Coronavirus Super-Spreaders Drove Explosive Outbreak In India, Says Study

Coronavirus super-spreaders were behind the explosion of Covid-19 in India, the country with the most cases after the U.S., researchers said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Sfly...

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Kia Sonet vs Main Subcompact SUV Rivals

The brand new Kia Sonet subcompact SUV has got a warm reception and is getting all the attention. But how does it fare against the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV 300 and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3n47j...

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Here's How Justin And Hailey Bieber Wished Each Other On Anniversary

"One year ago we had the best wedding. Wish I could live this day over and over," wrote Hailey Bieber from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Sdx1...

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"Twitter Killer" In Japan Killed 9 People With "Consent", His Lawyers Say

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to murdering nine people, local media said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cI1h...

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Saudi Arabia affirms need to take measures to address pandemic

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 02:50 NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia affirmed the need for cooperation and peace in light of the unprecedented, global crisis provoked by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its dire economic, social, and humanitarian effects. This came during a speech delivered by Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, during the virtually held high-level meeting of the UN Alliance...

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Harassers face ‘naming and shaming’ after Saudi Shoura Council ruling

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 02:37 JEDDAH: Violations of Saudi Arabia’s anti-sexual harassment laws could be punished by “naming and shaming” following a decision by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council to approve a defamation penalty. The council voted in favor of the penalty during its session on Wednesday after previously rejecting the move in March this year. Council member Latifah Al-Shaalan said the proposal to include the penalty...

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Saudi program seeks ‘culture of dialogue, tolerance’

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 02:29 RIYADH: The King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) and the Interreligious Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation (IPDC) on Wednesday launched the Dialogue Program 2020 among religious leaders and organizations in the Arab world. KAICIID secretary-general, Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muaammar, said the center aims to enhance the culture...

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DiplomaticQuarter: Chinese envoy, Saudi minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 01:51 RIYADH: Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing called on Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh at his office in Riyadh, where they exchanged views on strengthening mutual cooperation. Discussed at the meeting were issues of mutual interest to enhance bilateral cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. After the meeting, the Chinese ambassador...

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Saudi health campaigners think pink for breast cancer awareness month

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 01:27 JEDDAH: Breast cancer, once a taboo subject in many Saudi social settings, is now openly talked about thanks to years of awareness campaigns led by an organization bearing the name of a victim of the disease, Zahra. As Breast Cancer Awareness month gets underway, campaigners in the Kingdom will be urging people to think pink, the internationally recognized symbol of October and a color adopted by the...

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Saudi artists beautify Riyadh with Arabic calligraphy

Thu, 2020-10-01 01:18 RIYADH: Saudi artists are decorating Riyadh with Arabic calligraphy, as part of the municipality’s efforts to beautify the capital. The capital is witnessing a transformation, with several development projects underway that aim to improve people’s standards of living and ensure a sustainable environment in line with international standards.  There are efforts underway to make Riyadh greener, in addition to gracing...

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Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Author:  Thu, 2020-10-01 00:12 Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah since February last year. He was previously director of project management and chairman of the ministry’s Development and Change Management Committee between April 2018 and February 2019. Al-Maddah has a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics and communications engineering from King Abdul Aziz...

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Facebook Bans US Ads That Call Voting Fraud Widespread

Facebook Inc on Wednesday banned ads on its flagship website and Instagram photo and video sharing service that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest U.S. election results would be invalid, or which... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30oN7...

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Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Before US Elections: Report

US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3l1Gn...

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India Has Culture Of Living In Harmony With Nature: Prakash Javadekar

Since time immemorial, India has a culture of not just conserving and protecting nature, but living in harmony with it, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34bAm...

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Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Before US Elections: Report

US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3l1Gn...

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10 Key Quotes From Babri Case Judgment In Which All Accused Acquitted

Thirty-two people including top BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti have been acquitted of conspiracy charges in a landmark verdict today in the Babri Masjid demolition case. A... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Seao...

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Selection In Army Not Defined By Father's Ambition: Delhi High Court

A father's ambition does not define the standards for selection as a commissioned officer in the Indian Army, the Delhi High Court has held while refusing to direct Indian Military Academy (IMA) to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3n3xI...

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Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 62 Lakh-Mark

Coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 62 lakh mark as the total number of cases reached 62,25,764, including 9,40,441 active cases and 51,87,825 recoveries. A total of 97,497 people have died... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/36hQC...

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Neanderthal DNA In Patients Can Make COVID-19 Severe: Study

Covid-19 patients with a snippet of Neanderthal DNA that crossed into the human genome some 60,000 years ago run a higher risk of severe complications from the disease, researchers have reported. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3n2EP...

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US Lawmakers Ask Donald Trump To Investigate Kremlin Critic's Poisoning

The leaders of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee asked President Donald Trump on Wednesday to consider whether the Russian government poisoned Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny with... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30DGN...

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"Twitter Killer" In Japan Killed 9 People With "Consent", His Lawyers Say

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to murdering nine people, local media said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3cI1h...

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US Man, Son Charged For Joining Islamic State In Syria

An American man who was just 14 when his father took him to Syria to join Islamic State was charged with aiding a terrorist group, US authorities announced Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/36kKv...

