Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia Suspends Events In Wedding Halls, Rest Houses, Hotels
March 13, 2020, 7:31 am

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia Suspends Events In Wedding Halls, Rest Houses, Hotels

Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh,

Saudi Arabia suspended events in wedding halls, rest houses, event venues and in hotels, an official source in the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Friday, as part of efforts to the prevent the spread Coronavirus in the Kingdom.

These precautionary measures were recommended by the health authorities in the Kingdom, to protect the health of citizens and residents and ensure their safety.

The Ministry of Interior called on everyone to commit to implementing the decision in order to protect the health of citizens and residents, and to commit to the necessary precautionary measures.

Saudi Arabia has confirmed a total of 45 cases of the novel Coronavirus after more than 4,000 people were tested, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, instructed the ministry’s branches in the Kingdom that Friday public prayer be performed in the nearest mosques to the grand mosques in order to prevent overcrowding.

In a statement, the minister affirmed that these mosques must be suitable for Friday prayer, instructing that even line-up of worshipers be widened during all five prayers in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

Dr. Al Al-Sheikh also instructed that the Friday sermon should highlight the preventive and precautionary measures taken by relevant authorities in the Kingdom to combat the spread of Coronavirus. levant

Earlier on Wednesday, the General Authority for Audiovisual Media announced the suspension of film screenings in cinemas until further notice. 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.”