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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

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