Business & Money | Friday 6 September, 2019 4:58 am

Saudi science city accelerator produces 20 tech innovations

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, has organized a graduation ceremony in Riyadh to celebrate 20 technological innovations produced by the second inventions transfer accelerator for 2019. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 September, 2019 2:11 pm

NCB: Our inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index strengthens our strong financial position and banking leadership

The National Commercial Bank’s inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index helps the bank attract investors, strengthens its strong financial position and vision to be a leading financial and banking services group in the region.   As the biggest bank in Saudi Arabia and one of...

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Government | Thursday 5 September, 2019 6:00 am

Non-oil GDP grows 2.02%: SAMA

The Saudi economy has grown and has seen positive developments said Dr. Ahmed Alkholifey, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), on Wednesday during the presentation of its 55th annual report here. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received SAMA’s 55th...

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Government | Thursday 5 September, 2019 4:51 am

Saudi minister named ICOM Arab president

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, honorary president of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Saudi Arabia, has been elected president of the organization’s regional alliance for Arab Countries (ICOM Arab). The election took place at a board meeting on the sidelines of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 September, 2019 3:49 am

72% of passengers satisfied with services at Saudi airports

Passengers traveling through Saudi airports continue to be satisfied with customer service standards, according to latest figures. Data for August, issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), showed the Kingdom’s airports have maintained consistently high levels of flight...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 1:19 pm

Red Sea Mall “Back to School” festival Children educationally empowered in modern and fun ways

As part of its efforts to promote children’s educational and scientific abilities and help them start the new school year with enthusiasm, Red Sea Mall (RSM), the main shopping and entertainment destination in Jeddah, concluded “Back to School” festival between 15 and 31...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 12:55 pm

SAMI’s executive team of local and international experts set to continue company’s journey towards Saudi Vision 2030 goals

Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), has announced the completion of the company’s executive management team. The team includes a number of distinguished national leaders and international experts specialized in the military industries, as well as the...

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Sports | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 4:36 am

Saudi Arabia launches Farouq competition for amateurs

Amateur competitors in the Kingdom will compete for prizes in swimming, archery and horse-riding as part of an initiative launched by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The Farouq competition will offer total prize money of more than SR500,000 ($133,000) for all ...

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Government | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 2:35 am

Cabinet appoints Al-Rumayyan Aramco chief; Al-Amoudi board member

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided to appoint Yasir Al-Rumayyan, member of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), as chairman of the board of directors of the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, and Transport Minister Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi as member of the board. Custodian of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 September, 2019 1:33 am

Indian delegation praises Saudi govt's Haj facilities

A government of India delegation has congratulated the government of Saudi Arabia on the successful and smooth completion of Haj operations of 2019. Leader of the Indian delegation Sailesh, secretary of Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), conveyed government of India’s appreciation for the...

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