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How Betting Websites are Using Crypto to Their Advantage

The rise to prominence of cryptocurrency in recent times is beginning to revolutionise the way that payments are being made online. Once a thing of mystery, cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin is now becoming a little more mainstream, as many online businesses have become aware of the benefits of transacting with cryptocurrencies. Like Bitcoin, Crypto is easy to use, less susceptible to fraud, and cost-effective compared to traditional […]

More than 850 companies apply for ‘Made in Saudi’ program

RIYADH: More than 850 companies have applied to join the ‘“Made in Saudi” program, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Faisal Al-Bedah, the secretary-general of the Saudi Export Development Authority,

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister meets UNWTO chief

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Riyadh, the foreign ministry said on

Tech, digital brands lead top ten influence list in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH: Technology and digital brands topped the latest Most Influential Brands Survey in Saudi Arabia this year, with three local names making the top ten. The survey, compiled by Paris-based global

Saudi funding helps flying taxis take off

RIYADH: A German company developing a flying taxi has attracted Saudi funding. The Future Investment Initiative Institute has invested in Lilium, a pioneer in the Electric Vehicle

Saudi stock exchange revamps ahead of IPO

DUBAI: The Saudi stock exchange has revealed a revamped corporate structure as it prepares for a much anticipated IPO. The new Saudi Tadawul Group will have four units, officials said at an event on

France: Ministers accused of dining at secret restaurants

PARIS — French authorities are investigating accusations that government ministers and others dined in secret restaurants in violation of pandemic restrictions. The Paris prosecutor’s office said an

The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopian relief efforts

DUBAI: Canadian singer The Weeknd pledged to donate $1 million toward Ethiopian relief efforts, he announced in an Instagram post this week. Reports claim that thousands of Ethiopians have been

Emirati fighters set for big impact at Abu Dhabi World Professional

DUBAI: The UAE’s top jiu-jitsu fighters warmed up in style for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC) by capturing a total of 28 medals at the weekend’s AJP Tour’s Abu

Turkey’s opposition lawmaker Gergerlioglu hospitalized after arrest

ANKARA: A prominent lawmaker from pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, was in hospital early on Saturday, a day after police arrested him in his house. He was

Lewis Hamilton’s X44 team claim top qualifying spot on day one of

ALULA: Lewis Hamilton’s X44 team ended day one of Extreme E’s Desert X Prix weekend at AlUla by finishing top of the qualifying standings and securing a place in Sunday’s semi-finals. Sebastein Loeb

Majestic Cairo parade as Egyptian mummies move museum

CAIRO: A grand parade will convey 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies in specially designed capsules across the capital Cairo on Saturday to a new museum home where they can be displayed in greater

Philippines’ Duterte extends coronavirus curbs in capital, nearby

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a strict lockdown in the capital region and adjacent provinces by at least one week to try to contain a renewed surge in coronavirus

Good news for Saudi Apple device owners as repair program expanded

RIYADH: US technology giant Apple has expanded its independent repair provider program to Saudi Arabia. The move will allow vendors in the Kingdom access to parts, tools, and manuals in order to

Pretty in pink: Saudi Arabia’s summer capital is adorned with

TAIF: Throughout the year, rose gardens and farms in Taif are kept well cultivated, waiting for the spring to arrive and welcome visitors with a charming bloom. In Saudi Arabia, there are two

Two soldiers killed in central Mali terror attack

BAMAKO: Two soldiers died in an attack blamed on terrorists in central Mali on Friday, several sources said, with UN peacekeepers fighting off gunmen in a separate incident toward the Algeria border.

EXCLUSIVE-Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction with ‘strings

PARIS/BERLIN — Germany will next week present a multi-billion-dollar proposal to Lebanon to rebuild the Beirut Port as part of efforts to entice Lebanese politicians to form a government capable of

Atletico’s faltering title bid faces tough test at Sevilla

BARCELONA, Spain: Atletico Madrid have 10 games left this season to protect what remains of their once commanding lead in the Spanish league. The team led Barcelona by 12 points in December, but that

Arab Fashion Week: Day four highlights include sustainable, bridal

DUBAI: Read on for the key points from day four of Arab Fashion Week 2021, currently underway. Krie Design Founded by Croatian designer Kristina Burja, the womenswear label is known for its

Two dead as violence mars election in Indian battleground state

NANDIGRAM: Two people died as an Indian state notorious for political violence went to the polls Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi battling to oust a bitter rival from power. Clashes were

Contractor DSI swings to profit but auditor highlights $1.3bn in

DUBAI: Contractor Drake & Scull said it swung to a profit of 95 million dirhams ($25.9 million) last year after losing 87 million dirhams the year before. But auditor EY highlighted the UAE-based

Who’s Who: Sheila Al-Rowaily, CEO of Wisayah Global Investment

Sheila Al-Rowaily has been the CEO of Wisayah Global Investment Management Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, since January 2019. Over her 20 years at Aramco, Al-Rowaily has led a number of

Saudi state minister meets Kuwaiti leaders

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday received Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz and his accompanying delegation, who delivered a

SABIC boss says ‘Shareek’ will help chemicals giant double capacity

RIYADH: SABIC CEO Yousef Al-Benyan said that a new government initiative to promote the private sector would help it double its capacity within the next 10 to 15 years. He added that the ‘Shareek’