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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

Saudi government’s new warning penalty on violations of SOPs

The Saudi Interior Ministry has issued a warning that repeated violations of SOPs will result in a fine of up to 100,000 riyals.

According to the lesson website, the ministry has said that the fine for violating SOPs under normal circumstances is one thousand riyals.

The ministry said, “non-observance of social distance in public places, non-inspection of temperature when entering, non-observance of masks and violation of instructions are violations of SOPs”.

“The ministry’s regulations clearly set out the SOPs for individuals and organizations that need to be implemented.”

“Investigators have been empowered, depending on the circumstances, to double the amount of the fine in addition to the ordinary fine.”

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Small traders seek extension in business hours

Karachi: Traders Once Again Oppose Reduced Shop Timings

KARACHI: The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSCI) president Saleemuddin Qureshi has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to extend the business hours, as the existing timings are creating problems for the small traders. The policymakers … Read more

Apple watch now ensures you are washing hand for 20 seconds

Apple watch now ensures you are washing hand for 20 seconds

The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly recommended a 20-second hand wash to prevent the coronavirus and new update of Apple watch will be helpful from now on. Tech giant Apple yesterday introduced the App Watch Operating System (OS) 7 at the World Wide Developers Conference, which added some new features. The new features of … Read more

Saudi Arabia denies reports of resumption of international flights

Saudi Arabia denies reports of resumption of international flights

The Saudi administration has denied reports of a resumption of international flights from today. A statement from the management of King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh said that since June 8, King Khalid Airport will not be operational for the arrival and departure of international flights. Riyadh Airport Company has clarified that the … Read more

Apple finds a way to take selfies while maintaining social distance

Apple finds a way to take selfies while maintaining social distance

Social distance has been identified as the most important thing to prevent coronavirus, everyone is missing to hang out with friends and take selfies during the lockdown. In such a situation, the tech giant Apple has found a solution that will maintain social distance with friends and also take selfies. According to the details, Apple … Read more

Flights resume in Saudi Arabia after two months

Saudi Arabia

Domestic flights resumed in Saudi Arabia, 11 airports opened. According to the details, domestic flights have been resumed at 11 airports in Saudi Arabia after two months and security measures related to Coronavirus will be followed during air travel. The sources said, before the flight, passengers will have to follow the instructions in the special … Read more

Coronavirus: NADRA offices to be opened from May 4

NADRA working to convert national ID cards into digital wallets

Karachi: NADRA offices across Sindh to be opened for citizens from Monday, BOL News reported. According to the details, while talking to BOL News DG NADRA Sindh Mir Ajam Khan Durrani said that NADRA offices will be reopened across the province from tomorrow (May 4). He further said that 3 NADRA mega centers in Karachi … Read more