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Thousands of Saudi nationals repatriated from abroad placed in isolation

Over 11,000 rooms across the kingdom have been allocated to accommodate repatriated individuals for the 14-day isolation period

Oil price war ends with historic OPEC+ deal to cut output

The accord caps a tumultuous month when Brent crude plunged to its lowest in nearly two decades, falling toward $20 a barrel

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Saudi Arabia reports 429 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom stands at 4,462

Saudi’s Maaden to focus on preserving cash instead of shareholder payout

The company has no plans to cut capital expenditure in response to the coronavirus infection

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Saudi King extends curfew until further notice

The extension comes as the kingdom reported 382 new coronavirus cases as well as five deaths on Saturday

Saudi Aramco delays oil pricing statement as OPEC+ talks continue

Benchmark Brent has plunged by more than half since the start of the year

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Saudi Arabia reports 355 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

A total of 44 people have succumbed to the infection in the kingdom

Saudi wealth fund builds $200m stake in Norway’s state oil company

The fund last month built an 8.2 per cent stake in cruise operator Carnival Corp. after shares slumped due to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic

Saudi extends exit, re-entry visas of expatriates

The extension will be done automatically without the need to visit the passport headquarters

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Saudi-led Arab coalition announces two-week ceasefire in Yemen

The two-week period is subject to extension

Covid-19: Saudi suspends prison sentences in debt cases, releases those in jail

The move is aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19: Saudi reports a total of 2,795 cases

The death toll in the kingdom has now reached 41

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Saudi private sector firms can cut salaries, working hours – report

The decision can only be carried out with consent from the employees

Saudi imposes 24-hour curfew in several cities including Riyadh, Dammam

Entry into and exit from the areas under curfew has been banned until further notice

Saudi traffic officer killed in Jeddah after motorist fails to stop at security checkpoint

Jeddah is currently under quarantine, with authorities banning entry and exit to the governorate last week

Saudi arranging special flights to bring back its citizens stuck abroad

An electronic service has been launched to register those interested

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Covid-19: Saudi announces five additional deaths; total cases tally 2,385

A total of 34 patients have succumbed to the disease

Aramco delays oil pricing amid Saudi-Russia row on oil cuts

Benchmark Brent crude has plunged 48 per cent this year

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Covid-19: UAE reports 241 new cases, Kuwait announces first death

The number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE tallies 1,505 while as many as 2,179 individuals have been afflicted by the contagion in Saudi Arabia

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