Trump Rallies May Have Led To Over 30,000 Covid Cases, 700 Deaths: Study

About 18 election rallies by US President Donald Trump are estimated to have lead to more than 30,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus and likely led to more than 700 deaths, a new study by Stanford... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oGPk...

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Dies At 72, Weeks After He Tested Covid+

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Doraikkannu, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died last night at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 72. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/380Iv...

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"In Bihar, Will Seek Blessings": PM To Hold 4 Rallies Amid Campaign Heat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing four rallies today in Bihar as he visits the state where voting began on Wednesday for the three-phased elections, the country's biggest since the start... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mH65...

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Woman, Minor Daughters Allegedly Kill "Alcoholic" Man In UP: Police

The wife and two minor daughters of a sanitation worker were apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing him, a day after his body was found in a park in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3kLw7...

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India Crosses 81-Lakh Covid-19 Cases

India reported a daily jump of 48,268 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally past the 81-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2GfKG...

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It's Time For Trump To Pack His Bags And Go Home: Joe Biden

Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden has urged the Americans to vote out President Donald Trump of presidency, alleging he has divided and failed the nation in the last four years. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/35REX...

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Cop Inflicts Burns On Toddler, Thrashes Her Mother, Arrested: Police

A policeman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly inflicting burns on a one-and-a-half-year-old girl with a cigarette butt and thrashing her mother in Chhattisgarh's Balod district, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2HRs7...

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Delhi Model Of Dengue Battle Praised Across India: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his government's anti-dengue campaign is being praised across the country and sought to credit it for no fatality due to the vector-borne disease... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/37WtR...

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Thought leaders urge united action to fight global problems

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 03:21 RIYADH: Global thought leaders urged the international community on Saturday to join together to find research-based solutions to the unprecedented crises created by the coronavirus pandemic. The Riyadh-hosted Think 20 (T20) summit brought together think tanks, civil society organizations and international institutions to share ideas on how to build a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world. The...

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Jeddah governor to announce winners of innovation award

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 00:32 JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed bin Abdul Aziz is sponsoring on Monday the ceremony for male and female winners of the third edition of the Jeddah Innovation Award, in the presence of a number of ministers and officials. The ceremony will be conducted in full compliance with the precautionary measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The award is part...

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Madinah airport receives ACI health accreditation

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 00:27 JEDDAH: Prince Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah has been accredited under the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) program of the Airports Council International (ACI), recognizing the airport’s high standards in upholding hygiene, health and safety in its operations. The AHA program supports airports around the globe in introducing sturdy preventive hygiene, health and safety measures...

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10k foreign pilgrims arrive on first day of Umrah resumption

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 00:23 MAKKAH: 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 from abroad must first obtain a permit. Upon arrival, pilgrims must isolate for three days before...

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Saudi Education Ministry to launch Mobile Innovation Laboratories

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 00:18 RIYADH: University students will be given the chance to delve into the world of entrepreneurship with a new program launched by the Ministry of Education. The Mobile Innovation Laboratories’ initiative aims to increase the awareness of students in Saudi universities about entrepreneurship, innovation and start-ups, according to Nasser Al-Aqeeli, the deputy minister for research and innovation at the...

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Egyptian president inaugurates King Salman International University in Sharm El-Sheikh

Sun, 2020-11-01 00:01 RIYADH: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated King Salman International University in Sharm El-Sheikh on Saturday, in the presence of Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, governor of Tabuk region. Prince Fahd headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the opening ceremony on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Upon his arrival at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, Prince Fahd was received by Egyptian...

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Saudi matchmakers face a modern makeover

Sun, 2020-11-01 00:08 RIYADH: The traditional skills of the Kingdom’s matchmakers have survived many changes, and they are confident that amid rapid social changes among the younger generation and a technological revolution they can continue to ply their trade. As men and women enjoy opportunities to mingle and meet and attitudes across the country are starting to change, the once-traditional practice of matchmaking should theoretically start...

