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Saudi imposes 24-hour curfew across parts of Jeddah

Residents are only allowed to leave their homes for medical care and grocery shopping between 6am and 3pm

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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour lockdown until further notice in Makkah, Madinah

On April 2, the country reported 165 new coronavirus cases with the highest number of infections recorded in Makkah (48) and Madinah (46)

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Covid-19: Saudi reports five additional deaths, 165 new cases

The death toll in the kingdom has now reached 21

Covid-19: Saudi reports six additional deaths, 157 new cases

A total of 1,720 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Saudi Arabia

Oil holds near $20 as Saudi output surges, Russia’s won’t rise

Crude futures in New York were lower on Wednesday, following a record decline in the first quarter

US to meet with Russia, Saudi Arabia amid crash in oil prices

The global benchmark crude has already plunged to record lows, completing the worst quarter in history on Tuesday

Saudi minister calls on countries to ‘be patient’ regarding Hajj pilgrimage

Nations must exercise patience till the outlook on the Covid-19 epidemic and its current and future implications become clear

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri to donate SAR10m to the kingdom’s ministry of health

On Tuesday, Saudi reported 110 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number infections in the country to 1,563

Saudi Aramco weighs pipeline stake sale to raise cash

Aramco could raise more than $10bn from the sale

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Covid-19: Saudi reports 154 new cases; announces free treatment of patients

The total number of those infected in the kingdom now tallies 1,453

Saudi tells banks to support businesses to avoid job cuts

Central banks around the world have unveiled emergency stimulus packages

Kuwait leads drop in Mideast stocks after downgrade

Kuwait was downgraded one level to AA-, with S&P maintaining a stable outlook

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Covid-19: Saudi reports four more deaths, cases reach 1,299

A total of eight people have now succumbed to the Covid-19 contagion in the kingdom

Saudi extends suspension of international and domestic flights, buses, taxis

Saudi Arabia also directed public and private entities operating in the country to continue its remote working programmes

Saudi destroys missile launched towards Riyadh, two injured

Saudi air forces also intercepted another missile launched towards the city of Jazan

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Covid-19: UAE registers 63 new cases; Saudi reports fourth death

A total of 37 individuals have recovered from the Covid-19 infection in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s big push to attract investment

From offering entrepreneur licences in “hours” to hosting pop concerts, Saudi Arabia is going all out to attract foreign direct investment. Is it succeeding so far?

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Covid-19 in the GCC: Saudi reports third death; Bahrain registers fourth

The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi now totals 1,012, including the 112 newly diagnosed ones

Saudi delivery app raises funds as virus lockdown boosts demand

Nana raised $18m from investors including venture capital fund STV and Middle East Venture Partners

G20 to hold Virtual Summit on Covid-19 on March 26

The summit aims to ‘advance’ a concerted global response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia reports first death, 205 new cases

The number of those infected in the kingdom tallies 767

Covid-19 in GCC: Saudi registers 51 new cases, Bahrain reports 41

A total of 562 people are infected with the Covid-19 virus in Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia who exceeded Umrah visa to apply for ‘exemption’

All exemption requests must be submitted before the end of March 28 through the ministry’s website

Saudi Arabia banks defer repayment of loans for healthcare workers

The kingdom would postpone the monthly installments on any outstanding loans of healthcare workers for three months starting from April

Saudi, Kuwait impose evening curfews to limit spread of Covid-19

The curfew in Saudi Arabia will be in place for 21 days

Electronic visa for Umrah available now

Saudi Arabia confirms 119 new coronavirus infections including 72 cases in Makkah

The kingdom has already implemented some of the most stringent measures among GCC countries to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19: Saudi reports 70 new cases

The total number of those infected in the kingdom totals 344

Covid-19: Saudi says measures taken will save companies $32bn

The Finance Ministry it would exempt the private sector from some government fees and delay other payments

Covid-19: Saudi to suspend all domestic flights, buses, taxis and trains

The suspension begins on Saturday, March 21 and will last for 14 days

Oil war, virus plight force $13.3bn in Saudi spending cuts

The kingdom needs oil at almost $84 to balance this year’s budget