Vaccination not required to perform Umrah in Ramadan

Author:  Thu, 2021-04-01 02:00 JEDDAH: Pilgrims wishing to perform Umrah during Ramadan this year will not have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. While answering a query about vaccinations on Twitter, the ministry’s customer service center account said that inoculations are not a requirement yet to get permission for Umrah during Ramadan. However,...

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Saudi Commerce Ministry warns shoppers against online scams

Thu, 2021-04-01 01:41 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has recently become the target of online fraudsters and scammers whose fake logos impersonate government entities in an attempt to lure not only naive online shoppers but experienced ones. The Saudi Ministry of Commerce renewed its warning to consumers against shopping with unknown and unreliable foreign electronic stores. It said that monitoring and follow-up operations had led to group of websites...

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DiplomaticQuarter: British envoy praises Saudi Green, Middle East Green initiatives

Thu, 2021-04-01 01:44 RIYADH: British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton praised the “Saudi Green” and the “Middle East Green” initiatives announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stressing that these initiatives will help in protecting the planet. “Fantastic to see the Crown Prince’s commitment to protect the planet and combat climate change through the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Green Middle East Initiative,’” the envoy...

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Riyadh Oasis receives foreign envoys

Thu, 2021-04-01 01:30 JEDDAH: Chinese Ambassador Chen Weiqing became the latest to visit Riyadh Oasis following its reopening. Earlier, the French and British ambassadors visited the tourist attraction. Weiqing donned a shemagh and igaal (Saudi headwear worn by men) and tweeted a photo of himself captioned in Arabic: “Evening in Riyadh Oasis.” The president of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Turki Al-Sheikh, welcomed him,...

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Who’s Who: Sheila Al-Rowaily, CEO of Wisayah Global Investment Management Company

Author:  Mahad Mohamed ID:  1617228777276805900 Thu, 2021-04-01 01:12 Sheila Al-Rowaily has been the CEO of Wisayah Global Investment Management Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, since January 2019. Over her 20 years at Aramco, Al-Rowaily has led a number of innovative and complex projects including the creation of Wisayah, which invests Saudi Aramco Group Companies’ pension funds, defined contribution funds and other...

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Saudi state minister meets Kuwaiti leaders

Author:  SPA ID:  1617227918766741500 Thu, 2021-04-01 00:56 Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday received Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz and his accompanying delegation, who delivered a message from King Salman. In a separate meeting, Prince Turki also met Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and delivered a message from Crown...

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"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31BmD...

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Nearly 500 Children Tested Positive For COVID-19 This Month In Bengaluru

Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is seeing a huge surge in the COVID-19 numbers and children are not being spared in this spike. As per the data released on Tuesday evening, Of the nearly 2,000... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m8xg...

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Priyanka Gandhi Takes On PM Modi For Quoting From Bible At Rally

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "quoting" from the Bible at a poll rally and nothing for the nuns harassed by "goons" belonging to his party... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rFTi...

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April Fools' Day 2021: Quotes, Cards And Funny Messages To Share

Happy April Fools' Day: Today is April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day. 1st April has always been a day of jokes, pranks and fun. The old and the young are equally excited over the April Fools' Day. Here... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ucJe...

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"Orders Issued By Oversight": Interest Rate Cuts On Small Savings Dropped

The government has rolled back cuts on interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, announced last evening. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31BmD...

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Pics: Second Phase Of Voting For West Bengal And Assam Assembly Elections Begins

Polling began at 7 am today for for 30 constituencies, including the high-profile Nandigram seat, in the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections and for 39 seats in the second phase of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cGwX...

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PM Urges Bengal To "Strengthen Democracy" As 2nd Phase Vote Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the people of West Bengal to go out in large numbers and vote for the second phase of the assembly election. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2PJno...

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India Vaccine Net Widens Today To All Those Who Are 45 Or Older: 10 Facts

India enters the third phase of the world's largest inoculation drive today as vaccine net extends to people who are 45 and older. By vaccinating more people, the centre aims to give a boost to Covid... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2PPE9...

