New ‘Exempted’ category in Tawakkalna App

The application provides instant and live information about the no of coronavirus infections in the Kingdom, and helps in the early detection of possible infections once users show coronavirus symptoms. It allows citizens and residents to request movement permits in cases of necessity during curfew; follow-up on their permit request status during curfew; and notify them when they are close to infectious or isolated areas. Through the app., they can also report COVID-19 suspected cases to help individuals receive the health care they, or others, need.

Now the Tawakkalna app has come with a new status ‘Exempted’ which will allow users in Saudi Arabia to be treated as vaccinated users and will allow them to travel in public places without any issue.

‘Exempted’ status category is only provided to the people who have taken a prior permission from Ministry that they cannot take vaccination due to their medical / health conditions.

Only people who have medical issues like hypersensitivity due to corona vaccine. Ministry will only provide exemption after properly verifying the medical documentation and condition of a person in Saudi Arabia.

The person  who got infection after taking the first dose will be receiving the second dose after a period of six months post recovery from the Corona virus infection.

It is stated  by the Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia on Friday.

If a person received two doses or one dose of anti-corona vaccine he can start living normally if the person do not develops any symptoms after 14days of vaccination/s.

If the vaccinated person shows any symptoms then he must isolate should undergo laboratory tests and follow the instructions as stated by the doctors and MOI.

The Interior ministry said on Monday.

Saudi Arabia introduces 7 days quarantine for non nationals

7 Days Quarantine  must for un vaccinated travelers to Saudi Arabia

Who require 7 days quarantine?

The returning expatriates and other visitors coming in  Saudi Arabia must go for a quarantine of minimum seven days for those who are Not Vaccinated for Covid-19.This will be implemented from May 20.

The ban will remain in force for the countries that were in the list announced before and  people from these countries  will not be allowed to visit.

Why you should have health insurance?

The visitors who are not vaccinated must have to present to the  Saudi authorities  an approved valid health insurance document that can cover the risks of the coronavirus treatment.

Who are exempted for 7days quarantine?

There is an exemption from the quarantine for groups visiting the kingdom with requirement that they apply all the Ministry of  Health approved  precautionary measures.

1. Saudi Nationals, their children and spouses, their domestic workers coming with them.
2. Domestic workers who are not vaccinated accompanying a vaccinated national.
3. Travelers who are immunized.
4. Official Delegations
5. The diplomats and their families living with them.
6. Some individuals carrying the diplomatic visa.
7. Airline Crews
8. Sea Crews
9. Truck Drivers and their assistants.
10. Personnel involved in health and its related trades.

Do Seven days  institutional quarantine required for vaccinated travelers?

Weqaya the Public Health Authority told that quarantine would apply  for the people also who received the  PHA approved covid-19 vaccine doses less than 14 days prior to their arrival in to the Saudi Arabia.

PCR test must be done on the first day  and seventh day from the day of landing. The charges for the quarantine should be paid by the traveler and will be included in the airfare charges

Weqaya noted that the new protocols will go into effect starting May 20, 2021.

The quarantine is not mandatory for  persons who completed 14 days  after  completing their doses of vaccination approved by Saudi Authorities .Its applies to saudi nationals and visitors arriving in the kingdom from abroad.

The vaccinated visitors need to provide a PCR test certificate taken  under 72 hours prior to their departure date. Kids under 8 years age are exempted.

GACA said air carriers  are bound to work  and contract with hotels , shelters and quarantine facilities approved by Ministry of Tourism to provide quarantine facility for travelers who meet the conditions  of institutional quarantine for 7 days period.

The swab should be done on 6th day  and result must be negative.

It has been made mandatory for all Expatriates & Citizens in Saudi Arabia who are working in government and private sectors in the Eastern Province to download and activate Tawakkalna app to prove their health status before entering their offices effective from Sunday.

Tawakkalna – Must Have App for Every Expat & Citizen

It is also mandatory for people visiting Malls and Public places to have this app installed.

This application provides instant and live information about the number of coronavirus infections in the Kingdom, and helps in the early detection of possible infections once users show coronavirus symptoms. It allows citizens and residents to request movement permits in cases of necessity during curfew; follow-up on their permit request status during curfew; and notify them when they are close to infectious or isolated areas. Through the app., they can also report COVID-19 suspected cases to help individuals receive the health care they, or others, need.

