Riyadh, May 11, 2020, SPA -- Hamid bin Mohammed Fayez, Deputy Minister of Culture, hailed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's great efforts in safeguarding the citizens and expatriates from risks of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), affirming that the early precautionary measures taken by the Kingdom represent important factor supporting all sectors of the state. In his speech during the virtual meeting of the Arab ministers and officials of culture held today, he disclosed that the Ministry of Culture launched a package of cultural various initiatives and activities during the cultural isolation. --SPA 20:41 LOCAL TIME 17:41 GMT 0031 www.spa.gov.sa/w1326227