Saudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrives today: health minister

Saudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrives today: health minister

  • About 150,000 people have registered to take the coronavirus vaccine
  • Health ministry has previously announced that the jab will be free
By Arab News ·

British MPs called for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be listed as a terrorist group due to its “clear and enduring support for terrorists and non-state actors working to undermine stability in the region.” (Reuters/File Photo)

MPs urge UK to designate Iran’s IRGC a terrorist group

  • Foreign Affairs Committee report says UK strategy on Iran hostage-taking ‘not working’
  • Members call for tougher stance on nuclear deal
By Arab News ·

President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah and Saudi Minister of Sports and Youth Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud are pictured the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly Meeting in the Omani capital Muscat on December 16, 2020. (AFP)

Riyadh to host Asian Games 2034, ‘all athletes’ to be welcome

  • Riyadh was awarded one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events on Wednesday
  • Prince Fahd stressed that Saudi Arabia is closely aligned with the principles behind the modern Olympic movement
By John Duerden ·

Unemployment rate for Saudis to decline on gradual economic recovery in H2 2020, says ministry

Unemployment rate for Saudis to decline on gradual economic recovery in H2 2020, says ministry

  • Performance indicators in Q3 2020 reflected a significant recovery in economic activity
By Argaam ·

Special Aden-Abyan road reopened as Yemeni government, separatists finish redeployment process

Aden-Abyan road reopened as Yemeni government, separatists finish redeployment process

  • 'Giants Brigades' battling Houthis along western coast deployed in Sheikh Salem to maintain peace
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

A disinfectant spray created by the British Army is to go on general sale after it was found to kill 99.99 percent of coronavirus cells within a minute of coming into contact with them. (Photos: Cpl Adam Wakefield/ British Army)

British Army disinfectant kills 99% of coronavirus cells

  • New spray found to eradicate virus in under a minute
  • Virusend will be on sale to the public
By Arab News ·

Special UAE minister hails progress in clean energy sector

UAE minister hails progress in clean energy sector

  • Al-Mazrouei praises country’s partnerships with UK, Israel in discussion on future of renewables
By Benedict Spence ·

For Seera Group, the deal entails promoting the Hilton chain to visitors coming from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. (Reuters/File Photo)

Saudi Seera Group signs deal with Hilton

By Arab News ·

President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah and Saudi Minister of Sports and Youth Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud are pictured the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly Meeting in the Omani capital Muscat on December 16, 2020. (AFP)

Riyadh to host Asian Games 2034, ‘all athletes’ to be welcome

  • Riyadh was awarded one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events on Wednesday
  • Prince Fahd stressed that Saudi Arabia is closely aligned with the principles behind the modern Olympic movement
By John Duerden ·

Google waves Bahraini flag in animated Doodle

Google waves Bahraini flag in animated Doodle

  • Bahrain is marking the occasion with a two-day public holiday, with festivities scattered across the country
By Arab News ·