For Users having Absher account:

1) Download the App
2) Register a new user and enter the required information
3) You would receive a verification code on your mobile number registered in Abshe
4) Locate your exact location on the map and answer health questions
5) Identify the sponsorees and dependents in the same place of your residence (Family – Domestic workers)

For Users not having Absher account:

If you don’t have Absher account, your registration in the Tawakkalna application requires Recommend to you through one of the registered in Absher Through the mobile identification service for the Tawakkalna application, which is included in the platform’s services, Where it can be accessed via the following method

1) Log in Absher
2) Click on individuals
3) Go to my services then services then general services
4) Click on Register A Mobile Number for Tawakkalna
5) Fill in the three main fields (ID/Iqama number, date of birth and mobile number)
6) The person who does not have an Absher account will get a verification code , after which the identifier will be able to complete the identification process.
7) After completing the identification process, you will receive a message on your phone stating that you can register in the Tawakkalna application.

Visitors Registration:

1) Fill in your personal information Passport number, Phone Number, Date of Birth and your Nationality.
2) You will receive a verification code via SMS.
3) Enter the verification code.
4) Create a password of 8 or more characters.

Employers are not required to provide mandatory health insurance to Expat Parents and siblings.

Expat employees or Non Saudi’s must arrange for the health insurance for Siblings and Parents living along with them in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Expat Parents & Siblings Insurance

Speaking to Al-Ekhbaria channel, Al-Qasabi said that Cooperative Health Insurance Law stipulates that it is compulsory on the part of employers in the private sector to provide health insurance to all their Saudi and non-Saudi employees and their family members who are covered under the system and they include wives, sons up to the age of 25 years, and unmarried and non-working daughters.

Ajwa Dates Benefits

Ajwa Dates are not only delicious but also naturally nutritious which are very heavy on vitamins, fibers and minerals all packed up in these small and very sort – rich in all nutrients making them the most sort after fruit/dry fruit around the world. They are found in very dark brown to almost black color,  known to be soft, with fine texture which are rich, fruity and luscious in taste. Originally cultivated in Madina, Saudi Arabia they are the most famous variety of dates for all the right reasons. While there are a ton of benefits of Ajwa Dates which we will discuss below, they are simply luscious in taste and melt in the mouth. You have to have one to know that feeling and taste, and you can’t stop at one.

Benefits of Ajwa Khajoor

There is no surprise that Ajwa Dates contain heavy duty nutritional substances, vitamins and minerals, which have great health related benefits covering overall well being of people who consume them. Some of the (scientifically) proven benefits of Ajwa Date are mentioned below:

1. Reduces Blood Pressure and Anti-Inflation –  Ajwa Date contains Magnesium which has shown to help lower blood pressure. Magnesium also has a high quality of working on anti-inflammations which function on a human body similar to ibuprofen or aspirin

2. Reduces Constipation and Improves Digestion and Heart – As it is known to be full of fibre which is a natural ingredient to help the gastrointestinal system by cleaning it up and allowing you colon to function more efficiently. This content in Ajwa date also helps reduce initiation of bowel inflammation (colitis), haemorrhoids and also, colon cancer. Fibre is also known for its positive effects on improving a heart’s health

3. Benefitting Pregnant Women – Some studies have also shown that eating Ajwa Dates during the last trimester or closer to due date helps with natural labour with natural delivery instead of inducing labour pains through medication or going through caesarean

4. Boosts Brain’s Performance – Ajwa Dates also have good amount of vitamin B6 which helps improve  the Brains in general to perform better in terms of the memory, grasping power etc.,

5. Improves Nervous System – Vitamins and Potassium are 2 other prime ingredients found in an Ajwa Date which are great boosters for the nervous system, improvises speed, responsiveness and alertness of the brain

6. Helps Bones and Anaemia – It is also considered a superfood due to the affect its minerals provided to a person by strengthening their bones to fighting osteoporosis and other painful bone diseases. While they have high mineral content which shows in the dark color of the Ajwa dates, they also have good levels of iron present in them making it perfect supplement for Anaemic people.

7. Reduces Risk of a Stroke – Researchers when they analysed the benefits of Ajwa Date confirmed that it reduces the risk of a stroke due to the magnesium content it has

8. Boosts Energy – They are also super high on natural sugars such as fructose, sucrose and essentially a lot of glucose. Ajwa dates make for a perfect snack when you are slightly hungry helping boost your energies fast and also be a healthy option at that. 

