2020-04-06
The suspension of pre-Easter services comes as the country increases its measures to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-03
Medical teams and personnel are exempted from the curfew, which bans the movement of people and vehicles in the southern province.
The interior ministry has announced a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina until further notice, increasing an earlier restriction.
2020-04-02
European nations delivered this week medical goods to Iran in the first transaction under the Instex mechanism as the number of COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the country.
Saudi officials accuse Iran of granting some Saudi citizens entry without stamping their passports, facilitating the spread of novel coronavirus.
2020-04-01
The move comes as the kingdom works to limit the spread of COVID-19. It has so far recorded 1,563 coronavirus infections and 10 deaths.
2020-03-26
The Lebanese government and international organisations are raising awareness and carrying out disinfection campaigns to prevent the spread of the virus.
Yemen's broken healthcare system has not so far recorded a case of coronavirus but aid groups have warned that when it does hit, the impact will be catastrophic.
2020-03-25
Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
2020-03-24
The suspension of the education process is one of many measures the government is taking to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.