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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The ministers of health and Hajj

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said Thursday it did not carry out any military operations in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, after explosions were heard in the Houthi-held city, Saudi state TV Al-Ekhbariya

RIYADH: 5G telecommunications services reached three additional Saudi governorates during the first quarter of 2021, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced in its

DUBAI: Regional it-girls Hala Abdallah and Alanoud Badr from Saudi Arabia and Nathalie Fanj from Lebanon are the stars of US luxury fashion house Carolina Herrera’s latest beauty campaign. Released

RIYADH: Sulaiman Hamad became the latest Saudi athlete to book his ticket for the Tokyo Olympics when he secured a spot in the forthcoming games’ judo competition. The Saudi national team and

RIYADH: The Saudi U-23 football team on Tuesday night drew 1-1 with Mexico in the latest friendly match at its training camp in Marbella, Spain as part of its preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. The

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has committed to play a key role in the development of renewable fuel sources and clean energy technology. The Kingdom will join a core group of 23 nations and international
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DUBAI: Saudi Arabia-based Quara Holding is partnering with Ethereum software firm ConsenSys to bring blockchain technology to the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The Brooklyn-based firm has pioneered

A US-based food technology platform has announced a new $100 million Saudi joint venture targeting 550 outlets by 2026, with the first set to launch in Riyadh early next year. Creating Culinary

RIYADH: Saudi L’Azurde shareholders will vote today on the board’s recommendation on increasing capital from SR430 million ($115 million) to SR575 million, through a rights issue. The decision to

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded 16 new COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, raising the total number of fatalities to 7,393. The Ministry of Health confirmed 1,269 new confirmed cases reported in the

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia-based Kuwaiti pop singer Bader Al-Shuaibi is making waves with his latest hit, a Spotify-sponsored collaboration with K-Pop star AleXa called “Is It On.” The singer released the

A renewable energy unit of General Electric (GE) has completed a turnkey substation contract to power a saltwater desalination plant in Saudi Arabia that will supply drinking water to Makkah and

RIYADH: A total of 83 listed companies on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) were trading above their three-month average when the bourse closed for the week on Thursday, according to data compiled

RIYADH: Salem Al-Dawsari, the Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal winger, has sent a message of congratulations to former club Villarreal after the Spanish team on Wednesday claimed the Europa League trophy by beating Manchester United on penalties. Villarreal won the first trophy in their history after a 1-1 draw in normal and extra time produced a dramatic shootout which saw Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea’s spot-kick miss hand the silverware to Unai Emery’s team. Al-Dawsari spent a loan period at Villarreal prior to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

It doesn’t feel that long ago since the racing world was captivating by the 2021 Dubai World Cup, but already connections will be planning their route towards one of the biggest races of the year next year. The hugely lucrative race will once again attract a starring field, but which runners could be among the leading contenders for the race next year? History & Records The Dubai […]

DUBAI: Cruise Saudi is set to double its team in the coming months as it prepares to attract more operators to the Kingdom. It comes as Saudi Arabia looks to develop a thriving cruise sector to showcase its top tourist attractions for the first time. It also follows the recent announcement that MSC Cruises will become the first operator to home port in Jeddah this year.

RIYADH: The Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), the publisher of Arab News, said it appointed Abdulrahman Ibrahim Alrowaita as chairman and Majid Abdulrhman Alissa as vice-chairman. The company made the disclosure following its extraordinary general assembly meeting, in which board members were elected for a three-year term. Last week the media group reported a 41.4 percent increase in first quarter net profit.

CAIRO: A Lebanese environmentalist artist has used hundreds of plastic bottles to create a mosaic of the green-and-white Saudi flag in a gesture of solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia and

LONDON: The proposal was always going to be met with equal embrace and resistance. Saudi Arabia’s request that “a feasibility study to be carried out on the impact” of hosting the men’s and women’s

RIYADH: Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad has reached a settlement with former striker Aleksandar Pesic, with the club set to schedule a payment plan of $2 million owed to the player, Arabic language

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded 13 new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, raising the total number of fatalities to 7,098. The Ministry of Health confirmed 999 new confirmed cases reported in the

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Bahrain’s King Hamad to extend greetings on the advent of the Muslim Eid Al-Fitr holiday. King Salman also received a phone

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded 13 new COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, raising the total number of fatalities to 7,085. The Ministry of Health confirmed 986 new confirmed cases reported in the
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