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Teams are prepared to deal with Covid-19 infections as well as heat-related cases in temperatures likely to exceed 40ºC

Pilgrims will begin arriving in Makkah on July 17

Helping pilgrims is a family tradition for some women in the kingdom

The tradition of families hosting Hajj pilgrims faded over the decades as hotel availability increased

Speed, sightseeing and camaraderie are just some of the joys Saudi women have discovered on bikes since 2018

The painter, 29, takes orders worth up to 50,000 Saudi riyals per artwork

The National speaks to a range of experts on the issues surrounding mental health in the kingdom

Ritaj Alhazmi has already published three books

Kingdom imposed a ban on citizens leaving more than a year ago to contain Covid-19 infections

While Covid-19 restrictions are limiting gatherings and festivities this year, certain rituals and traditions are still taking place

Covid fears and travel restrictions raise concerns about traditional cash gifts

The exhibition can be enjoyed across the city and features works by 60 artists from 20 countries

Health authorities in the kingdom have administered almost one million vaccine doses so far

The kingdom plans to vaccinate 70 per cent of the country by the end of 2021

The Saudi Arabian teen has become a social media star, thanks to her moving covers of Arabic hits