JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia reported 652 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 771,302.
The authorities also confirmed one new COVID-19-related death, raising the total number of fatalities to 9,156.
Of the new infections, 228 were recorded in Riyadh, 129 in Jeddah, 87 in Dammam, 41 in Makkah and 28 in Madinah. Several other cities recorded fewer than 20 new cases each.
The ministry said that of the current cases, 93 were in critical condition.
The ministry also announced that 578 patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic to 754,956.
It said that 7,190 COVID-19 cases were still active, adding that 25,010 PCR tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to nearly 43 million.
More than 66 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the Kingdom’s immunization campaign began, with almost 25 million people fully vaccinated.
Saudi Arabia reports 652 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
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Saudi Arabia reports 652 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
- The ministry said that of the current cases, 93 were in critical condition
France, Saudi collaborate on space for artists in Riyadh
- L’Institut francais, Riyadh Art will open La Fabrique on Feb. 22
- ‘New cultural chapter’ between the nations, says France envoy
RIYADH: L’Institut francais in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Art, an initiative of the city’s royal commission, have announced the opening of La Fabrique, a space for artists, on Jan. 22.
The project is based in the Riyadh Art Hub in JAX District and will enable Saudi and French artists to create, experiment, and bring their visions to life, according to a press release from the organizers.
La Fabrique also offers the public a rare opportunity to witness creative production including movement performances, digital and immersive arts, photography, music, cinema, cuisine and poetry.
At its core, La Fabrique fosters artistic exchange between French and Saudi artists, fostering new encounters, shared practices, and co-creation.
The initiative is aligned with the vision shared by French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have placed cultural cooperation at the heart of the renewed Saudi-French strategic partnership.
Anchored in the ambitions of Vision 2030, La Fabrique is a part of Riyadh’s transformation into a major international cultural hub.
Developed in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, the project strengthens the long-standing cultural dialogue between the two nations, the press release stated.
Patrick Maisonnave, ambassador of France to Saudi Arabia, said: “La Fabrique embodies the spirit of a new cultural chapter between France and Saudi Arabia.
“By bringing our artists together, we are not only sharing techniques and traditions, we are opening a space where imaginations meet, new forms emerge, and creativity becomes a bridge between our two societies.
“This initiative reflects our belief that artistic dialogue is one of the most powerful ways to build understanding, trust, and a shared future. It stands as a concrete example of France’s contribution to the ambitions of Vision 2030.”