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Karthik Hails "Incredible" Mavi, Nagarkoti After Youngsters Shine vs RR

IPL 2020: KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik was full of praise for youngsters Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, praising them for giving their best efforts for the toughest of catches along with some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ihH4...

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Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Angari, president of the General Court of Audit

Wed, 2020-09-30 02:09 Dr. Hussam bin Abdulmohsen Al-Angari has been the president of the General Court of Audit (GCA) since 2016. He has recently approved a strategic plan for cybersecurity at GCA. It followed the creation of a cybersecurity department at the top auditing institution. Al-Angari obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting at King Abdul Aziz University (KAU).  He joined his alma mater as an accounting lecturer in 1991....

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Saudi app fights fake promotions, discounts

Author:  Wed, 2020-09-30 01:47 RIYADH: A new electronic app will now protect consumers against fake and illegal discount offers and promotions, said a spokesman for the Saudi Commerce Ministry. The app will also let consumers check if sales are still valid and useable. If they are invalid, consumers can report violations directly to the ministry, he said on Tuesday. The spokesman, Abdulrahman Al-Hussain, said that companies offering...

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Ministry makes 14-day gap between two Umrahs mandatory

Wed, 2020-09-30 01:22 MAKKAH: Pilgrims must wait 14 days before booking another date for Umrah, while the Eatmarna app will be launched on Android soon, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. “Pilgrims can perform Umrah twice, but must wait 14 days before performing Umrah the second time, to give a chance to everyone to perform Umrah in line with the necessary precautionary measures brought about by the coronavirus,” Dr. Amr Al-Maddah,...

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G20 thinkers consider options for boosting global investment in infrastructure

Wed, 2020-09-30 00:36 RIYADH: The G20’s Think20 (T20) engagement group met on Tuesday to discuss the challenges nations face in developing infrastructure, and ways in which investment in the sector can be encouraged. The aim of “Infrastructure Investment and Financing,” the latest in a series of T20 webinars, was to highlight the barriers to, and opportunities for, improving public and private investment in infrastructure, and identify changes...

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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minster holds talks with senior European officials

Wed, 2020-09-30 00:10 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a series of talks with senior European Union officials in Brussels on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. He met with the European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Josep Borrell, at the European External Action Service, and discussed ways to develop relations between the Kingdom and the EU. They also discussed issues of common...

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Saudi General Organization for Social Insurance extends support for private sector in the Kingdom

Author:  Tue, 2020-09-29 23:55 JEDDAH: Saudis working in private sector enterprises affected by the pandemic will receive a three-month extension of support from the government, the Saudi General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced on Tuesday. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, GOSI said that a Royal Decree ordered the extension of support through “Saned,” an unemployment insurance scheme, starting from November...

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Weather warning issued for some Saudi regions until Friday

Tue, 2020-09-29 23:38 RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for some regions of Saudi Arabia and are expected to continue until Friday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued the warnings according to information received from the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection. The directorate warned of rain and increased chances of thunderstorms, saying the regions of Asir, Jazan, Al-Baha and Makkah will be affected...

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Nawaf to offer condolences

Tue, 2020-09-29 23:30 RIYADH: King Salman made a phone call on Tuesday to Kuwait's next emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to offer his sincere condolences for the loss of his brother, Saudi Press Agency reported. The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, passed away earlier on Tuesday aged 91. He had ruled Kuwait since 2006. During the call, the king said: “We have lost a dear brother and a leader who devoted his...

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Saudi project clears 1,250 more mines in Yemen

Tue, 2020-09-29 23:14 RIYADH: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen dismantled 2 antipersonnel mines, 204 anti-tank mines, and 1,036 unexploded ordnance and 8 explosive devices — totaling 1,250 mines — during the fourth week of September. A total of 187,795 mines have been extracted since the beginning of the project. More than 1.1 million mines have been planted by Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen during the conflict,...

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Interpol chief lauds Saudi efforts to fight graft

Author:  Tue, 2020-09-29 23:15 RIYADH: The secretary-general of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), Jurgen Stock, on Tuesday lauded Saudi Arabia for taking effective measures to fight corruption. He expressed these views during a virtual meeting with Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Al-Kahmous thanked the Interpol official for accepting the Kingdom’s...

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"Phenomenal Nominee": Trump Defends His Pick For US Top Court Amid Debate

Republican President Donald Trump defended his quick push to try to fill a US Supreme Court seat at the start of his first presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden on Tuesday, saying... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jh4E...

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"Paid Mllions Of Dollars In Taxes," Says Trump at US Presidential Debate

United States President Donald Trump today said he "paid millions of dollars in taxes" at the first Presidential debate in Cleveland. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2GmPz...

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No Handshakes As Trump, Biden Take Stage At 1st Presidential Debate

Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden did not shake hands or wear masks as they entered their first White House debate on Tuesday, adhering to protocols on social distancing... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/36hRN...

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"Will You Shut Up Man!": Joe Biden-Trump Face-Off At Presidential Debate

Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30ALl...

