Technology & IT | Thursday 28 May, 2020 9:48 am

Huawei Launches its Carrier Consulting Services to Create Multi-dimensional Value for Customers

Huawei recently announced the launch of its Carrier Consulting Services and 5G Consulting portfolio and practice. Huawei Carrier Consulting Services’ aim is to help carriers to proactively cope with the opportunities and challenges brought by new technologies, new business, and new models, to...

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Government | Thursday 28 May, 2020 9:38 am

Ministry of Interior: Adopting Precautionary Measures to Limit COVID-19 Spread in Several Sectors

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that the Minister of Interior has approved the precautionary and preventive measures for the wholesales, retail, industry, and construction sectors, after being prepared and reviewed by a committee that includes Ministries of Energy, Health,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 May, 2020 7:42 am

Saudi aviation authority denies increase in tickets prices, flights resume Sunday

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Wednesday denied there would be any increase in ticket prices. GACA spokesman, Ibrahim Alrosa, said that the rumors about an 80 percent increase in domestic flight prices were false.The authority plans to operate 60 domestic...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 May, 2020 4:01 am

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Affirms his Thanks to Wise Leadership and Outlines Details of Returning to Workplaces

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi affirmed that the great support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for all sectors and government agencies resulted in a harmonious work...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2020 3:06 am

GACA Announces the Resumption of Domestic Flights, Starting on Sunday, 31st of May 2020

Based on what was submitted by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the return of some vital activities in accordance with the health controls and precautionary measures taken in combat of the novel Coronavirus, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 May, 2020 2:52 am

Passports General Directorate Extends Tourist Visas for 3 Months Free of Charge

The General Directorate of Passports has announced, in cooperation with the National Information Center, the extending of tourist visas automatically for a period of 3 months free of charge for the tourists whose visas expired during the period of suspension of international flights taken by the...

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Government | Tuesday 26 May, 2020 5:50 am

Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Saudi Arabia announced the easing of restrictions that has halted much of the activity in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday 31, May, the curfew on all areas of the Kingdom will be eased, except Makkah. Movement in cities and within the regions of the country will again...

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Culture & Education | Monday 25 May, 2020 2:23 am

Saudi Cultural Ministry concludes ‘Reading Marathon’ initiative

The Ministry of Culture concluded its “Reading Marathon” initiative with a record 606,000 pages read. The six-week event witnessed an unprecedented participation of readers from all segments of society.Launched in late April, the ministry’s initiative comes as part of its “Culture in...

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Business & Money | Monday 25 May, 2020 1:21 am

Ithra marks Eid Al-Fitr with parade in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province

The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking the festive season this year with a parade passing through different cities in the Eastern Province that people can watch from their homes.As the Eid celebration coincides with a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, many...

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Business & Money | Saturday 23 May, 2020 4:22 pm

Hadaf disburses SR1.6 million for delivery app Saudi workers

Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) deposited SR1.6 million in bank accounts of delivery app Saudi workers.The move is part of the fund’s initiative, which was launched in April in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Communications ...

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