RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s health ministry announced 518 new cases of coronavirus and four deaths from the illness on Thursday.
Of the new cases, 195 were recorded in Jeddah, 91 in Madinah, 84 in Riyadh, 58 in Makkah and 38 in Dammam.
The health ministry added that 59 patients have also recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 990.
There have been 6,380 cases of coronavirus recorded in the Kingdom so far.
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Saudi Arabia announces 4 deaths, 518 new cases of coronavirus
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Saudi Arabia announces 4 deaths, 518 new cases of coronavirus
- The health ministry said 59 patients have also recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 990
Traditional rababah music draws crowds at camel festival
RIYADH: The rababah, a locally made traditional single-string instrument originating from Bedouin communities, has drawn interest from visitors to the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, which runs until Jan. 2, the Saudi Press Agency reports.
The instrument is played by drawing a bow across its single string while the fingers of the other hand control the pitch.
It is often accompanied by sung poetic verses in a blend of music and oral tradition.
The Northern Borders region principality is hosting a display of rababah music at the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis exhibition at the camel festival.
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