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Blue moon offers Saudi Arabia stargazers a celestial treat

Author:  Sun, 2020-11-01 00:05 JEDDAH: We’ve all heard the expression “once in a blue moon” to denote something rare — and Saturday night was one of those special occasions, when the skies above the Kingdom were lit up with the spectacular full moon. What makes it a blue moon is not its color, however, but the fact that it is the second full moon to appear in this calendar month, a phenomenon that occurs every 2.5-three years. The...

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Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser, chair of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 23:54 Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser is the chair of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (YEA) Summit under the Saudi G20 presidency. A serial entrepreneur and investor, Prince Fahad has an extensive track record in launching and accelerating start-ups. He has expanded his business portfolio from digital technology and logistics to encompass enterprises that address the current global and local market...

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How Saudi women are becoming equal partners in progress

Sat, 2020-10-31 22:31 RIYADH: Women’s participation in the workforce and the wider Saudi economy and having more women in leadership positions is one of the key goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform strategy. That is why the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) has made achieving gender parity and the promotion of women to senior positions a top priority, according to its vice president of strategic planning and business development,...

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"4 More Years For Warrior In White House": Trump's Daughter At Poll Rally

US President Donald Trump is a warrior and needs four more years in the White House, his daughter Ivanka Trump has said, asserting that he delivered more than his commitment to his countrymen. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3myaO...

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India Records 48,268 New Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours

India reported a daily jump of 48,268 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally past the 81-lakh mark, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3oCHc...

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Polls Not For Power But Honour For Gwalior-Chambal: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The battle in bye-elections for Madhya Pradesh assembly is not about power but respect for the Gwalior-Chambal region, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3213b...

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India-China Ties Under "Severe Stress": S Jaishankar

The ties between India and China have come under "severe stress" and the agreements inked by both sides over the last few years must be respected to restore normalcy in relations, External Affairs... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2TUrz...

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Boris Johnson Announces Month-Long Virus Lockdown For England

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new four-week coronavirus lockdown across England, a dramatic shift in strategy following warnings hospitals would become overwhelmed within weeks... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37ZBZ...

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"Giving Up" On Virus, Says Biden As Trump Derides Doctors Amid Covid Surge

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Friday sought support in Midwestern states where the coronavirus has roared back, with Trump falsely accusing doctors of profiting from... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kIw9...

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Mexico Names First Woman Minister To Tackle Drug Cartels

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday nominated the country's first female security minister in charge of coordinating the fight against drug cartels and other criminals. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34IXq...

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US Covid Infections Cross 9 Million, Record 1-Day Spike Of 94,000 Cases

The United States passed nine million reported coronavirus cases on Friday and broke its own record for daily new infections for the second day in a row, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2HJM5...

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France Back In Virus Lockdown As Europe Cases Top 10 Million

France entered a new lockdown on Friday as the resurgent coronavirus pandemic increasingly forced other countries to consider following suit, with Europe passing 10 million total infections and the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35KHt...

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Recovery Rate Rises To 91%

India saw 48,648 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day taking the COVID-19 caseload to 80,88,851, while the active cases fell below 6,00,000, according to the Union Health Ministry data... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oCHc...

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Odisha Didn't Give Relief To People Despite Centre's Help: Minister

Slamming the Odisha government for "failing" to manage the COVID-19 situation in the state, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday accused the ruling BJD leaders of being "insensitive" to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3oL2c...

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Saudi women get in the swing for golf glory

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 01:20 JEDDAH: Saudi women are breaking new barriers on the Kingdom’s golf greens, becoming acquainted with the sport and the benefits that come with it. Though golf is a relatively new sport in the country, women have been encouraged to take up the game through new opportunities and support provided to them. Golf continues to be a male-dominated sport. Despite women showing huge interest in the game, they...

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Saudi Arabia, WHO launch anti-dengue campaign in Aden

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 01:07 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a campaign of insecticide spraying and raising dengue fever awareness in Aden governorate, Yemen, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO). The 18-month campaign will include spraying, community awareness activities about dengue fever and malaria, vector surveillance and environmental management of all...

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Al-Sudais inspects Zamzam water project in Makkah

Sat, 2020-10-31 00:49 MAKKAH: The president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, inspected the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Zamzam Water Project on Friday. Following his tour of the facilities, Al-Sudais met with the members of the supervising committee. He urged all those responsible for the project to empower Saudi youth by encouraging them to take part. The committee stressed the...

