Dr. Manal Al-Malki, dean at Jazan University

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-01 02:26 Dr. Manal Al-Malki was recently appointed dean of the Faculty of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Jazan University. She has been its vice dean since December 2017.  She worked at the university as a lecturer between August 2014 and January 2017, and has been working as an assistant professor since February 2017. Al-Malki holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Taif University,...

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Deal signed to strengthen Saudi art, cultural sectors

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-01 02:12 RIYADH: Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Misk Art Institute (MAI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to share expertise and promote cooperation across several areas. The move is part of Saudi Vision 2030 linked policies, aiming to create increased job opportunities and prospects for the local community and put the country on the world tourist map. The MoU was signed in...

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KSrelief condemns terrorist attack on Aden airport

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-01 02:09 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) strongly condemned the attack on Aden airport, which killed and wounded dozens of people and which took place on Wednesday shortly after the arrival of the newly formed Yemeni Cabinet. In a statement released on Thursday, KSrelief stressed that this criminal act demonstrates the brutality of the forces of extremism and terrorism,...

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Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province conducts health inspection tours

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-01 01:58 DAMMAM: Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province municipality has carried out 940 field inspection tours in the region as part of its monitoring of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures. The checks were conducted with the oversight of relevant authorities to ensure that the necessary protocols were in place to protect the health and safety of Saudi nationals and residents. The inspections resulted...

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Saudi Human Resources Development Fund launches third phase of Doroob program

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-01 01:55 The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), represented by the Saudi e-training platform Doroob, has announced that the third phase of the program will kick off on Friday via the link: https://doroob.sa/ar/doroob-in Hadaf has urged private sector employees and jobseekers to register in the training program to develop their skills and expertise in line with the Saudi labor market’s needs and...

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At 1.1 Degrees, Delhi Records Coldest New Year's Day In 15 Years

Dense fog and numbing cold gripped Delhi on New Year's Day as the mercury plummeted to 1.1 degrees celsius, the lowest in 15 years. The minimum of 1.1 degrees Celsius was recorded by theSafdarjung... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38Trh...

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A Very Happy New Year From The Bachchans. See How They Welcomed 2021

"Love, peace and happiness god bless. Happy 2021," wrote Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38Tre...

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Ford, Mahindra Call Off Auto Joint Venture

The companies said in separate statements that the decision was driven by changes in the global economy over the last 15 months, causing both to reassess their capital allocation priorities. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3n05w...

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India's Fresh COVID-19 Cases Fall 8% In A Day, Total At 1.02 Crore

India added 20,035 coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, placing its overall number at 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry's data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is 8 per... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3o8VI...

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pCO8...

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pwZc...

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pwZc...

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pCO8...

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hw6K...

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All Calls From Jio To Other Networks To Be Free From Today

Voice calls from Reliance Jio's network to any network across India will be free starting January 1, billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio said from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3n1D0...

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India's First "Mysterious" Monolith Spotted In Ahmedabad Park

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rICD...

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Suvendu Adhikari's Brother Hints At Joining BJP

Following his removal as the chairman of the board of administrators of Contai Municipality in Purba Medinipur district, Trinamool Congress leader Soumendu Adhikari on Thursday hinted that he would... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/38NmN...

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India's First "Mysterious" Monolith Spotted In Ahmedabad Park

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rICD...

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Goldsmith Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aZqr...

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Redmi Could Launch the Cheapest Snapdragon 888-Powered Smartphone

Redmi phone with Snapdragon 888 SoC could be the cheapest offering when it comes to phones powered by the latest Qualcomm mobile chipset. There is no release date or pricing associated with this... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2L4p1...

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Goldsmith Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3aZqr...

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LIVE: 1.02 Crore Coronavirus Cases In India So Far, 1,48,738 Total Deaths

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data on Thursday showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3n4Vq...

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Man Allegedly Carries Rs 29 Lakh Cash In Delhi Metro, Arrested

The CISF has apprehended a man for allegedly carrying Rs 29 lakh "suspect" cash at a Delhi Metro station, officials said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3o7Fn...

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Immunity: This Dry Fruits Ladoo Is A Traditional Remedy To Fight Cold Wave

Immunity: The season comes with its own set of challenges, eating dry fruits and nuts may help keep you warm and fortified because of the antioxidants. Dry fruits are also packed with... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38NO3...

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5 New Cases Of Mutant Covid Strain In India, Total 25 Cases So Far

5 new cases of UK coronavirus strain in India, total 25 cases so far from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rP27...

