COVID-19 Across KSA - Weekly Update (September 06, 2020)

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United Arab Emirates Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Category	Recent Developments
Economy	Saudi Arabia to host global artificial intelligence summit in October (Link) SWCC gears up to commission new Umluj plant ahead of schedule (Link) Madinah governor opens water treatment project (Link) Scientists in Saudi Arabia push the boundaries of solar power further (Link) Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative postponed until January (Link)
Health & Safety	Saudi Arabia announces decrease in daily COVID-19 infections to less than 800 (Link) Tackling obesity key to cutting risk of COVID-19 complications (Link) Virus-weary Saudi citizens at risk of succumbing to 'pandemic fatigue' (Link) Saudi cabinet reviews COVID precautions as workers return to offices (Link)
Travel	Opening borders will revive economy, says Saudi foreign minister (Link) International flights to Saudi Arabia remain suspended, says Saudia (Link) GACA grants authorization certificates for pilot exam (Link) Saudia cites requirements for travel to 25 countries; seven conditions for incoming passengers (Link) Saudi Arabia allows all flights to and from UAE to fly over the Kingdom (Link)
Daily Life	Bid to Saudize 75% of top positions in private sector (Link) No renewal of labor contracts of non-Saudis in public health sector for over 10 years (Link) NEOM starts enrolling 50 students for foreign scholarships (Link)
Energy	Saudi Aramco to cut back on new $20b investment in Yanbu, preserve cash (Link)

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