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No Handshakes As US Presidential Debate Between Trump, Joe Biden Begins

Frontrunner Joe Biden and a politically wounded Donald Trump took the stage in Cleveland for their first televised debate Tuesday, watched by a deeply divided nation 35 days ahead of the most tense US... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EJlA...

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Amazon Wants You To Pay With A Hand Wave, Unveils New Biometric System

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3l4EH...

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"7 Million Contracted Virus. President Has No Plan": Biden Attacks Trump

Democratic challenger Joe Biden attacked US President Donald Trump over COVID-19, at the first Presidential debate. He said about "7 million contracted the virus. The President has no plan." from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2HIk1...

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"Paid Millions Of Dollars In Taxes," Says Trump At US Presidential Debate

United States President Donald Trump today said he "paid millions of dollars in taxes" at the first Presidential debate. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kZcF...

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"Will You Shut Up Man!": Joe Biden-Trump Face-Off At Presidential Debate

Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30ALl...

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Updates: Joe Biden Takes On Donald Trump In First Presidential Debate

Ahead of the US presidential election on 3 November, Democrat leader Joe Biden and the incumbent Republican President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in their maiden debate Tuesday night (US time). from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kZcF...

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Updates: At 51 Lakh, India Has Highest Covid Recoveries, Says Centre

India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 61-lakh mark with 70,589 new coronavirus cases and 776 deaths reported on Tuesday, according to Health Ministry data. For the first time in 28 days, coronavirus... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34eaZ...

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World Bank Seeks $12 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine In Developing Nations

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EJGd...

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Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan Threatened Over Photos Dressed As Goddess Durga

Trinamool Congress MP and film star Nusrat Jahan has received death threats on social media for dressing up as Goddess Durga for advertisements for a clothing line that she posted on Instagram on 17... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2G1ln...

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US Faces Ongoing Court Battles Over TikTok, WeChat Bans

The Trump administration faces ongoing court battles after two legal setbacks in its efforts to bar U.S. app stores from offering Chinese-owned TikTok or WeChat for download. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EGev...

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Police Departments Across US Report 911 Outage, Some Restored

A number of US police departments around the United States on Monday (local time) reported that their 911 lines are not operational. However, later some police departments also reported having... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2HFoj...

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At Least 5 Iraqi Civilians Killed In Anti-US Rocket Attack

Three Iraqi children and two women from the same family were killed Monday when a rocket targeting Baghdad airport, where US troops are stationed, fell instead on their home, the army said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jeKw...

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IPL 2020: RCB Seal Dramatic Super Over Victory Against MI

IPL 2020, RCB vs MI: Virat Kohli hit the final boundary to seal the Super Over victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Stadium. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kOAG...

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For COVID-19, India's 'Feluda' Better Than Rapid Antigen Test: Scientists

More accurate than a rapid antigen test and almost as quick, India's CRISPR 'Feluda' COVID-19 test that changes colour on detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could be a cheaper, faster and simpler... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/344Hy...

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Bengal Governor vs Mamata Banerjee Again, Now Over Raj Bhavan Expenses

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has complained that the Mamata Banerjee government is pulling the purse strings for the Raj Bhavan expenses so tight that he may not be able to offer biscuits with... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/348jn...

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Google Pays Tribute To Actress Zohra Sehgal With Special Doodle

Google on Tuesday paid tributes to iconic Indian actress and stage artist Zohra Sehgal. The special Doodle, that showed the legendary actress as dancing, was made by Google guest artist Parvati... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cGOd...

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3.17 Lakh People Affected As Assam Faces Third Wave Of Floods

With heavy rain for the last few days, Assam is facing its third wave of floods this year amid the pandemic. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3kX5Q...

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King Salman receives closing statement of the Science Group Summit

Author:  Tue, 2020-09-29 01:15 On behalf of King Salman, Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Monday received the closing statement of the Science Group Summit (S20) from the group’s chair, Dr. Anas bin Faris Al-Fares, who is also the president of King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology, after a virtual meeting. Several scientific organizations from the G20 countries took part in the meeting, which was hosted by Saudi...

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Madinah governor reviews vital transport project

Author:  Tue, 2020-09-29 00:30 MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Monday chaired a meeting to review a bus rapid transit (BRT) project for Madinah. He said the project will help create new job opportunities for the people of the region. The project will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. The BRT project consists of two main 52-km lanes and 33 parking stations. The first lane will start from Prince Mohammed...

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King Salman Energy Park receives prestigious green building rating

Mon, 2020-09-28 23:55 DHAHRAN: King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) has been certified with a prestigious green building rating, becoming the first industrial city in the world to receive Silver Level accreditation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The LEED program is an internationally-recognized green building certification system, which verifies that buildings are designed to improve performance...

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Saudi aid agency signs $15 million deal for projects in Yemen

Mon, 2020-09-28 23:54 JEDDAH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Monday signed a $15 million deal with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to carry out humanitarian projects in Yemen. The projects, part of the UN Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen 2020, will benefit 223, 918 people in Marib, Aden, Lahj, and the Hadramout governorates. KSRelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and IOM Director General...

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