays.

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Shoura to vote on Monday on proposal not to close shops during prayer times

The proposal was in the form of an additional recommendation on the report of Shoura’s Islamic and Judicial Affairs Committee regarding the report of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and...

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The minimum wages for the calculation of Nitaqat has been raised to SR4,000 from SR3,000 in the beginning of the second quarter of 2021.

Move to Saudize leadership positions in companies

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The Kingdom’s statement was delivered by Minister Plenipotentiary Wajdi Hassan Muharram, chairman of the Fourth Committee of the Kingdom’s permanent delegation to the United Nations, during the General Assembly meeting on a draft resolution on the situation in Myanmar.

Saudi Arabia affirms support for Rohingya; abstains resolution

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King, Crown Prince condole Zambian president on death of Kaunda

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King, Crown Prince condole Zambian president on death of Kaunda

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Arab Coalition spokesperson Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki.

Coalition forces intercept, destroy 17 Houthi explosive drones

June 20, 2021

Coalition forces intercept, destroy 17 Houthi explosive drones

Saudi Arabia affirms support for Rohingya; abstains resolution

June 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia affirms support for Rohingya; abstains resolution

Ministry extends industrial license terms to 5 years

June 20, 2021

Ministry extends industrial license terms to 5 years

Saudi Arabia ranks first in three global indicators on addressing COVID-19 pandemic

June 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia ranks first in three global indicators on addressing COVID-19 pandemic

DGA tells approval must before establishing new platforms, mobile apps & websites

June 20, 2021

DGA tells approval must before establishing new platforms, mobile apps & websites

Saudi Arabia observes World Hydrography Day

June 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia observes World Hydrography Day

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File photo of Christine Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy for Myanmar. — courtesy UN Photo/Loey Felipe

Myanmar: Timely support and action by Security Council ‘really paramount’

June 19, 2021

Myanmar: Timely support and action by Security Council ‘really paramount’

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COVID-19: Vaccines donated next year, ‘too late for those who are dying today’

June 19, 2021

COVID-19: Vaccines donated next year, ‘too late for those who are dying today’

Videograb of a tornado sweeping through the Auckland suburb on Saturday.

One person dies, 2 injured after tornado hit New Zealand suburb

June 19, 2021

One person dies, 2 injured after tornado hit New Zealand suburb

Images shared by the Antwerp Fire Brigade show that the top floor of the new building has partly come down. — courtesy Antwerp Fire Brigade

One dies, 10 hurt as school under construction collapses in Antwerp

June 19, 2021

One dies, 10 hurt as school under construction collapses in Antwerp

Iran's judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi officially won the country's presidential election with 17.9 million votes, the Interior Ministry announced Saturday.

Hard-liner Raisi wins Iranian presidential election amid low turnout

June 19, 2021

Hard-liner Raisi wins Iranian presidential election amid low turnout

Turtles rescued by EGA released back into sea after treatment at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

June 19, 2021

Turtles rescued by EGA released back into sea after treatment at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

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Refugees disproportionately exposed to COVID impact: Guterres

June 19, 2021

Refugees disproportionately exposed to COVID impact: Guterres

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UN aide: Prince Talal Prize is an international prestigious prize

June 19, 2021

UN aide: Prince Talal Prize is an international prestigious prize

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Merkel demands caution at Euro 2020 amid Delta coronavirus variant

June 19, 2021

Merkel demands caution at Euro 2020 amid Delta coronavirus variant

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US envoy for Yemen underlines importance of Riyadh Agreement on return to Washington

June 19, 2021

US envoy for Yemen underlines importance of Riyadh Agreement on return to Washington

Business

Treating the US oil industry’s dark water: As earthquakes increase, billions needed to switch course

OSLO — A worrying Rystad Energy analysis of seismic activity in the US’s key oil producing regions reveals that the number of noticeable earthquakes has been increasing year after year since...

Treating the US oil industry’s dark water: As earthquakes increase, billions needed to switch course

Boeing’s 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, Saturday completed a successful first flight in Renton.

Boeing completes successful 737-10 first flight

June 19, 2021

Boeing completes successful 737-10 first flight

Al-Benyan re-elected as GPCA chairman for another three-year term

June 19, 2021

Al-Benyan re-elected as GPCA chairman for another three-year term

DP World, UAE Region and Jafza will showcase their commitment to promote the growth of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector with their participation in Arab Health 2021.

Jafza witnesses 12% growth in healthcare and pharmaceuticals customer base

June 19, 2021

Jafza witnesses 12% growth in healthcare and pharmaceuticals customer base

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stc, Nokia join forces to raise security awareness in telecom industry

June 18, 2021

stc, Nokia join forces to raise security awareness in telecom industry

Wa’ed launches nationwide road show to identify, fund next generation of transformative Saudi start-up entrepreneurs

June 16, 2021

Wa’ed launches nationwide road show to identify, fund next generation of transformative Saudi start-up entrepreneurs

Appointments for second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to begin in July: MoH

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Non-citizens must register coronavirus vaccination status online before arriving in Kingdom

June 16, 2021

Non-citizens must register coronavirus vaccination status online before arriving in Kingdom

Travelers must register vaccination status online before departure to Saudi Arabia, air carriers told

June 17, 2021

Travelers must register vaccination status online before departure to Saudi Arabia, air carriers told

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Rafael Nadal has announced he is pulling out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. — Courtesy photo

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

June 17, 2021

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid after 16 years

June 17, 2021

Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid after 16 years

Saudi Arabia confirm progress with emphatic triumph over Uzbekistan

June 15, 2021

Saudi Arabia confirm progress with emphatic triumph over Uzbekistan

A first-half hat-trick from Ado Onaiwu helped Group F winners Japan advance to the final round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a perfect record after a 5-1 win over Kygyrz Republic on Tuesday at Panasonic Stadium Suita. — Courtesy photo

Japan cruise past Kyrgyz Republic to finish with perfect record

June 15, 2021

Japan cruise past Kyrgyz Republic to finish with perfect record

India played to a 1-1 draw with Afghanistan on Tuesday to finish third in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023. — Courtesy photo

India seal third place after stalemate with Afghanistan

June 15, 2021

India seal third place after stalemate with Afghanistan

Sports

Iran finish top, Iraq advance as well

June 15, 2021

Iran finish top, Iraq advance as well

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Oman cap successful campaign with victory over Bangladesh

June 15, 2021

Oman cap successful campaign with victory over Bangladesh

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UAE deliver in style, Vietnam also through despite defeat

June 15, 2021

UAE deliver in style, Vietnam also through despite defeat

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Bahrain power past Hong Kong

June 15, 2021

Bahrain power past Hong Kong

Life

Elaph to launch Financial Times’ weekly magazine ‘How To Spend It’ in Arabic

LONDON — Elaph, an Arabic news service based in London, has signed an agreement with the Financial Times (FT) to produce the FT’s luxury magazine “How To Spend It” (HTSI) in Arabic.The move...

Elaph to launch Financial Times’ weekly magazine ‘How To Spend It’ in Arabic

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