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Dubai targets families in summer holiday campaign

DUBAI: Dubai’s tourism body is launching a summer holiday campaign in May, with a particular focus on attracting family vacationers, it said on Saturday. The global campaign will showcase Dubai as a

Introducing Cynthia Merhej, the first-ever Arab woman shortlisted for

DUBAI: “I’m doing femininity on my own terms,” says Cynthia Merhej, a LVMH Prize 2021 semi-finalist — the first-ever Arab woman to be selected as a semi-finalist for the prestigious accolade — when

Egypt to unveil ‘portion’ of 3,000-year old city

LUXOR: Archaeologists near Luxor have unearthed just a portion of the “largest” ancient city ever found in Egypt and dating to a golden pharaonic age 3,000 years ago, officials said Saturday. Famed

What We Are Reading Today: The Hospital by Brian Alexander

The Hospital by Brian Alexander is an eye opening account of America’s healthcare system as it plays out in a community hospital in Bryan, Ohio. “It brings to life the fact that America’s healthcare

Opposition takes jab at Modi over vaccine crisis

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of complacency and missteps in the handling of the pandemic by the country’s main opposition party, after six states reported a

Pass! Goal! Beer?: Tunisian football pundit heard asking for beer on

DUBAI: Among the many things one would hear a professional football pundit say are “he shoots!” and “she scores!” What people would not expect, however, would be “get me a beer,” and yet thats is

World reacts to death of Britain’s Prince Philip

LONDON: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Here are reactions

Saudi MoF completes $57.8bn payment orders in first quarter of 2021

RIYADH: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) finalized the disbursement procedures for all payment orders received from the public and private sector with a total value of SR217 billion ($57.8 billion) in

Saudi, Dutch officials discuss agriculture ties

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture organized a virtual conference with its Dutch counterpart under the title “Exporting high-quality Saudi agricultural products to the

Yemeni official thanks Saudi Arabia for clearing Houthi mines

RIYADH: The director of Yemen’s National Mine Action Program on Thursday thanked Saudi Arabia for clearing mines set by the Houthi militia in Yemen.Brig.

SAGO sells mills to UAE investors as part of KSA’s ongoing

RIYADH: The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) and the National Center for Privatization (NCP) announced on Thursday that the Third Milling Co. (MC3) has been sold to a consortium of UAE investors. The

Abu Dhabi oil giant ADNOC said to consider IPO of drilling business

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is considering listing its drilling business on the local stock market, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The state oil giant said its

UAE central bank issues first license to low-risk specialized lender

ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued its first license under a system of low-risk specialized banks designed to serve UAE residents, WAM reported. The central bank set

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