The Saudi Justice Ministry has announced that it has set up 18 judicial panels and six mobile notaries across Makkah, Mina, and Arafat, as part of its preparation to serve pilgrims in this year’s Hajj season.
“The ministry uses all its resources to provide legal services during the...
The Saudi Transport Ministry announced that the number of road projects completed during the first half of 2018 has reached 55 projects, spanning 1,689 km with a total cost of 4.978 billion riyals. The announcement reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve quality and safety of the...
SEDCO Holding ranked 12thin the Best Small and Medium Enterprises category of the Great Place To Work Asia Awards 2018 and among the top 25 best workplaces overall. This recognition follows the recent 4thbest place to work in Saudi Arabia in the 2017 Great Place to...
More than 1.3 million pilgrims are expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season, and more than 200,000 “domestic pilgrims” have also registered for services including the “low-cost Hajj,” “affordable Hajj,” and “general...
The Kiswa consists of five pieces; four of them cover the four sides of Kaaba, while the fifth one is hung as a curtain above the door of Kaaba.
Preparing the Kiswa takes several months and needs large amounts of precious metals and pure silk. Around 170 craftsmen are involved in the process,...
Lexus International today announced a call for entries for the distinguished Lexus Design Award 2019. Since its launch in 2013, the worldwide design competition has served as a platform for emerging designers and creators whose works can lead to a better future for all. The annual event attracts...
Sony Corporation reported a record first-quarter operating income ending 30 June 2018 with a 24 per cent year-on-year increase to US$1.78 billion (¥195 billion) as compared to US$1.42 billion (¥157.6 billion) in the previous year.
The consolidated Sales & Operating...
With a triumphant 2017 launch under its belt, GulfHost - the complete hospitality equipment sourcing expo for the Middle East, Africa and Asia - returns in October with new and exciting industry-defining sectors and dedicated zones for Gelato & Bakery, Café & Bar and...
The Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH) in Makkah will inaugurate on Sunday a tourist accommodation project for young business people, supported by the Social Development Bank and the Tourism Authority in Jeddah.
Mohammed Al-Omari, SCTH’s director general in Makkah,...
The first warm-ups of the inaugural Crown Prince Camel Festival started in Taif in the early hours of Saturday, with thousands of camels on a two-kilometer, high-tech track. But that was just a start: Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, more than 10,000 camels will be thrown in ...