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Riyadh forum to discuss COVID-19 global challenges

Sat, 2020-10-31 00:41 The 11th Forum for Medical Research, sponsored by Saudi National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, will be held virtually on Nov. 4 and 5 under the title “COVID-19 vaccines: Global challenges and the future.” The forum will consist of 10 sessions discuss six of the most important topics related to the development of a safe, working vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including vaccines currently being...

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ThePlace: Qasr Al-Farid, a largest single rock in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Sat, 2020-10-31 00:33 The Saudi tourist destination of AlUla reopened its doors to visitors on Friday, and will remain available and packed with outdoor activities throughout the year. Visitors do not have to wait for a season to visit AlUla; they can now visit the ancient site at any time. The destination will be ready for international visitors, too, when travel restrictions are lifted next year. Qasr Al-Farid, one of the largest existing...

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Virus vaccine waiting on Saudi ‘green light’

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 00:29 JEDDAH: China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine is set to be administered to Saudi patients after passing third stage clinical trials, but remains on hold until approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) signed an agreement with China’s Sinovac Biotech to receive a vaccine for COVID-19 to be distributed to about 7,000 health workers. The vaccine...

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Saudi Arabia continues progress toward diversified economy

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 00:25 RIYADH: The Ministry of Finance’s figures for the third quarter of 2020 show that the Kingdom continues to successfully diversify its economy and shift the country away from its reliance on oil revenues. The ministry announced on Wednesday that non-oil revenues for Q3 2020 amounted to SR122.9 billion, while oil revenues reached SR92.5 billion, marking a continuation of a trend that has developed over...

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King Salman receives message from Kuwait’s emir

Author:  Sat, 2020-10-31 00:05 King Salman received a written message from Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday. The message was handed to Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh when he received Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, minister of foreign affairs and acting minister of information of Kuwait. Later, Prince Faisal saw the Kuwaiti minister off on his departure from Riyadh. Also...

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Bander Asiri, Saudi Shoura Council member

Fri, 2020-10-30 23:49 Bander Asiri has been appointed for a second four-year term as Shoura Council member by a royal decree issued last week. The decree, issued by King Salman, appointed 150 members to the council for a period of four years and it will be headed by Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh.  During his career in public office, Asiri worked as the acting president of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media from July 2015...

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Amid Trump's Bid To Ban TikTok, US Judge's Fresh Roadblock

A US federal judge on Friday issued an injunction temporarily blocking an executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at banning TikTok, throwing up a legal roadblock ahead of a November 12... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2JjG4...

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In Reversal, Walmart To Keep Guns In Stores

Walmart reversed course Friday and said it would keep guns in shopping areas, quickly shifting away from a plan to keep firearms away from customers. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oEcE...

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Continuing "To Establish Virus Origins To Prevent Future Outbreaks": WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that international experts had held their first meeting, albeit virtually, with their Chinese counterparts in order to investigate the animal origins of the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34Ijh...

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India Test-Fires Air-Launched Version Of BrahMos Missile: Report

In a display of its growing combat prowess, the Indian Air Force on Friday successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mFUY...

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We Want To See Our Fans In India And Show Them Our Performances: BTS

BTS started and ended the interview by saying Namaste to the Indian audience from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34IoY...

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US Passes 9 Million Reported Coronavirus Cases: Johns Hopkins

The United States passed nine million reported coronavirus cases on Friday, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University, as infections spike days before the nation chooses its next president. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mERT...

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France Back In Virus Lockdown As Europe Cases Top 10 Million

France entered a new lockdown on Friday as the resurgent coronavirus pandemic increasingly forced other countries to consider following suit, with Europe passing 10 million total infections and the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/35KHt...

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Pak Minister's Admission Reveals Truth Of Pulwama Attack: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said that a Pakistani minister's admission of his country's involvement in the 2019 Pulwama attack has revealed the truth on the matter and silenced those who had... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eaw5...

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"Our Government Provided 6 Lakh Jobs In 15 Years," Says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that his government provided over 6 lakh jobs during its 15-year regime as compared to 95,000 people getting jobs during the RJD regime from 1990 to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mAA4...