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Night Curfew, Ban On Gatherings In States Ahead Of New Year: 10 Points

Three metros -- Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai -- and several states including Punjab and Kerala have announced restrictions including big gatherings and night curfew for New Year's eve in view of the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hwo4...

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Delhi Shivers On New Year's Eve, Temperature Dips To 3.3 Degrees Celsius

Delhi Cold wave: On New Year's Eve, Delhi shivered at 3.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature recorded in the season so far. Icy winds swept through the city bringing the temperatures down... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/382MH...

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21,822 New Covid Cases In India, 1.02 Crore Total Cases, 1,48,738 Deaths

India added 21,822 coronavirus infections in 24 hours, taking its tally to 1.02 crore cases, the Health Ministry data this morning showed. The number of fresh infections is six per cent higher than... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rGgH...

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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Listed On Brand's Indian Website Ahead Of Launch

The new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is the bike maker's entry-level adventure tourer and has now been listed on the company's Indian website, hinting at an imminent launch. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mWlk...

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China Is Making It Harder To Solve The Mystery Of How Covid Began

In the year since seafood hawkers started appearing at Wuhan's hospitals sickened with a strange and debilitating pneumonia, the world has learned a lot about Covid-19, from the way it spreads to how... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pFuS...

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HSRP And Colour-Coded Stickers Application Process Simplified

In a bid to make it easier for people, the portal has simplified the steps for vehicle owners by reducing the number of fields that are required to be filled, to almost half. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aTY4...

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"Unfortunate": Huge Wildfire At Dzuko Valley At Manipur-Nagaland Border

A huge wildfire has engulfed the picturesque Dzuko Valley, famous for its biodiversity and seasonal flowers, located at the borders of Manipur and Nagaland. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3o18a...

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Night Curfew In Delhi Today, Tomorrow To Restrict New Year Celebrations

No public gatherings will be allowed in Delhi tonight and tomorrow between 11 pm and 6 am as the state government has announced a night curfew to restrict the New Year's celebrations. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34Xoe...

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3 "Terrorists" Shot Dead, Say J&K Cops, Families Claim They Were Innocent

Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police said three terrorists were shot dead on the outskirts of Srinagar, the families of the killed "terrorists" alleged that "innocent" young people including the son... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rIr8...

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Rohit Sharma's Daughter Samaira Turns 2, Wife Ritika Shares Adorable Pics

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira celebrated her second birthday on Wednesday and Ritika Sajdeh came up with a series of adorable pictures to wish their cookie monster. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ry1n...

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Issues Of Stubble Burning, Power Subsidies Sorted, Say Farmer Leaders

Central ministers and farmer leaders have reached a consensus on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies during talks on Wednesday, a farmer leader said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/38MXu...

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Night Curfew In Delhi From 11 PM To 6 AM To Restrict New Year Celebration

No public gatherings will be allowed in Delhi tonight and tomorrow between 11 pm and 6 am as the state government has announced a night curfew to restrict the New Year's celebrations. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34Xoe...

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China's Bottled Water King Dethrones Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who's rarely quoted in the press. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3o3Q4...

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Canada To Require Negative COVID-19 Test For People Entering Country

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3n128...

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India Will Have COVID-19 Vaccine Within Days: AIIMS Director

Terming the approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK as a "big step forward", AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pGsC...

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2 Cases Of Mutant Covid Strain Detected In Noida, Meerut: UP Government

Traces of a new strain of coronavirus were found in two people who recently returned from the United Kingdom, an Uttar Pradesh official said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ht6f...

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nZGd...

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Happy New Year 2021: 10 Top Global Health Issues

Happy New Year 2021: On New Year's Eve the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted, "Let's make 2021 the year when we all stand together in solidarity to end inequities and save lives." The WHO posted... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34SIK...

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India Calls On Sri Lanka For Early Release Of 40 Fishermen

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3o0R8...

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LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally At 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rJSg...

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Mamata Banerjee Cooks Vegetables During Surprise Visit To Tribal Village

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday joined tribal women and cooked vegetables during a surprise visit to a tribal village in Birbhum district. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3mXtE...

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20,549 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 25% Higher Than Yesterday

Amid global fears over the new mutant strains of coronavirus, detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, India recorded 20,549 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, 25 per cent higher than... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pxtt...

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Honda 2Wheelers India Sales Cross 25 Lakh Units In Telangana

Honda 2Wheelers India has collectively sold over 25 lakh two-wheelers in Telangana, with scooters contributing immensely to the brand's overall success in the last decade. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ocuO...

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"Good People Finish 1st Too": Ganguly Lauds Rahane For "Special" MCG Win

Australia vs India: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly praised India's performance in their win against Australia in the second Test at the MCG. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rCGb...

