Business & Money | Monday 31 May, 2021 7:58 am

Red Sea Development Co. inaugurates first 100% renewable bottled water plant in Saudi Arabia

The Red Sea Development Co. (TRSDC) inaugurated the first desalination plant using solar and wind energy in the Kingdom as part of efforts to preserve the environment by limiting carbon emissions.Ahmed Ghazi Darwish, chief of staff at TRSDC, said that the project was launched in collaboration with...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 May, 2021 4:04 am

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil, oil exports increase by 42.9% and 75.0% in March 2021

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s overall merchandise exports increased by 64.0% in March 2021 compared to March 2020. The value of exports amounted to SR74.7 billion in March 2021, up from SR45.6 billion in March 2020. This increase originated mainly from oil exports, which rose by SR22.4...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 May, 2021 2:12 am

Uber appoints new General Manager for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region

 Uber today announced the appointment of Saad Pall as the new General Manager for Uber across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. The role covers Uber’s business in 36 cities across 8 countries in the region. Saad will lead the next phase of growth for Uber’s ride-sharing...

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Government | Sunday 30 May, 2021 8:54 am

Hajj smart card wins Makkah Excellence Award

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has won the Makkah Award of Excellence in Hajj and Umrah services for its efforts during the pandemic and the steps it took to introduce innovative technology systems aimed at facilitating the procedures for pilgrims, including the Hajj smart card. Dr....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 May, 2021 3:08 am

GACA: A circular for air carriers to lift travel restrictions for those arriving in the Kingdom from 11 countries

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued instructions to all airliners operating in the Kingdom's airports, regarding the update of lifting travel restrictions on travelers arriving to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The circular provides for permitting entry to the Kingdom for those...

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Government | Sunday 30 May, 2021 2:57 am

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with CEOS of Leading German Corporations

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Interior, met at his residence here today with Chief Executive officers of various leading German companies, including Hensoldt, Airbus for Defense and Space, Veredus, ThyssenKrupp, Lürssen, Transportation Sector at Siemens, and...

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Healthcare | Thursday 27 May, 2021 8:30 am

Saudi Central Bank considers adding COVID-19 insurance coverage for non-Saudi tourists

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the possibility of adding coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage to insurance policies for non-Saudi tourists visiting the Kingdom. The bank said, in a statement, that possible coverage would remain for the duration of a visit and that it would communicate with ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 27 May, 2021 8:26 am

MBSC Case Center launched to develop relevant business case studies

The Prince Muhammad Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) has announced the launch of the MBSC Case Center. The Center, as the first of its kind in the Kingdom, will develop and disseminate regionally relevant business case studies with a focus on Saudi Arabia. Established ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 May, 2021 8:23 am

Saudi Arabia, World Bank pledge $100mn fund to revive global tourism sector hit by COVID-19

Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Bank, has pledged $100 million to establish the International Fund for Comprehensive Tourism. The minister made the announcement during a session held on the sidelines of the...

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Government | Wednesday 26 May, 2021 6:36 am

Interior minister chairs Hajj Supreme Committee meeting

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif, interior minister and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the committee virtually. The meeting was held in the presence of Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Madinah Emir Prince Faisal Bin Salman. The meeting...

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