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Delhi Man Stabbed Multiple Times, Dies; Chilling Attack Caught On CCTV

A young man punched and kicked by a man and then stabbed multiple times as two others watch. The chilling sequence was caught on a CCTV camera from south Delhi's Tigri area. The police have arrested... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2TBtR...

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Assam-Mizoram Border Blockade Back Within A Week Of Resolution

A week after a supposed breakthrough in the Assam-Mizoram border deadlock, blockades have resurfaced over the past two days. Locals on Assam's side of the border have stopped vehicles from going into... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31TWO...

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Amid Protests, Walmart Removes Guns From Display At US Stores

Walmart plans to remove guns and ammunition from its sales floors in the US following unrest in Philadelphia this week, a spokeswoman said Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kGwg...

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US Tops 90,000 Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours For First Time

The United States notched a record number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday, for the first time topping 90,000 diagnoses in 24 hours, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Jgls...

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Late iPhone Launch Temporarily Wiped $100 Billion Off Apple's Stock Value

The late launch of new 5G phones caused Apple Inc's customers to put off buying new devices, leading the company on Thursday to report the steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales in two years. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2TP5t...

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Late iPhone Launch Temporarily Wiped $100 Billion Off Apple's Stock Value

The late launch of new 5G phones caused Apple Inc's customers to put off buying new devices, leading the company on Thursday to report the steepest quarterly drop in iPhone sales in two years. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2TP5t...

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Nitish Kumar Needs Trump's Reassurance: Chirag Paswan's Dig On BJP Links

Nitish Kumar is suffering from insecurity following speculation about BJP backing for his rebellion, Chirag Paswan indicated on Thursday, saying despite multiple reassurances by the BJP, "the Chief... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2TxpW...

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Coronavirus Cases Cross 80-Lakh Mark In India

Coronavirus Latest News LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 caseload surpassed the 80-lakh mark on Thursday with 49,881 new cases. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31UCV...

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The Hajjana: heritage of Saudi Arabia’s camel riding border patrol honored

Fri, 2020-10-30 01:55 The Hajjana — fearless camel riders who patrolled the Kingdom’s borders — helped pave the way for the establishment of the modern Saudi state. Their story goes back almost 90 years when a Hajjana border patrol was established during the reign of King Abdul Aziz in 1933. After the Kingdom’s founder reclaimed Al-Ahsa, he ordered sea and land patrols to be carried out to tighten security in the region’s border areas. Patrols...

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Saudi e-learning platform hosts 850k classes daily

Fri, 2020-10-30 01:41 RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Education’s online education platform Madrasati is currently hosting over 850,000 virtual classrooms allowing teachers and students from across the Kingdom to interact on a daily basis. The platform provides students with virtual classes, homework assignment and delivery tools and is used in conjunction with the iEN YouTube channel and the iEN national education portal. School leaders consistently...

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KSRelief launches new medical campaign in Sudan

Author:  Fri, 2020-10-30 01:35 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) on Thursday launched a new voluntary medical campaign in Sudan to combat blindness and the diseases that cause it. KSRelief’s volunteer medical team will perform about 2,500 surgeries, in addition to distributing eyeglasses and medicines for cases that do not require surgeries. Meanwhile in Amman, KSRelief delivered civil defense...

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8 schools opened in Yemen's Mahra with Saudi support

Author:  Fri, 2020-10-30 01:23 MAHRA: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has inaugurated eight schools in Yemen’s Mahra governorate with the start of the new academic year. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mahra Gov. Sheikh Mohammed Ali bin Yasser, Director of Education Samir Harash, SDRPY Secretary-General Salem bin Nimer and other officials. The project is carried out and financed by the...

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G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance Summit discusses role of entrepreneurs in time of crisis

Fri, 2020-10-30 01:10 JEDDAH: Thursday’s G20 Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance (YEA) Summit focused heavily on the way in which numerous small businesses and entrepreneurs have successfully pivoted to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and shown that they can be valuable partners in keeping economies afloat. The virtual event, which continues Friday, brought together thousands of business leaders and talented young entrepreneurs from across...

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