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US Exporters Continue To Encounter Significant Barriers In India: Report

The Biden administration has alleged that US exporters continued to encounter significant tariff and non-tariff barriers that impede the imports of its products into India. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39yoJ...

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Opinion: Reading Mamata's Letter Seeking Opposition Unity In Midst Of Election

Have Opposition leaders finally realised that a single party can't stop the BJP juggernaut, and to dislodge the BJP, and for their own survival, it is important to come together? from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rznT...

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India Vaccine Net Widens Today To All Those Who Are 45 Or Older: 10 Facts

India enters the third phase of the world's largest inoculation drive today as vaccine net extends to people who are 45 and older. By vaccinating more people, the centre aims to give a boost to Covid... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PPE9...

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US Special Presidential Envoy For Climate John Kerry To Visit India

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, New Delhi and Dhaka from April 1-9 to discuss the climate crisis, the State Department has announced. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3rF3N...

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Music Director Bappi Lahiri Tests Positive For COVID-19

Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the singer's spokesperson confirmed. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sGxo...

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As Bengal, Assam Vote, All Eyes On Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari

For Mamata Banerjee, and the BJP, the battle for Nandigram is a prestige fight because it was the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement in the region that helped her capture power in the state for the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fAjt...

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D-Day For Mamata Banerjee As Nandigram Votes In Phase 2 Of Bengal Polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's bold call to take on her party's most prominent defector to the BJP on his home turf will be put to the test today as the people of Nandigram go to vote... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fwjB...

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Bengal's Biggest Fight Today In Nandigram, 39 Seats Up For Polls In Assam

Nandigram - the epicentre of the battle for Bengal - goes to polls today, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee toe-to-toe with her protege-turned-arch rival Suvendu Adhikari. Thirty constituencies in... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3u7LQ...

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Madras High Court Orders Reburial Of COVID-19 Victim Dr Simon Hercules

After 11 months of his death, the Madras High Court on Wednesay ordered the exhumation of the body of Dr Simon Hercules, who had been treating Covid patients and fell victim to the virus in April last... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3macV...

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"Stayed Up Nights Apologising...": George Floyd Death Witness's Regret

The teenager who took the viral video of George Floyd's death told the trial on Tuesday of the white police officer charged with killing the 46-year-old Black man that she regrets not being able to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3waTS...

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After Canada, Germany Halts AstraZeneca Jabs For Under-60s Over Clot Risk

Germany will deploy AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for general use only for over-60 year olds, the government said Tuesday, imposing restrictions for younger people taking the jab after several... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cC6c...

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Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested In Mumbai Drugs Case

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today, a day after he was detained for questioning over restricted drugs found at his Mumbai home. He... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2OcbR...

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"Actually, I Am Shandilya..." Mamata Banerjee Signs Off From Nandigram

As the curtains came down Tuesday night on campaigning for the second phase of the Bengal election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played one final card - telling voters she belonged to the 'Shandilya... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wdaf...

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Saudi Air Force begins joint exercise with US and Pakistani forces

Author:  ARAB NEWS ID:  1617156462712018400 Wed, 2021-03-31 05:07 RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and their US and Pakistani counterparts have begun a joint military exercise at Mushaf Air Base in Punjab province, the Saudi Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. The Aces Meet 2021 maneuvers were launched on Monday in the presence of Maj. Gen. Awad Al-Zahrani, the Saudi Military Attache in Pakistan, and Chief of Air Staff...

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Saudi Arabia, Cyprus discuss enhance bilateral ties

Wed, 2021-03-31 02:04 Cornelius Corneliou, the permanent secretary of the Cyrpus Foreign Ministry, called on Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir at his office in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral ties and discussed ways to enhance them in various sectors. They also discussed issues of common interest. In a separate meeting, outgoing Pakistani Ambassador Raja Ijaz Ali called on the Saudi minister...

