Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 September, 2019 1:15 am

Peace Project for Civilization Communication graduates second batch of young leaders

Peace Project for Civilization Communication this evening graduated the second batch of young leaders of global communication at a ceremony held at the conference center at the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The event took place in the presence of a number of officials and those concerned with cultural ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 September, 2019 12:22 am

Saudi Arabia replaces Aramco chairman with head of PIF — Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia has named Yasir Al-Rumayyan, head of the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, known as the PIF, as the chairman of state oil giant Aramco, replacing Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing an unnamed Saudi official. Al-Falih has been removed from his...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 September, 2019 2:44 am

Movie about young King Faisal’s trip to London hits big screen on Sept. 26

A movie about King Faisal’s trip to London when he was 13 years old is expected to be released in Saudi Arabia on Sept. 26. “Born A King” is a Spanish production directed by Agustí Villaronga and stars Abdullah Ali as the young Prince Faisal. Producer, Andres Gomez...

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Government | Monday 2 September, 2019 2:39 am

First Batch of Umrah Performers for Year 1441 Arrives in the Kingdom

The first flight carrying Umra performers for the new Hijra year 1441 arrived from Malaysia at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the quality of e-services have been provided for the pilgrims to facilitate the procedures for obtaining...

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Technology & IT | Monday 2 September, 2019 1:43 am

AI center confirms Saudi Arabia’s drive toward innovative future

The royal decree to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) center will enhance the drive toward innovation and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, according to Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Sawaha. King Salman issued the decree on Friday, to...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 September, 2019 12:35 am

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project offers 120 scholarships

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Development Co. has announced 120 scholarships for undergraduate students, for the academic year 2019-2020. This comes as part of the “Red Sea Development Scholarship Program” held in collaboration with Prince Mugrin bin Abdul Aziz University and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 2:28 pm

60-Nation Diplomatic Delegation Visits Souk Okaz

A diplomatic delegation, with 60 diplomats and their families, visited Souk Okaz, accompanied by the director of the protocol department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, Hani bin Abdul Wahab Kashif, and other ministry employees.  The diplomatic visit to Souk Okaz, which gives...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 September, 2019 4:25 am

HP’s gaming line-up now available in Saudi Arabia

Making its regional debut, HP Inc. showcased a powerful line-up of its latest OMEN and Pavilion Gaming innovations, raising the bar for high performance gaming. Invited to a hands-on experience of the company’s full range of gaming products, gamers, influencers and partners gathered at a...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 September, 2019 4:20 am

Saudi Justice Ministry completes reform project, including hiring of women notaries

The Justice Ministry has completed a number of projects in the last 12 months including the launch of e-services and the creation of notary positions for women, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Other developments from the last 12 months include the inauguration of labor courts by Minister of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 3:22 am

World’s biggest camel festival helps make Saudi city top tourist destination

The world’s biggest camel sports event has helped to turn a Saudi city into one of the Kingdom’s top tourist destinations. Taif, which will continue to play host to the Crown Prince Camel Festival until Sept. 14, is helping to lead the country’s drive to develop domestic and...

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