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- Health Ministry: 140 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 31 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 140 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 362,741 cases, including 2,665 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 368 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- Health Ministry: 113 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 30 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 113 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 362,601 cases, including 2,705 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 387 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- Trump administration approves billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt Press TV 30 Dec 2020 -- In its final days in office, the administration of US President Donald Trump has approved arms sales to three Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, amid widespread criticism of their bleak human rights record.
- Saudi health authorities set 718 movable medical rooms ready to provide coronavirus vaccines for citizens and expatriates as first phase, report SPA 29 Dec 2020 -- Coronavirus vaccination centers in three governorates of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are embarked on providing the pandemic vaccine to citizens and residents alike, the first phase of covering other parts of the continent-like country as soon as possible, it was reported here today.
- New 149 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 159 Recoveries, Great Turnout at Vaccine's Centers, in Saudi Arabia SPA 29 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 149 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 362,488, including 2,772 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Saudi Arabia - GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) Munitions DSCA 29 Dec 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $290 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 29 Dec 2020 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session.
- 119 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Detected, 174 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 28 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 119 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 362,339, including 2,790 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Health Ministry Spokesman: 700,000 Have Applied for Corona Vaccine SPA 27 Dec 2020 -- Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference here today that the number of people who applied for Corona vaccine has reached 700,000, pointing out that the increase in number of applicants reflects the society's awareness.
- Minister of Energy Announces Discovery of 4 New Oil and Gas Fields in Different Locations in Saudi Arabia SPA 27 Dec 2020 -- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, announced that Saudi Aramco has discovered four new oil and gas fields in the Kingdom.
- 163 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Detected, 189 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 26 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 163 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 362,066, including 2,886 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Trump rushes thru 'smart bombs' sale to Saudi Arabia before term ends Press TV 25 Dec 2020 -- The United States is moving forward with approving the sale of thousands of precision-guided "smart" bombs to Saudi Arabia, during the final days of President Donald Trump in the office.
- HRH Crown Prince Receives 1st Dose of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine SPA 25 Dec 2020 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense received here today the first dose of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, in line with the National Plan for the COVID-19 Vaccine, carried out by the Ministry of Health.
- 178 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 207 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 25 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 178 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,903, including 2,920 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Health Ministry: 189 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 190 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 24 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 189 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,725, including 2,958 active cases undergoing treatment.
- MoH: Over 500,000 Individuals Registered for Taking COVID-19 Vaccine SPA 23 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has stated that the total number of individuals who have registered via "Sehaty" App to take the COVID-19 vaccine reached 500,178 since the launch of the registration last Tuesday.
- Health Ministry: 177 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 23 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said, in a statement today, that 177 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,536 cases, including 2,970 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
- Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Launches Multi-Mission Helicopters (MH-60R) SPA 23 Dec 2020 -- Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili launched here today the Multi-Mission Combat Navy Helicopters (MH-60R) in the presence of Commander of the US Central Command, Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Samuel Paparo.
- Health Ministry: 181 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 160 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 22 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 181 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,359, including 2,971 active cases undergoing treatment.
- 168 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 211 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 21 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 168 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,178, including 2,958 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Saudi, U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Aviation Integration Exercise in Arabian Gulf US Navy 21 Dec 2020 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) conducted a robust combined joint air operations in support of maritime surface warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17-18.
- Saudi, U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Aviation Integration Exercise in Arabian Gulf CENTCOM 21 Dec 2020 -- The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) conducted a robust combined joint air operations in support of maritime surface warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17-18.
- US Considers Legal Immunity for Saudi Crown Prince Accused in Assassination Plot, Report Claims Sputnik 21 Dec 2020 -- The US government is considering granting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman legal immunity from a lawsuit that has named him in an assassination plot, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
- Health Ministry: 162 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 20 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 162 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 361,010 cases, including 3,010 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 416 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- 158 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 149 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 19 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 158 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,848, including 3,014 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Health Ministry: 174 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 208 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 18 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 174 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,690, including 3,016 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Pakistan pays back $1bn to Saudi Arabia, reaches out to China for loan assistance Press TV 19 Dec 2020 -- Pakistan has paid off more than $1 billion to Saudi Arabia as the second instalment of a $3.3 billion soft loan it had obtained from the Arab kingdom, as cash-strapped Islamabad reaches out to China for a commercial loan to repay the rest.
- Health Ministry: 181 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 17 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 181 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,516 cases, including 3,060 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 453 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- Health Ministry: 180 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 16 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 180 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,335 cases, including 3,063 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 463 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- MoH: Over 150,000 individuals registered for taking COVID-19 vaccine SPA 16 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has stated that the total number of individuals who have registered via "Sehaty" App to take the COVID-19 vaccine reached 150,000 since the launch of the registration yesterday up to this time, Wednesday's afternoon.
- Royal Decree on State's General Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 SPA 16 Dec 2020 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree today on the State's General Budget for the Fiscal Year 2021, stating the following:
- Health Ministry: 142 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 15 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced that 142 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,155 cases, including 3,093 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
- MOH Announces Starting Registration of Taking COVID-19 Vaccine for Citizens and Residents SPA 15 Dec 2020 -- Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the start of registration for taking Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, starting today, for all citizens and residents, through "Sehaty" application via the link: http://onelink.to/yjc3nj.
- Official spokesman at the Ministry of Energy: A terrorist attack on a fuel transport ship in Jeddah SPA 14 Dec 2020 -- An official spokesman at the Ministry of Energy said that a fuel transport ship, anchored in the fuel terminal in Jeddah, was attacked by explosive-laden boat in the early hours of this morning. The attack resulted in a small fire, which emergency units successfully extinguished. The incident did not result in any casualties, and there was no damage caused to the unloading facilities, nor any effect on supplies.
