Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 110 new cases, with two new deaths
March 31, 2020, 3:42 pm

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 110 new cases, with two new deaths

People walk near a banner with an instruction on personal hygiene in Riyadh. (File photo Reuters)

Saudi Arabia recorded 110 new cases of the deadly coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of cases in the Kingdom to 1,563, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia

Two new deaths were also reported, bringing the death toll in the country to 10, the ministry said.

The two new deaths were of residents in Medina who had tested positive for the virus.

Out of the 110 new cases, 33 were reported in Riyadh, 29 in Jeddah, 20 in Mecca, seven in al-Qatif, and four in Khobar.

Three cases were also confirmed in Dammam, three in Medina, two in Huff, two in Dhahran, and another two in Jazan, the ministry added.

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One case was found in al-Badaea, one in Abha, and one in Khamis Mushait, according to the ministry.

One case was also recorded in Ras Tanura, and another was reported in al-Khafji.

The ministry also confirmed that 165 people have recovered from the coronavirus.

Taking strict measures

The Kingdom has ramped up its efforts to curb the outbreak by taking strict measures.

Saudi Arabia banned residents in the Jeddah governorate from entering or exiting on Sunday and moved up the start time of the curfew to 3 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. levant

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”