Earlier there was a separate health card / health Insurance Card which was supposed to be displayed in any clinic / hospital / pharmacy, but now your Iqama (Nationa ID Card) will work as your Health Card.

CCHI Saudi has made the life of people easy by doing this. You’ll need to check whether your Health card is linked to your Iqama or not. To check if your medical insurance card is linked to your Iqama or not. You can visit the official website of CCHI from the link provided below and enter your Iqama number.

https://eservices.cchi.gov.sa/Pages/ClientSystem/CheckInsurance.aspx?lang=en

Once you’re done with entering your Iqama number, you’ll be able get all the details provided below:

– Insurance Company Name
– Policy Nymber,
– Class
– Gender
– Deductible rate % on Maximum Limit
– Upload Date
– Insurance Expiry Date
– Beneficiary Type & Beneficiary Number

Starting January 2020, Hospital, Pharmacies & Clinics will be accepting Iqama as our Health Insurance Cards, so make sure health Cards are linked with your Iqamas.

It is not surprising that many people wonder why crash diets are bad when they seem to get results. However, this type of weight loss is always temporary. Usually 90% water will be put straight back on as soon as your body rehydrates, which it must do if you do not want to suffer severe health problems.

Crash diets always make you miss out on essential nutrients. Crash diets may also lead to high intakes of saturated fat and cholesterol, possibly increasing the risk for heart disease and some types of cancer.

What is a crash diet?

A “crash diet” is a type of diet that aims to produce very rapid weight loss in an extremely short period of time, often in around 3-7 days.

What are the effects of Crash diet?

Here are the effects that crash dieting can have on your body and on your health:

• In crash diets, the body goes into starvation mode and it stores your fat and burns your muscle. Your muscle burns calories, so when your fat is stored up, it makes it harder to lose weight when the muscle is lacking. Muscle also gives you lean long lines and fat gives you that dimpled effect.

• Along with loss of muscle, the lack of calories in the diet results in a lowered metabolism. It is vital to eat five to six small meals per day so that your metabolism is kept fed. The starvation mode makes your metabolism go into an almost sleep-like state.
• Crash dieting has been linked to the development of gallstones. With the change involved with the lack of nutrients to your body, your bile slats and cholesterol get out of whack and you end up with the potential to develop gallstones.

• Crash diets are extremely hard on your overall mental and emotional health. Not only do crash diets cause extreme food cravings, but they can also wreak havoc with your mood: you may find yourself feeling more irritable or depressed than usual when you are on a crash diet. Crash diets can also set people up for serious mental health disorders, particularly eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.

• Crash diets are extremely dangerous for your vital organs, including your heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. In order to perform their daily functions, your vital organs rely on energy from your carbohydrate intake. During strict crash diets, carbohydrate and calorie intake is so low that your organs cannot get enough energy from these sources. As a result, your organs begin to burn muscle tissue in order to get adequate amounts of energy to perform vital functions. This can result in serious health problems.

• Everyone knows that your body requires lots of water, so when you deprive your body of food, you end up depriving your body of much needed water. Many foods are rich in water content, like fruits, and when they are lacking from your diet, dehydration can set in.

• Long-term crash dieters frequently suffer from osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones in your body to become extremely brittle. This is because fast crash diets severely limit your intake of calcium. As a result, calcium begins to leach out of the bones in your body, leaving them particularly fragile. Many crash dieters suffer broken bones, particularly hips and wrists, as a result of their osteoporosis.

• Long-term crash dieting can result in hair loss. Due to the lack of vitamins and minerals that your body receives through a healthy diet, your hair can become terribly brittle and fall. Food is rich in vitamins and minerals, and when you keep them away from your body it affects your hair, nails, and even the color of your skin.

Healthy choices:

• Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits

• Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain

• Include lean meat, fish, poultry or alternatives

• Include milks, yoghurts, cheeses or alternatives

• Drink plenty of water

• Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake

• Choose reduced fat varieties of foods where possible

• Choose foods low in salt

• Limit your alcohol intake, if you choose to drink

• Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugar.

Starving your body means that your body is likely to punish you. Adopt a routine to maintain a perfect balance of fitness and diet to achieve the weight you desire.