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What is Qiwa Platform? The Qiwa platform was introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) to combine all the employment services under one electronic roof. The employment contracts for expatriate workers in the private sector can now be accessed and updated through its Qiwa platform. The launch of the new online…

Suspends Itikaf in Mosques Saudi Arabia suspends Itikaf in Mosques in the holy month of Ramadan this year. There will be no iftar and suhoor in the mosques as well. Earlier it was announced that the buffet services of restaurants and hotels also suspended in Ramadan.…

RIYADH — No iftar (breaking fast) or suhoor buffets (pre-dawn meal) will be allowed in restaurants and hotels during the holy month of Ramadan and there will not be public iftar in mosques also. No iftar, suhoor buffets in restaurants, hotels The move comes after recommendations were made in this regard by the concerned authorities as part of…

The General Secretariat of the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI) emphasized that it is mandatory on the part of employers in the private sector to provide insurance coverage for their employees and all members of their families covered by the health insurance system. Health insurance is mandatory for all members of worker’s family…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that Umrah permits will not be issued for domestic pilgrims above the age of 70 irrespective of their coronavirus vaccination status. Age Above 70 No Umrah permit even vaccinated “Citizens and expatriates in the Kingdom can apply for Umrah permits if their age is between 18 and 70 as per the…

India has extended the ban on international commercial flights till April 30, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular on Tuesday. The ban on scheduled overseas flights was to end on March 31 after a twelve-month gap. International flights Ban extends in India till end of April The DGCA said the ban will not apply to…