Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2020 9:18 am

Saudi G20 Presidency and BIS Innovation Hub update on the progress made in the G20 TechSprint Initiative

The Saudi G20 Presidency and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH) updated on progress made on the G20 TechSprint initiative, following a midpoint review of the hackathon-style competition with 20 shortlisted teams.The G20 TechSprint initiative, launched in April 2020, aims...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 11 August, 2020 7:32 am

‘9 Space Trips’ summer program launched in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Education Ministry and the Saudi Space Authority (SSA) have jointly launched the “9 Space Trips” summer program.The program aims to educate students of all ages and educational levels and create awareness about space science.Dr. Muhammad Al-Muqbel, undersecretary for public education, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 August, 2020 2:45 am

Air Arabia reports AED 169 million first half 2020 net loss due to impact of COVID-19

Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first half of this year ending June 30, 2020 as the global aviation industry continues to battle the impact of COVID-19.Air Arabia...

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Government | Monday 10 August, 2020 3:10 pm

Kingdom Extends Helping Hand to People of Beirut Through 
National Carrier SAUDIA Following Deadly Port Blast

In line with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah protect him, to extend a helping hand and support the Lebanese people following last week’s massive explosion in Beirut, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has successfully delivered...

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Technology & IT | Monday 10 August, 2020 11:31 am

One Giant ‘Leap’: Saudi Arabia’s New Global Tech Event To Reshape Lifestyles, Transform Economy And Put Kingdom Among World’s Top Tech-enabled Nations

Saudi Arabia has revealed ambitious plans to transform the Middle East’s technology sector and position the Arabian Gulf nation at the global forefront of a bold, new era of futuristic technology adoption. LEAP, a landmark technology event of national importance that supports the Kingdom’s ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 10 August, 2020 10:15 am

Saudi Arabia’s Elm signs deal to acquire Tabadul’s shares from PIF

Information security company Al-Elm’s (Elm) acquisition of all shares from a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company is set to leverage complementary strengths and enhance competitiveness and expertise to create a one-stop-shop that will cater to the entire logistics value chain in the...

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Healthcare | Monday 10 August, 2020 10:11 am

Riyadh Global Digital Health Summit to Start Tomorrow

The Riyadh Global Digital Health Summit will be launched here tomorrow, organized by Health Affairs of the Ministry of National Guard and the Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships, in cooperation with the Saudi Secretariat of the G20.This two-day summit aims to achieve the role of...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 9 August, 2020 1:42 pm

Bee’ah Expands into Saudi Arabia Winning 3 New Contracts in Madinah

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, is expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of Saudi Vision 2030, after being awarded three contracts for waste management services in Madinah, covering the North, West and East...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 August, 2020 10:20 am

Saudi Aramco Profit Slumps 73% as Pandemic Chokes Oil Sales

Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled oil giant reported a 73% drop in second-quarter profit and maintained plans to pay $75 billion in annual dividends, a vital source of cash for a government saddled with a swelling deficit. Saudi Aramco, which Apple Inc. recently dethroned as the world’s most ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 9 August, 2020 3:32 am

Health Ministry:We Continue Our Research and Conduct New Clinical Trial of Vaccine against Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health continues its efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the search for an effective vaccine, with unlimited support from the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which...

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