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93,774 worshipers perform prayer at Prophet’s Mosque on first day
MADINAH — A total of 93,774 worshipers are estimated to have performed obligatory prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on the first day after the mosque’s reopening on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia enters the 3rd phase of COVID-19 Testing
Saudi Arabia was one of those countries which took the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. In this first and second phase of the testing, the Ministry of Health took aggressive action with the massive door to door testing.
Saudi Arabia reports 1,881 new corona infections; 1,864 more recoveries
With 1,881 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported during the last 24 hours, the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom rose to 87,142, the ministry of health announced on Monday.
Life getting back to normal as restaurants, coffee shops reopen across Saudi Arabia
Restaurants and coffee shops in Saudi Arabia have reopened their dine-in sections to customers after more than two months of closure as a part of the lockdown imposed by the government to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
‘Niqab’ or ‘Shmaagh’ can be worn as a facemask: Health Call Center
They include the penalty for intentionally violating the precautionary and preventative measures (protocols) announced on Shawwal 6, 1441H, which is a fine of SR1,000.
Saudi mosques reopen as corona rules ease
Hundreds of social media users took to several platforms to share videos and images of Saudi citizens and residents praying in mosques around the country for the first time in months.
Confirmation of 1618 more cases of corona, 22 deaths
In the last 24 hours, 22 people have died of corona virus in Saudi Arabia, while 1,618 new cases have been confirmed.
Arrangements for resumption of domestic flights completed
After more than two months of travel bans in Saudi Arabia, domestic flights will resume on Sunday morning.
SR 1,000 fine for not wearing a mask in public
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has updated the schedule of fines and penalties for violating the COVID19 precautionary measures. In this regard, the following rules have been updated.
Reimposing lockdowns depends on society’s compliance: Health minister
RIYADH — The Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah confirmed that Saudi Arabia does not plan to return to lockdowns and further restrictions. However, this would depend largely on society’s knowledge and compliance with precautionary measures in order to r...
Indian passport centers will resume offering services from June 3
JEDDAH —The Indian Passport and Visa Application Centers, operated by VFS Global in various cities across the Kingdom, will start offering consular services in a staggered manner effective from June 3. The centers in Jeddah, Tabuk, Yanbu and Abha will wor...
Prophet’s Mosque to open gradually from Sunday
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the plan to reopen the Prophet’s Mosque under strict precautionary measures, limiting the congregation to 40 percent of the mosque’s capacity at a time.
New COVID-19 cases fall below 2-000 mark as recoveries continue to grow
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday continued to witness a downward trend in number of new COVID-19 infections with 1,931 new cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 76,726, the health ministry said in a press statement.
Saudi Arabia takes steps toward post-lockdown normal
The authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to ease some restrictions put in place over coronavirus fears, allowing movement and resumption of some economic and commercial activities, Saudi Press Agency reported early Tuesday citing an official source at...
24-hour curfew violations will not be tolerated, says Saudi Interior Ministry
All curfews in Saudi Arabia to be lifted by June 20
Whipping has officially ended in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for flogging has been abolished. Now, imprisonment and fines will be imposed in return for this punishment.
