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Saudi Arabia to donate 7,000 tonnes of dates in 2018

Agencies
April 9, 2018

Riyadh, April 9: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and 30 countries around the world are to receive 7000 tonnes of dates this year donated by Saudi Arabia, King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarians Aid (KSRelief) announced on Sunday.

Advisor to the Royal Court and the Supervisor General of KSRelief Centre, Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, said that the donation is part of the government aid programme to distribute dates in 2018.

The aid includes 4,000 tonnes of dates donated to the WFP and another 3,000 tonnes will be sent to more than 30 countries around the world, according to Al Rabeeah.

He said, ''Saudi Arabia is well known for the aid programmes it provides. Over the past two decades, it has reached a total of $65.9 billion, covering more than 80 countries around the world."

Saudi Arabia has the highest number of date palm trees in the world, roughly accounting for 25 per cent of the world's date production.

In line with its humanitarian spirit and as a means of effectively distributing aid, Saudi Arabia has long been a regional leader in humanitarian affairs and has demonstrated a profound commitment towards supporting those most in need around the world. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) was founded in 2015.

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Kuwait will allow citizens and residents to travel to and from the country, starting August 1, the government communication center tweeted on early Thursday, citing a cabinet decision.

The decision excludes residents coming from Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iran, Nepal.

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May 12,2020

Riyadh, May 12: Saudi Arabia will impose a full-day lockdown and curfew across the Kingdom during the upcoming Eid holidays from May 23 until May 27, according to the Kingdom’s Interior Ministry.

Details are awaited

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April 24,2020

Dubai, Apr 24: The UAE reported 525 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said the total number of confirmed cases in the UAE is now 9,281.

MOHAP reported 8 deaths taking the total number of deaths in the country to 64. 123 recoveries have also been announced.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the latest cases were detected through its intensified investigation and examination procedures.

The ministry conducted over 32,000 additional COVID-19 tests among citizens and residents.

The ministry offered its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. It also wished a speedy recovery to all patients and called upon the general public to strictly adhere to preventative measures out of concern for the health and safety of all.

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