- 125 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Detected, as Active, Critical Medical Conditions Decreased, in Saudi Arabia SPA 14 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced here today that 125 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 360,013 cases, including 3,162 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
- Explosion Results in Fire Aboard Saudi Oil Tanker VOA 14 Dec 2020 -- A shipping company says one of its oil tankers off Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah was hit Monday by an "external source" that caused "an explosion and subsequent fire onboard."
- Explosion hits tanker off Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Press TV 14 Dec 2020 -- A shipping firm says an explosion has hit a fuel tanker off Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, a key Red Sea port and distribution center for oil giant Saudi Aramco.
- One sheriff in town: Saudi Arabia launches 'mini Ritz' crackdown, sparks terror Press TV 14 Dec 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has launched a new purported anti-corruption crackdown resembling the 2017 campaign, sparking further terror in the kingdom.
- Health Ministry Spokesman: 139 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 13 Dec 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali affirmed that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) carries out very strict and precise procedures to ensure the strength of studies and all aspects related to the safety and effectiveness of vaccines before they are allowed, pointing out that the steps taken by the Kingdom in approving the Coronavirus vaccine are the steps followed by the authority which is one of the most important bodies at the global level.
- Saudi Press: Registration Mechanism of Taking COVID-19 Vaccine to be Announced Soon, Health Ministry SPA 13 Dec 2020 -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arenas.
- Health Ministry: 166 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 239 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 12 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 166 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 359,749, including 3,366 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Saudi played role in Morocco-Israel normalization: Report Press TV 12 Dec 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly played a role in the recent US-mediated normalization agreement between Morocco and the occupying Israeli regime.
- Health Ministry: 168 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 236 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 11 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 168 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 359,583, including 3,452 active cases undergoing treatment.
- AFLCMC delivers final F-15SA to Royal Saudi Air Force US Air Force 11 Dec 2020 -- The final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft were delivered Dec. 10 to the Royal Saudi Air Force – a key milestone supporting the National Defense Strategy imperative to strengthen alliances and attract new partners.
- Health Ministry: 141 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 10 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 141 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 359,415 cases, including 3,531 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 537 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- SFDA Approves Registration of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine SPA 10 Dec 2020 -- The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced today, Thursday December 10, 2020, that it has approved the registration of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after Pfizer submitted a request to approve registering the vaccine, so that health authorities in the Kingdom can then import and use the vaccine.
- German government extends ban on exporting arms to Saudi Arabia Press TV 10 Dec 2020 -- Germany has decided to extend until the end of next year an embargo on exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, which was adopted due to the Saudi-led war against Yemen and the 2018 killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- Saudi crown prince asks US court to dismiss former top spy's assassination lawsuit Press TV 10 Dec 2020 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has asked a US federal court to drop a lawsuit, which accuses him of trying to have a former Saudi intelligence official assassinated in Canada, saying there is no evidence to support the claim.
- Health Ministry: 159 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 09 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 159 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 359,274 cases, including 3,648 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 550 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- US judge orders partial disclosure of Khashoggi's murder files Press TV 09 Dec 2020 -- A US judge has ordered the partial disclosure of murder files related to dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in a ruling hailed by rights activists as a victory against "the shameful cover-up" of the killing by the US administration.
- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 09 Dec 2020 -- The Cabinet held here today its session via visual communication under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister.
- Health Ministry: 193 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 246 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 08 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 193 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 359,115, including 3712 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Royal Saudi Land Forces, US Forces Joint Maneuvers' Exercise Hawk Claws 2 (2020) Kicked off SPA 08 Dec 2020 -- Maneuvers of the joint Hawk's Claws 2 (2020) Exercise of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, with the participation of the friendly US forces, at the Northwestern zone, were kicked off.
- Health Ministry: 209 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 289 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 07 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 209 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 358,922, including 3,777 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Ex-Saudi spy chief rips Israel after Netanyahu trip exposé Press TV 07 Dec 2020 -- Saudi Arabia's former influential spymaster has laid into the Israeli regime in strong-worded remarks after Israel's media outlets exposed a trip by the Israeli prime minister to the kingdom.
- Registration Mechanism for Taking Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Announced Soon, Health Ministry Spokesman reports SPA 06 Dec 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali confirmed, in a press conference here today, that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed very important contracts with companies developing Coronavirus vaccine, saying that the registration mechanism for taking the Coronavirus vaccine will be announced soon.
- Saudi Arabia urges 'permanent ban' on Iran's uranium enrichment Press TV 06 Dec 2020 -- Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has claimed that Saudi Arabia is not opposed to a possible return of the US to the Iran nuclear deal, but that a "permanent ban" should be imposed on Tehran's uranium enrichment.
- Israeli spy chief's visit to Saudi cancelled after Netanyahu meeting leaks: Report Press TV 05 Dec 2020 -- Saudi Arabian officials have reportedly cancelled a planned visit by the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency, Yossi Cohen, after details of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's secret trip to the kingdom were leaked.
- Health Ministry: 190 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 324 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 05 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 190 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 358,526, including 4,010 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Health Ministry: 234 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 357 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 04 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 234 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 358,336, including 4,158 active cases undergoing treatment.
- Health Ministry: 230 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 03 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 230 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 358,102 cases, including 4,291 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 607 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- Health Ministry: 249 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 02 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 249 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 357,872 cases, including 4,440 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 632 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
- Saudi Arabia - Security Assistance Office (SAO) Support Services, U.S. Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM) DSCA 01 Dec 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of U.S. Security Assistance Office (SAO) support services to include technical assistance and advisory support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense (MOD) for an additional five years, through the U.S. Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM) located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $350 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Health Ministry: 263 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, and 374 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 01 Dec 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 263 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 357623 cases, including 4540 active cases are still receiving medical care.
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