Business & Money | Thursday 2 September, 2021 1:39 am

Uber, TGA and MasterCard offer free rides to people accessing a Covid-19 vaccination in Saudi Arabia

Uber, the Transport General Authority (TGA) and Mastercard have joined forces to offer free rides to anyone in Saudi Arabia attending a Covid-19 vaccination appointment in over 300 centers across the Kingdom. The initiative is part of Uber’s global commitment to help communities ‘Move What...

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Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 9:48 pm

Future Minerals Summit to be held next year in Riyadh

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the details of the inaugural Future Minerals Summit, the first-ever event to offer a “one-stop-shop” for investors, miners and other industry stakeholders interested in learning more about the mining potential of the Middle...

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Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 1:52 am

‘Long Live Saudi2’ initiative launched in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province

Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz on Monday launched the “Long Live Saudi2” initiative, which will be held at the Dammam waterfront in conjunction with the 91st Saudi National Day. The governor stressed the importance of the initiatives and interaction of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 1:30 am

STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION IN GLOBAL RANKING KING ABDULLAH PORT JUMPS 3 SPOTS IN LLOYD’S TOP 100 PORTS LIST

Strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing ports in the world and the leading port in the Middle East region, King Abdullah Port has been ranked among the top 100 container ports in the world, according to the 2021 edition of the prestigious Lloyd’s List One Hundred Ports published...

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Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 12:20 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session today. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet reviewed the recent talks between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a number of countries that aim at enhancing cooperation...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:36 am

Saudi Arabia’s youth volleyball team crowned Gulf champions after win over Bahrain

Saudi Arabia has won the sixth Gulf Youth Volleyball Championship after overcoming Bahrain 3-2 in the final played at Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Manama. Bahrain won the first set 25-17, but Saudi Arabia came storming back to win the next two 25-23 and 25-20. Bahrain tied the match by winning the...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:13 am

Sport and social activism come together as all-female football teams prepare to compete at the inaugural of Global Goals World Cup Saudi Arabia

The final tournament of Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Global Goals World Cup will take place in Riyadh in September, showcasing the powerful role sport can play in advancing social and environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Global Goals World Cup (GGWCUP) invites women around the world...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:09 am

Zain KSA Rolls Out the “National Roaming" Service in Asir

Zain KSA announced that it is supporting the "National Roaming" initiative launched by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) with the aim of maximizing the inclusiveness of telecommunication services throughout all Saudi regions and cities, with a particular focus on...

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Government | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:13 am

Al Falih visits Oman to expand economic ties

The Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Falih will pay a visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday to consolidate and expand the economic relations and mutual investments between the two brotherly countries. The minister will head a delegation of officials from government...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:01 am

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil, oil exports increase by 52.1% and 126.1% respectively in Q2

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s overall merchandise exports increased by 99.4% in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020, when international trade was impacted by COVID-related lockdowns and travel bans in numerous countries. The value of exports amounted to SR238.6 billion in Q2 2021, up from SR119.7...

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