COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saudi Arabia with 482 new infections

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the Kingdom with 482 infections announced on Thursday. (SPA)
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Updated 25 March 2021
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saudi Arabia with 482 new infections

  • The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom has increased to 375,831
  • A total of 6,630 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far

RIYADH: The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the Kingdom with 482 infections announced on Thursday.

Of the new cases, 204 were recorded in Riyadh, 84 in Makkah, 76 in the Eastern Province, 34 in the Northern Borders region, 21 in Madinah, 14 in Hail, 10 in Jazan, eight in Asir, seven in Al-Jouf, six in  Tabuk and four in Najran.

The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831 after 360 more patients recovered from the virus.

A total of 6,630 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far after six more people died. 


Al-Sudais launches charity campaign in Makkah

Updated 27 February 2026
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Al-Sudais launches charity campaign in Makkah

MAKKAH: Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has launched the Al-Jood Menna Wa Feena (Generosity Springs From Us and Returns to Us) campaign — affiliated with the Jood Housing platform — in Makkah.

Al-Sudais said that the presidency’s participation in the campaign stemmed from a sense of social responsibility and was a reinforcement of the values of solidarity encouraged by religion.

He also expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their gracious patronage of charitable works which helped to serve the interest of citizens while ensuring a good and stable life.