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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

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

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’

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

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

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

Saudi finance chiefs welcome Moody’s sukuk rating

LONDON: Saudi finance chiefs have welcomed the latest ratings agency stamp of approval for the Kingdom’s sukuk program.

GESALO — helping Saudi and German businesses grow together for four

JEDDAH: The German Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) has been a major catalyst for the enhancement of the commercial relationship between Saudi Arabia and Germany for more

Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25

MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the Agency for the Affairs of the Kaaba’s Kiswah, Exhibitions and Museums, has limited the number of visitors to

Saudi graduates from UK universities honored in virtual awards

LONDON: A virtual awards ceremony celebrating Saudi graduates from UK universities was held on Wednesday evening with the British and Saudi ambassadors in attendance.  The Study UK Alumni Awards

Here’s How Expo 2020’s Saudi Pavilion Celebrated The Kingdom’s 90th National Day

The video was a collaborative effort between two of Saudi Arabia’s most renowned artists Nugamshi, a calligrapher who painted words and phrases of the national anthem in his signature, contemporary style.  It added depth and importance to the meaning behind the lyrics of the anthem while opera singer, Sawsan Al Bahiti, performed a special rendition of the country’s national anthem. Her voice radiated strength, optimism and power […]

Saudi presenter Muna Abu Sulayman joins Gucci’s board for Global

RIYADH: Saudi media personality Muna Abu Sulayman has joined Gucci’s board for Global Equity.  Sulayman made the announcement on her LinkedIn account on Tuesday. The board is on a mission to define

YouGov reveals top brands in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt

120,000-year-old footprints found in Saudi Arabia — and they might be human

Saudi Arabia backs UN’s coronavirus response plan with $100 million

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Friday it was donating $100 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and toward a number of projects in support of a United Nations response plan to combat the

Arab coalition destroys armed Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed an armed Houthi drone targeting the Saudi city of Khamis Mushayt on Thursday afternoon. The Houthis launched the drone at civilian targets but it

Saudi Arabia’s ports record 12% hike in containers

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s ports recorded a 12 percent increase in container handling operations during August as compared to the same period in 2019, according to data released by the Saudi Ports

SFA urges Saudis to walk for National Day

RIYADH: The Sports for All Federation (SFA) is calling on people across Saudi Arabia to commit to wellness in the Kingdom by striding forward in unison. To mark Saudi National Day on Sept. 23, the

Saudi woman to run for sports club presidency

JEDDAH, MAKKAH: From being a fan to co-chairing an all-male Saudi club, a love of football runs deep in Awatef Al-Sahoo, the first Saudi female to run for the presidency of a club.