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How Misk Academy empowered young Saudis to prosper in the modern workplace

Author:  Wed, 2021-03-31 01:45 RIYADH: Almost 2,000 young Saudis have advanced their careers thanks to skills developed through an academy designed to diversify the Kingdom’s workforce. The Misk Academy was set up in 2018 as a collaboration between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Misk Foundation and General Assembly, a global education company. The academy provides young Saudis the resources needed to compete in the global...

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Who’s Who: Nasir Al-Naimi, senior vice president of upstream at Saudi Aramco

Wed, 2021-03-31 01:59 Nasir Al-Naimi was recently appointed senior vice president of upstream at Saudi Aramco. His responsibilities include exploration, petroleum engineering, drilling, oil and gas operations, unconventional resources, and upstream research and development. Al-Naimi obtained a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Southern California in 1985. He has also attended several leadership training programs,...

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Saudi Arabia’s efforts for conservation of water lauded

Wed, 2021-03-31 01:55 RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley inaugurated the 9th International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments on behalf of King Salman. The virtual event was organized by King Saud University’s Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water and Desert Research, Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Foundation and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. A...

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Deal signed to localize 39 jobs at Dammam port

Wed, 2021-03-31 01:45 RIYADH: The General Authority for Ports (Mawani), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, on Tuesday finalized deals to localize more jobs at the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam. The deals were signed with Saudi Global Ports Co., Zamil Offshore Services Co., and Saudi Development and Saudi Development and Export Services Co. Under the agreement, 39 occupations related to port services...

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Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector ‘flourished’ in 2020 despite pandemic

Wed, 2021-03-31 00:58 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s resilient cultural sector had “flourished” and proved to be a “unifying force” during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, a government report has revealed. Despite the many challenges brought about by the global health crisis, the country’s Ministry of Culture recorded a successful year. In a report titled, “The State of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2020: Digitalization...

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Girls’ Council initiatives are ‘source of pride,’ says Saudi Arabia’s Qassim governor

Wed, 2021-03-31 00:50 MAKKAH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has described the initiatives of the region’s Girls’ Council as a “source of pride” because of their contribution to enhancing the role of women and encouraging them to innovate and lead in all aspects of social work. He said the Girls’ Council in Qassim was the first of its kind in the Kingdom and that it was an ambitious body benefiting more than 300,000 women. He added...

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No buffet services in Makkah restaurants, as virus cases continue to rise in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 2021-03-31 00:43 JEDDAH: Makkah municipality has intensified its effort to check the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the number of infections in the Kingdom continues to rise. With the month of Ramadan approaching, local authorities are taking extra measures to ensure people follow social distancing measures. As a precaution, the municipality has ordered suspension of buffet services in restaurants and prohibited public...

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Biden Expected To End Trump's H-1B Visa Ban: Report

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to allow a proclamation from his Republican predecessor that had blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States to expire on Wednesday,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31zTC...

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Railways To Ban Charging Of Electronic Devices On Trains At Night

The Railways has decided to disallow passengers from using mobile charging stations onboard trains between 11 pm and 5 am as a precautionary measure against the spread of fire, senior officials said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sCLK...

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No Permit Needed For Vehicles Carrying Oxygen Till September 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3u7ai...

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WHO Chief Toughens Tone On China With Lab Probe Call

The WHO's chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang from a laboratory leak. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cBAv...

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Sharad Pawar Doing Well After Operation: Maharashtra Health Minister

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is doing well after an operation, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ub2g...

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LIVE Updates: 14 Countries Raise Concerns On Virus Origin Report

The United States led a chorus of concern from a group of nations on Tuesday over a WHO-backed report into the origins of the coronavirus in China, with accusations swirling that Beijing failed to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wdPB...

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India Takes Part In Second Sherpas Meeting Of G7, Guest Countries

Suresh Prabhu, who is India's Sherpa to G-20 and G7, attended the second virtual meeting of Sherpas of Group of Seven (G7) and guest countries on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QRP7...

