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July 2021

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Muslim Brotherhood in Saudi crosshairs again
Local media call for perpetual war on Islamist groups
Saudi Arabia sets cap on gasoline prices to ease subsidy cuts
Inflation hit 5.7% in May
Saudi Arabia targets vaccinating 5m students in July
Dozen of people accused in scheme to manipulate immunisation statuses
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Saudi Arabia to limit more sectors to citizens
Unemployment rate falls as the government restricts more sectors to citizens, but questions raised about decreasing transparency at the official…
Saudi Arabia plans second national airline
Flag carrier Saudia may shift focus to religious tourism

June 2021

Saudi Arabia grants first digital banking licenses
STC and new consortium awarded licenses
Two Saudi women’s rights activists released
Nassima al-Sadah and Samar Badawi leave prison after three years
Saudi Shura Council delays vote on prayer time closures
Issue returns to front after government restricted use of loudspeakers at mosques
Saudi Arabia to restart offering second doses in July
Local firm signs distribution deal for Moderna vaccine
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