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Saudi Health Ministry launches child vaccination e-certificate
The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched the child vaccination e-certificate as an alternative to the paper certificate card, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
11 agreements signed during global medical biotechnology summit in Saudi Arabia
Eleven agreements were signed during the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2023, which concluded in the Saudi capital on Thursday.
Zahawi: Millionaire former chancellor in hot water over tax affairs
From child refugee to entrepreneur and Cabinet minister, Mr Zahawi has a compelling backstory
EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say
The agreements signed between the European Commission and pharmaceutical companies to roll out COVID-19 vaccines offered significant long-term benefits to the corporations involved to the detriment of public health and global equality, r...
Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister of New Zealand
New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said she is resigning, in an unexpected announcement that came as she confirmed a national election for October.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic str...
MEPs want to grill von der Leyen over Pfizer vaccine contract
The European Parliament’s COVID-19 committee will ask the European Commission president to appear before the panel.
Hajj to return to pre-COVID numbers, Saudi Arabia officials say
During the pandemic in 2020, only about 1,000 residents were allowed to perform the Muslim pilgrimage.
Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in over 65s, Israeli study finds
The Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccine booster developed by Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and BioNTech SE (22UAy.DE) sharply reduced hospitalizations among older patients, Israeli researchers said on Monday, in some of the first evidence of the jab's...
Ministry opens registration for domestic pilgrims; Hajj package costs start from SR3,984
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened registration for Hajj 1444 by pilgrims from within the Kingdom.
EU ‘strongly’ encourages negative COVID-19 test for travelers coming from China
European Union member states agreed on Wednesday to “strongly encourage” a requirement that would obligate all travelers coming from China, regardless of nationality, to present a negative COVID-19 test as the number of infections surges...
King Faisal Prize 2023 awarded to international list of recipients
An Emirati, a Moroccan, a South Korean, two British, and three Americans are among those to have won the King Faisal Prize for 2023.
Hajj 2023 applications now open to pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia
Muslims living in Saudi Arabia wanting to perform Hajj this year can now apply for the pilgrimage, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday.
Dubai announces $8.7 trillion economic plan to boost trade, investment and global hub status
Dubai aims to double the size of its economy in the next decade and become one of the "top 3 economic cities around the world," the ruler of Dubai tweeted.
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COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia continue to drop
The number of COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia continues to decline as the Ministry of Health, on Sunday, reported 28 new cases over the past 24 hours.
Once-favored Covid drugs ineffective on Omicron may be putting millions at risk
While antiviral pills are plentiful and remain an option for some with weak immune systems, they won’t work for everyone — Pfizer’s Paxlovid interacts with many widely prescribed drugs.
The Oath Keepers promised to defend liberty — and ended up trying to overthrow American democracy
The Oath Keepers branded themselves as defenders of liberty. In the end, they tried to keep the loser of an election in power.
MoH calls to vaccinate children against seasonal flu
The Health Ministry (MoH) advised parents on the importance of children getting vaccinated with seasonal influenza vaccine to avoid the risks of infection.
China must share COVID data on its impact, says WHO
Chinese officials must share more real-time information on COVID in the country as infections surge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Do restrictions on travel work against Covid?
The UK government has confirmed passengers arriving in England from China will have to provide a negative Covid test before they board a flight.
Italy finds no new COVID variants among Chinese visitors so far
PM Giorgia Meloni demands EU-wide testing of arrivals from China, despite ‘encouraging’ early results.
Tunisia warns public of new COVID-19 wave
Authorities in Tunisia on Wednesday warned of a renewed COVID-19 threat and urged the public to get vaccinated, the state news agency, TAP, reported.
Hong Kong to scrap almost all its Covid rules
Hong Kong is dropping almost all its Covid restrictions this week, following a similar move by mainland China.
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AGFUND’s Board approves financing 14 developing projects
The Board of Directors of the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) held its semi-annual meeting this afternoon chaired by Prince Abdulaziz Bin Talal, president of AGFUND, to discuss and approve development projects, in addition to ...
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