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2 French Naval Ships Arrive In India On Goodwill Visit

The French Navy's amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre and frigate Surcouf arrived in Kochi on Tuesday ahead of a mega naval war game involving France and four member nations of the Quad... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ftnO...

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"CAA Attack On Assam's Culture, Won't Allow Implementation": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "attack" on the language, history and culture of Assam, and promised that his party would not allow it to be... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31AfK...

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Mamata Banerjee Stands Up From Wheelchair As National Anthem Plays

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ended the campaign for Nandigram on a high note today, standing up on the dais despite her leg injury during the national anthem. Nandigram -- which has turned... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cAjm...

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India's Steady Economic Recovery In Doubt As Covid Cases Surge

India's consumption demand and business activity looked steady in February, although chances of a strong recovery appeared doubtful after a sharp surge in virus cases and the increasing risk of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2O47a...

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Farooq Abdullah Tests Covid Positive, Son Omar Says Family Self-Isolating

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has tested positive for COVID-19, his son Omar Abdullah tweeted this morning, adding that the family would self-isolate. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3w59o...

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Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order: Government Sources

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31wSU...

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Cops Attacked As Religious Procession Refused In Maharashtra, 4 Injured

A mob of sword-carrying Sikh protesters broke through barricades at a Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded last evening and attacked policemen, leaving four injured, after the police refused to allow a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31sYt...

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A Glimpse Of The Bachchan Residence In Pic Of Aaradhya's Holi Celebration

"Happiness, peace, good health and lots of love always," Aishwarya wrote in her Holi post from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3svYq...

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Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fqw5...

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Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order: Government Sources

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31wSU...

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"Trinamool, BJP Merely Conspirators Now Divided": Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The "silence of the graveyard" has engulfed Nandigram and Singur in the past decade, West Bengal's former communist Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said on the eve of the state's second... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39mfO...

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Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fqw5...

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Precautions urged as virus cases climb in Saudi Arabia

Author:  Tue, 2021-03-30 01:07 RIYADH: The Saudi Health Ministry has urged citizens to follow health measures, including avoiding large-scale gatherings and wearing masks, as coronavirus infections surpassed 500 for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. Officials issued repeated warnings of a crackdown on violators. As part of increased activity by authorities, Eastern Province police broke up a gathering in the village of Olaya...

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Saudi Human Rights Commission signs MoU to combat domestic violence

Author:  Tue, 2021-03-30 01:00 RYADH: The Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Mawaddah Charitable Association on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to increase coordination in protecting human rights and increase awareness to reduce domestic violence. The MoU was signed by HRC Chairman Awwad Al-Awwad and Princess Lulwa bint Nawwaf bin Muhammad, chairperson of the association’s board of directors. They agreed to establish...

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Saudi Interior Ministry launches new online services

Tue, 2021-03-30 00:54 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Monday announced the addition of five new services to the Absher platform. The new services added to the “Absher Individuals” platform include requesting amendments to academic credentials, correcting names in English and marital status and requesting civil records of children. The ministry also upgraded the services of the “Asher” platform for the hearing impaired. It allows...

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Who’s Who: Khaled Sharbatly, Saudi entrepreneur

Tue, 2021-03-30 00:49 Khaled Sharbatly is a rising international entrepreneur, investor, and sustainability influencer. He began his career at an early age with the launch of multiple startups. Sharbatly also took a keen interest in the corporate world through the platform of his family business Al-Nahla Group. Sharbatly joined Desert Technologies (dt) in 2018 as a managing partner. He leads business development and capital market operations...

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First Saudi licensed coffee evaluator optimistic about industry’s future in the Kingdom

Tue, 2021-03-30 00:36 JEDDAH: Ali Al-Diwani’s career in agriculture “accidentally” led him to become the first licensed coffee evaluator in the Kingdom. Originally from Jazan, he started his coffee career after he followed in the footsteps of his ancestors as a farmer and fruit trader who exported passionfruit from Hodeidah, Yemen, to Saudi Arabia. “In 2010, I was invited to a coffee bean workshop in Sanaa, Yemen, presented by a group of Mexican...

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