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Saudi residents concerned by Tawakkalna app freeze

JEDDAH: In a Twitter post on Thursday, the Ministry of Health-approved app Tawakkalna announced that all registered users will receive an SMS containing their name, ID number and health status as a

Saudi residents urged to use COVID-19 app to access public places as

Saudi residents were on Wednesday urged to use a government app, launched to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in order to gain access to key public places. Authorities

Qatar Came Out With Flying Colours

By Manish Rai   When the Saudi crown prince, together with the UAE ruler, Mohammed bin Zayed, moved against Qatar in late 2017, the charge sheet against the tiny Gulf state was long. They, along with Bahrain and Egypt, accused their neighbour of backing Iran’s ambitions, and supporting Islamist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Arab neighbours of Doha thought that by imposing this blockade they can force […]

7 things to watch on Tadawul today

Here are a few things you need to know as Saudi stocks start trading on Tuesday. 1) National Commercial Bank (NCB) is planning to change the name of the merged entity after completing the planned

10 things to watch on Tadawul today

Here are a few things you need to know as Saudi stocks start trading on Monday. – Saudi Basic Industries Corp.’s (SABIC) net profit after Zakat and tax declined to SR 40 million ($10.66 million) for

Saudi Arabia announces completion of pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai site – Arabian Post – Arabian Post

Share Tweet Share Share Email Six storey project started in February and ready well in advance of Expo 2020 Dubai opening in October, 2021 Construction work on Saudi Arabia’s 13,069sqm country pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been completed, the country announced. The pavilion is said to be the second largest at the Expo site, with only the UAE pavilion being larger. Construction work on the pavilion […]

‘It was a unique feeling,’ says Saudi photographer shortlisted for National Geographic prize

DUBAI: National Geographic Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Saudi dairy company Almarai, this week announced the shortlisted entries for the 2020 edition of its photography competition “Moments” —

FII: NEOM reflects Saudi Arabia’s ability to undertake projects

Saudi Arabia is a good example of advanced digital infrastructure, noting that NEOM reflects the Kingdom’s ability to implement projects, Mohamed Alabbar, Founder, Emaar Properties, said during the

Saudi Arabia announces completion of pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai site – Arabian Post

Share Tweet Share Share Email Six storey project started in February and ready well in advance of Expo 2020 Dubai opening in October, 2021 Construction work on Saudi Arabia’s 13,069sqm country pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been completed, the country announced. The pavilion is said to be the second largest at the Expo site, with only the UAE pavilion being larger. Construction work on the pavilion […]

6 things to watch on Tadawul today

Here are a few things you need to know as Saudi stocks start trading on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia is perfect location for Formula E’s first-ever night

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is the perfect location for the first night races in FIA Formula E history, according to Carlo Boutagy, the CEO of CBX, official promoter of the Diriyah E-Prix. It comes as

Jollibee Foods Corporation Recognized with Two Global Employer Excellence Awards

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 8 January 2021 – Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) recently received two global citations recognizing the company’s excellence as a world-class employer. These international awards affirm JFC’s commitment to be a best-in-class workplace that values and takes good care of its people.     A First for the Philippines. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is the only Filipino company to date that has been recognized […]

Saudi Ministry of Finance signs $3bn Korean financing agreement

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Finance (MoF), represented by the National Debt Management Center (NDMC), on Wednesday announced the signing of a long-term financing agreement with the Korea Trade Insurance

Religious moderation falls by the wayside in Imran’s Pakistan

By James M. Dorsey Silent about rising sectarian violence in Pakistan, Gulf states vying for religious soft power risk exposing the limitations of their concepts of an undefined ‘moderate’ Islam that is tolerant and endorses pluralism. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have so far turned a blind eye to mounting sectarian sentiment in Karachi and Punjab province against Shiites and Ahmadis, sects […]

Saudi crown prince holds meeting with Qatari emir at GCC summit

ALULA, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Maraya Hall in the historic city of Al-Ula on Tuesday, Saudi Press

Saudi Human Resources Development Fund launches third phase of Doroob

The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), represented by the Saudi e-training platform Doroob, has announced that the third phase of the program will kick off on Friday via the link:

Expats welcome ministry move to study quarterly payment of levy

RIYADH: Expats in Saudi Arabia have welcomed a ministry move to study changing the payment schedule for dependent and government fees, saying it will reduce the financial burden on them. The Ministry

Danube stores see 23.5% sales surge during pandemic

Saudi supermarket operator BinDawood Holding is pushing ahead with expansion plans after a 23.5 percent rise in sales at its Danube outlets during the pandemic. The Danube stores reported the surge

PROJECTS: Pandemic fails to pause hotel development in the Middle East

STR’s total pipeline figures include hotel projects in construction, final planning, and planning stages. “The pipeline of new hotels in the region is still strong, especially in countries where tourism is a key diversification factor identified by governments (for instance Saudi or UAE),” said Bruno Trenchard, Senior Manager – Hotels & Hospitality at CBRE Middle East. Historically, slowdowns have tended to impact projects in the planning or […]

Weather warnings issued across Saudi Arabia until Friday

RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for several regions across Saudi Arabia from Wednesday until Friday, the Kingdom’s civil defense said on Tuesday. The authority warned of thunderstorms with

Saudi crown prince sparks rush for vaccine as registrations jump

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appears to have sparked a surge in the number of people registering for the coronavirus vaccine in the Kingdom after being inoculated on

King Salman invites Gulf leaders for Riyadh summit

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has formally invited leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the 41st group summit being held in Riyadh on January 5 next year. The invitation was sent

Manga Productions announces partnership with NEOM for second season of Saudi animation series, Future’s Folktales

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 December 2020 – Manga Productions, a subsidiary company of Mohammed bin Salman “Misk” Foundation, announced today a partnership agreement with NEOM, where the events of season 2 of the Saudi animation series “Future’s Folktales” will take place, following the great success of the first season among Arab and international audiences, with views exceeding the seventy million mark around the world. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. […]

Saudis experience the magic of Wadi Hanifa in winter

RIYADH: With cooler winter weather sweeping Saudi Arabia, and with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surges putting many countries back into lockdown, people in the Kingdom are heading to open