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Saudi Arabia boosts pandemic measures at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday re-imposed social distancing measures at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after recording the highest number of infections in months. Workers have returned floor markings removed on October 17 to guide people to social distance in and around the Grand Mosque, which is built around the Kaaba. The Saudi authorities said they … Read more

Saudi boosts pandemic measures at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque

RIYADH, Dec 30, 2021 (AFP) – Saudi Arabia on Thursday reimposed social distancing measures at the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, after recording the highest number of infections in months. Workers have returned floor markings removed on October 17 to guide people to social distance in and around the Grand Mosque — … Read more

Young Arabs swipe to fintech as saving, investing takes off

Young Arabs

DUBAI: Being raised in the Middle East with a lack of savings and investment culture, many young Arabs are turning to online banking services to help track their spending and budget. When Mayar Akrameh was growing up in Lebanon, financial advice was simple: work long, work hard and aim for a high-paying job. Now the 29-year-old … Read more

Saudi Arabia to end decade old ‘Kafala’ system

Kafala

Saudi Arabia has announced to end the Kafala system and replace it with a new form of contract for the employees. As per the details, the government will reveal new regulations for foreign employees next week. Report said that new rules would be applicable from the first half of 2021. “The Ministry of Human Resources … Read more