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The 3rd phase will not cover indoor checkup or house visits, as it will be done through various outlets including, checkup inside cars via dedicated centers set up in many cities. — SPA
May 29, 2020
MoH begins 3rd phase of expanded checkup to assess corona spread
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh conducted an inspection tour of a number of mosques situated on the outskirts of the city of Riyadh to assess their readiness to receive worshipers.
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G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative receives 36 applications
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A police officer, Derek's arrest came after a third night of arson, looting and vandalism gripped the city as protesters vented rage over Floyd's death. — Courtesy photo
May 30, 2020
US police officer charged with murder in killing of black man
The United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China, President Donald Trump said on Friday. — Courtesy photo
May 30, 2020
US will cut ties with WHO, Trump says
US President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Japan, in this June 29, 2019 picture. — Courtesy photo
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Seeking to punish China, US begins to revoke Hong Kong trade privileges
Bahrain on Friday reported 300 new coronavirus cases, 183 of which were detected among expatriate workers, and 117 were found to have contracted the infection from the previously infected people. — Courtesy photo
May 29, 2020
Bahrain reports 300 new coronavirus cases
Kuwait on Friday registered 1,072 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country, to 25,184, the state agency KUNA reported. — Courtesy photo
May 29, 2020
Kuwait reports 1072 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
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May 29, 2020
2020’s oil recovery seen a bit slower, 2021 demand cut
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Only Equinor among oil majors promising renewable investments
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to remove some of the legal protections that social media companies enjoy after Twitter announced to fact-check his tweets earlier this week.
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May 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia takes steps toward post-lockdown normal
Minister of Health Dr.Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus
May 25, 2020
Saudi Arabia allows 1-hour walk amid coronavirus lockdown
May 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia takes steps toward post-lockdown normal
Minister of Health Dr.Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus
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May 28, 2020
UAE Pro League launches 'Child Safeguarding' program
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri talks to his mechanic during the filming day in Misano, Italy on Feb. 15, 2020.
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Dubai emerges as favorite destination of sports stars
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Watford captain Troy Deeney in this file photo.
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Paul Pogba has sent Eid greetings to his friends in Dubai and around the world through Dubai Sports Council.
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The latest version of the MIT E-Vent team's emergency ventilator design undergoes testing in their lab. — Courtesy of MIT E-Vent Team
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MIT team races to fill COVID-19-related ventilator shortage
A new system relies on short-range Bluetooth signals emitted from people’s smartphones to trace who they've been in contact with. These signals represent random strings of numbers, likened to “chirps” that other nearby smartphones can remember hearing, offering a way to find people who may have been in contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19. — Photo courtesy Christine Daniloff, MIT
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Bluetooth signals from your smartphone could automate COVID-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy
A mural of hopes and questions about artificial intelligence from a middle school workshop. — Photo courtesy of the Personal Robots group/MIT Media Lab
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YouTube hosted a virtual Iftar in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with six of the Arab world’s most loved YouTube creators.
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YouTube collaborates with top Arab creators on virtual iftar in Saudi Arabia
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Sports coach and interval training expert Abdullah Abdulbasit Abba Fallatah.
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SFA encourages people to stay active during Ramadan
MIT literature professor and classicist Stephanie Frampton has become a leading global expert on the interplay between physical forms of writing and the generation of literature and learning in ancient times. — courtesy image: Bryce Vickmark
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