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Saudi Arabia records 19 new coronavirus deaths

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said 19 new deaths and 301 new cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in the Kingdom on Monday. The new confirmed cases bring the total number to

UAE, Israeli settlers find common ground in Jerusalem

By James M. Dorsey Weakened by Joe Biden’s electoral defeat of US President Donald J. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu risks being caught between a rock and a hard place as Jordan, the Palestine Authority and the United Arab Emirates manoeuvre for control of what is to Jews the Temple Mount and to Muslims the Haram ash-Sharif, the third most holy site in Islam. The rivalry […]

Dutch golf star Anne van Dam joins Saudi deep diver Mariam Fardous to

JEDDAH: Dutch golf star Anne van Dam joined Saudi Ladies International ‘Ladies First’ ambassador Mariam Fardous to explore Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs. The Dutch athlete, who is taking part the Aramco

Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia able to achieve unprecedented achievements

LONDON: Saudi Arabia has been able to achieve unprecedented achievements in a short period of time, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as saying on Thursday. In a

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman opens 8th Shoura Council session

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, opened the eighth session of the Saudi Shoura Council on Wednesday. The king said during his speech that the

2,986 jobs created for Saudis in industrial sector in a month, says

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued licenses to 124 industrial units in October 2020 with total investments reaching SR1.56 billion, official data showed.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Germany’s Merkel discuss G20, tackling extremism

RYADH: Saudi Arabia and Germany on Monday agreed on the need to confront all forms of extremism and terrorism, Saudi Press Agency reported. During a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel,

Australian envoy to Saudi Arabia hails successful presidency of G20

LONDON: Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ridwaan Jadwat congratulated Saudi Arabia on its presidency of the G20 during the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s been a very difficult year for everybody.

Saudi Arabia issues labor reforms for expats working in private sector

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced Thursday a series of labor reforms regarding the employment of expats, including the ability to change jobs. The

Saudi deal to support transportation networks in Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Transport Ministry on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation to support development of vital sectors in the

Startup of the Week: Offering natural and safe beauty solutions in KSA

JEDDAH: The first Saudi natural pharmacy in the country, Sun Pharmacy is specialized in providing fully organic daily skin and personal care products from safe resources, founded by an ambitious

10k foreign pilgrims arrive on first day of Umrah resumption

MAKKAH: Some 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque on the first day of the third stage of the

Saudi Education Ministry to launch Mobile Innovation Laboratories

RIYADH: University students will be given the chance to delve into the world of entrepreneurship with a new program launched by the Ministry of Education. The Mobile Innovation Laboratories’

MENA hotel sector’s recovery set for Q4 2020 into 2021: Colliers International

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s hotel sector can expect the start of a recovery in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, according to Colliers International’s latest MENA Hotels Forecast in September. The recovery, which will take place following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is set to continue into 2021. It anticipates that the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors will witness a faster recovery […]

Burgerizzr picks Emirates NBD Capital Saudi Arabia as financial

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Shatirah House Restaurant Company – owner and operator of the “Burgerizzr” restaurant chain – has chosen Emirates NBD Capital Saudi Arabia as the exclusive financial advisor to

UAE, Saudi hotel sector set to bounce back; RAK bookings hit record

The UAE’s and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors are expected to bounce back after COVID-19 faster than other regional markets, with the northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah seeing the highest demand in September 2020. Colliers International said hotels in the UAE’s smaller markets have seen improved performance thanks to domestic demand and limited returning international travel, as the industry attempts to recover. Ras Al Khaimah City’s occupancy […]

Halloween treat: Meet Filwa Al-Hejailan, founder of Saudi Arabia’s

DUBAI: It is spooky season and Saudi entrepreneur Filwa Al-Hejailan, founder of Kingdom of Costumes, “the first online costume shop in Saudi Arabia,” is getting ready for the festivities.  When

Parisian fragrance house Ex Nihilo cuts ribbon on its first Saudi

DUBAI: Parisian fragrance maison Ex Nihilo has cut the ribbon on its first flagship in Saudi Arabia. The new perfumery is situated in Jeddah’s Nojoud Center, alongside other brands like Lacoste and

IMF praises GCC countries for pandemic response

Arabian Post Staff IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised GCC countries for what the have done on the digital front. Speaking at the Meeting of the Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of GCC, she said full standalone 5G wireless in the region will enable remote work, education, telemedicine, and e-government. “You can pursue with even more imagination the application of technologies to be even […]

Saudi Arabia announces collaboration with ITU to support global AI

LONDON: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed an agreement on Thursday to support global AI cooperation. The

Meet K-Drama stars of new series ‘KAIROS’ on #TwitterBlueroom Live before its premiere

“Following Kpop, K-Drama is mesmerizing global fans–now on Twitter”   Twitter announces the first live event of its kind for a K-Drama. Seungyun Kang of ‘WINNER’ will serve as the MC for ‘TwitterBlueroom LIVE with KAIROS’. Twitter launches a special emoji to celebrate the premiere of KAIROS. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 23 October 2020 – #TwitterBlueroom, live-streams that have been drawing the attention of Kpop fans around the […]

Saudi artist Abdullah Alhumaid puts Riyadh street life in the frame

DUBAI: Experimental film photographer Abdullah Alhumaid is not your average 25-year-old Saudi. His creative journey, which began unexpectedly on the streets of Beirut, has flourished, resulting in

How anti-harassment law of 2018 set the tone for the new Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: In the space of just a few years, the legal rights of Saudi women have fundamentally changed, opening up new freedoms of movement, the ability to choose where they want to live, and the right

Aramco chief wins energy executive of the year award

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s president and CEO, Amin Nasser, has been named energy executive of the year by a panel of international industry leaders. The 60-year-old business chief was selected for the