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WWQn...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38Ptc...

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2WWQn...

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"No Question On Integrity Of Sikhs": Rajnath Singh Amid Farmer Protest

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday strongly disapproved of remarks such as "Maoist" or "Khalistanis" in the context of protesting farmers and said "allegations should not be made by anyone"... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3pzMu...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/38Ptc...

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Farmer Protest Live Updates: Meeting Between Centre, Farmers Today

Farmers protesting the agriculture laws fired a warning shot late Tuesday night ahead of a sixth round of talks with the centre today, saying that they would only discuss certain issues, including... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2Mip8...

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nZGd...

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20 Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, 8 In Delhi

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hqqe...

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Two young Saudi ‘Sheroes’ accelerate Dakar Rally preparations

Wed, 2020-12-30 00:46 RIYADH: Two Saudi women are aiming to make history as the first female athletes from the Kingdom to participate in the annual Dakar Rally, as part of a team dubbed the “Sheroes.” Co-captains Dania Akeel and Mashael Alobaidan hope to become a symbol of the country’s development and inspire women in Saudi Arabia to pursue their passions and follow their dreams, with a six-month project designed to train them up for...

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British envoy to Riyadh visits King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival

Author:  Wed, 2020-12-30 00:57 RIYADH: British Ambassador Neil Crompton on Wednesday visited the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival. The ambassador toured the festival and learned about the vision of “Camel Club,” which aims to expand the camel sector. Crompton praised the activities and arrangements at the festival. He lauded the efforts to preserve the rich Arab heritage. The festival is an annual cultural, sports and entertainment...

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Turkey is no longer an option for Saudi tourists

Author:  Wed, 2020-12-30 00:37 JEDDAH: Saudis are known for their leisure travel. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the resultant lockdowns have hit the global tourist industry hard. However, with the availability of vaccinations against the deadly infection, hopes for the revival of the industry are high. Saudis are also anxiously waiting to once again explore the world and revisit their favorite destinations. Turkey...

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KSrelief distributes over 562 tons of food in Yemen

Author:  Wed, 2020-12-30 00:33 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Tuesday distributed over 562 tons of food items among the internally displaced Yemenis in Hajjah governorate. A total of 9,627 people benefited from the food aid. The center’s health teams, meanwhile, continued field visits to schools in Aden governorate as part of a campaign to address the issue of malnutrition among Yemeni children...

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Saudi club launches project to protect falcons

Author:  Wed, 2020-12-30 00:32 RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club will launch the first phase of its “Hadad” program on Wednesday to return falcons to their natural habitats. The project will be carried with the help from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, the National Center for Wildlife Development and several volunteers. The program is the first of its kind in the Kingdom. It aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s pioneering...

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Experts call to incentivize research sector in Saudi Arabia

Author:  Wed, 2020-12-30 00:26 RIYADH: The Clinical Trial Unit, in coordination with King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), hosted a webinar to discuss major advances in clinical research, challenges to progress, and the future of clinical research in the Kingdom. “Research in Saudi Arabia has improved dramatically over the past 10 years, and we are seeing better knowledge, better policies, better research quality, and I know...

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14 New Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, Total 20 Cases So Far

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3hqqe...

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UAE Reports "Limited Number" Of Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered a "limited number" of cases of people infected with the new coronavirus variant in the country, a government official said, the first confirmed cases of a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KKBy...

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"Shubman Gill Is Special Talent, Don't Compare Him To Anyone": Jaffer

IND vs AUS: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer urged people not to compare him to anyone and put "undue pressure" on him. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nYZb...

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Income Tax Body Detects Suspect Transactions Of Rs 300 Crore In Delhi

The Income Tax department raided a number of hawala operators in Delhi and detected suspect transactions worth Rs 300 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37Um8...

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LIVE: India's Covid Tally Rises To Over 1.02 Crore, 1.48 Lakh Deaths

The daily new coronavirus infections in India dipped below 20,000 for the third time this month taking the COVID-19 caseload to 1,02,24,303, while the recoveries crossed 98 lakh, according to the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3obvB...

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Green Jalebis, Wedding Procession: Farmers' Unique Ways To Grab Eyeballs

Serving "green jalebis" to taking out a "baraat" (wedding procession), farmers protesting at Singhu border here are using innovative ways to communicate their grievances and demands to the central... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3nYRZ...

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Karnataka Upper House Deputy Speaker Found Dead, Police Say Suicide

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharmegowda was found dead near a railway track in state's Chikkamagaluru district this morning, police said today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WQ7y...

