Saudi Arabia records 1,150 COVID-19 violations in one week

Makkah region had the highest number of violations. (SPA)
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Updated 13 December 2021
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Saudi Arabia records 1,150 COVID-19 violations in one week

  • There were no violations recorded in the Northern Borders region

RIYADH: The Kingdom recorded 1,150 COVID-19 violations in one week, as authorities continued their monitoring campaigns to ensure compliance with precautionary measures imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Interior Ministry statistics showed that the Makkah region had the highest number of violations with 295, followed by Riyadh with 293, Madinah with 282, the Eastern Province with 101, Hail with 74, Baha with 41, Tabuk with 40, Jouf with 11, Qassim with eight, Najran with three, Asir with one, and Jazan with one.

There were no violations recorded in the Northern Borders region.

The ministry called on people to follow the COVID-19 preventive protocols and instructions issued by authorities.


New initiative to train 900 in media sector

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New initiative to train 900 in media sector

  • The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has announced a strategic partnership with the SPA (Saudi Press Agency) Academy for News Training to train 900 job seekers for technical and specialized media careers.

The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields.

These initiatives aim to enhance professional skills and improve the quality of media performance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Each program will run for 12 months, equipping participants with the technical and creative skills to meet the demands of the evolving media sector.

The initiative is expected to boost employment opportunities, support private sector growth by providing qualified personnel, and promote digital and media innovation.