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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

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Covid-19: Saudi, Oman, Kuwait report new cases

The number of Covid-19 cases in Saudi Arabia and Qatar totals 238 and 452 respectively

Saudi calls for extraordinary ‘virtual’ G20 summit on Coronavirus next week

G20 leaders would put forward a coordinated set of policies to protect people and safeguard the global economy

Covid-19: Timings of shopping malls in the UAE reduced

The reduced operating hours do not apply to Carrefour, pharmacies or clinics within the malls

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Saudi orders all private sector staff to work from home, suspends prayers at mosques

Companies working for the provision of food and medicine and the supply chain and logistical services related to them are exempt

Saudi to hike oil export to record 10 million bpd as crude prices plummet

The kingdom’s oil exports averaged just under 7 million barrels a day from December to February

Covid-19: Saudi, Oman continue to report additional cases

Those infected in Saudi Arabia total 133 while the number of Covid-19 cases in Oman total 24

Aramco keeps $75bn dividend promise even with oil’s plunge

The kingdom needs an oil price of $84 to balance this year’s budget

Saudi Arabia suspends work at govt departments for 16 days

All commercial markets and malls with be shut down, with the exception of pharmacies and food stores

Covid-19: Saudi, Oman, Kuwait report additional cases; GCC recoveries cross 125

A total of 118 people tested positive for the Covid-19 virus in the kingdom

Saudis detain 298 government employees in corruption probe

Total sum of misused funds amounted to SAR379m

Over 3,000 employees at Saudi’s stc to work remotely for two weeks

stc had previously provided remote working facilities to all its employees in the Al Qatif region