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Panel Recommends Environment Clearance For Central Vista Project

The environment ministry's expert appraisal committee has recommended granting environment clearance to the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, but directed that its developer... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KHhH...

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In Biden's Digital Team, India-Born Aisha Shah Bags Senior Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34RV4...

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Panel Recommends Environment Clearance For Central Vista Project

The environment ministry's expert appraisal committee has recommended granting environment clearance to the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, but directed that its developer... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2KHhH...

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Punjab Teacher Cycles 225 Km To Delhi To Join Farmers' Protest

Manoj Kumar, who is employed as a teacher in a government school in Punjab's Sangrur district, cycled 225 kilometres to reach Delhi's Tikri border on Monday to express solidarity with the farmers who... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hnFe...

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Pregnant J&K District Development Council Member Takes Oath At Her Home

A pregnant DDC member was administered oath at her residence here on Monday even as 137 other newly-elected members in Kashmir swore to uphold the Constitution and sovereignty of the country, leading... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rC83...

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Odisha Unable To Trace 62 UK Returnees

The Odisha government on Monday said that as many as 62 returnees from the United Kingdom are untraceable despite the administration's request for cooperation to keep a tab on the new coronavirus... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34TeN...

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Saudi Shoura Council urges King Fahd National Library to enhance digital services

Tue, 2020-12-29 01:42 The Shoura Council on Monday called on the King Fahd National Library to enhance work on its project to serve clients using digital means. It urged the library to encourage the use of e-books taking into account the intellectual property rights in the Kingdom. The council also requested the library to increase coordination with all institutions of higher education particularly those which grant master’s degrees and Ph.Ds. The...

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Dawood Al-Dawood, Saudi Aramco vice president

Tue, 2020-12-29 01:29 Dawood Al-Dawood has been a Saudi Aramco vice president since 2008. He is currently vice president of the Northern Area Oil Operations. Al-Dawood recently won the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award of S&P Global Platts, the credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics provider. The Aramco executive has 37 years’ experience in the energy business, with extensive knowledge across the upstream, downstream and international...

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Hajj Ministry launches new smart cards for pilgrims

Tue, 2020-12-29 01:20 JEDDAH: New smart cards will be provided for pilgrims in the coming Hajj season as part of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s efforts to ease services for worshippers using advanced tech features. The ministry launched the Hajj smart platform and card as part of this year’s Makkah Cultural Forum, held under the title: “How to be an example in the digital world.” The smart ID cards will contain barcodes holding personal,...

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Saudi expats welcome new chance to fly home

Tue, 2020-12-29 01:13 RIYADH: Stranded expats have welcomed the decision from the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) allowing international carriers to fly foreigners out of Saudi Arabia. Travel agencies were kept busy as people began booking flights out of the Kingdom following the GACA circular issued on Sunday. The Ministry of Interior last week announced the suspension of international flights after a new variant of coronavirus...

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Loujain Al-Hathloul jailed for 68 months, with half sentence suspended

Tue, 2020-12-29 00:34 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor and the attorney for Loujain Al-Hathloul, sentenced to 68 months in prison under counterterrorism laws, will both file an appeal against the verdict of the Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh, sources told Arab News. The Public Prosecutor is seeking a harsher sentence while her lawyer wants the conviction dropped after Al-Hathloul was found guilty of involvement in a number of...

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KSrelief, UN officials discuss plans to renovate schools for Syrian refugees in Jordan

Author:  Mon, 2020-12-28 23:58 RIYADH: A team from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has discussed with UN officials plans to renovate schools in the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The talks on Monday — with Sarah Oliva, director of the UN Development Program (UNDP) in Jordan, and Majda Al-Assaf, the UNDP’s deputy country director — are part of a cooperative effort to provide humanitarian...

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Saudi artists ready to unleash their musical talents

Mon, 2020-12-28 23:54 JEDDAH: Saudis have welcomed the Minister of Culture’s decision to issue the first licenses to two musical training institutes in the Kingdom, with a specialized online platform to be launched in 90 days. “I announce the issuance of the first license for two music institutes in the Kingdom,” said Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Monday. He called on enthusiasts in the music sector to apply...

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Expert hails safe cyberspace program for children

Author:  Mon, 2020-12-28 23:50 RIYADH: A new program to create a safe cyberspace for children around the world is “of paramount importance” to protect their security and privacy online, a cybersecurity expert says. “While the internet can bring significant benefits of knowledge, education, entertainment and development, it also exposes children to many risks including cyberbullying, violence and harassment,” Dr. Muhammad Khurram...

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