Government | Friday 29 December, 2017 3:45 pm

King receives Kuwait's deputy PM

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives Kuwait’s First Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Al-Auja Palace in Diriyah, Riyadh, on Thursday. They reviewed fraternal relations between the two countries. King Salman later hosted a...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 December, 2017 2:10 pm

Uber sells 15% stake to SoftBank

SoftBank (SFTBF), the Japanese conglomerate, has reached a deal to invest more than $7 billion in Uber for a 15% stake in the ride-hailing startup, according to sources familiar with the deal.    The vast majority of that investment comes from SoftBank buying up shares held by...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 December, 2017 11:38 am

Al-Awwad honors winners of New Media Award

Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad honored Thursday evening winners of the New Media Award, which was instituted by the Saudi General Commission for Audiovisual Media. Several winners have been chosen from a shortlist of 300 nominated candidates by a specialized jury panel...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 28 December, 2017 3:52 pm

5 Startups qualified for Badir Accelerator in its second cohort

Five startup technology companies have been qualified for Badir Business Accelerator Program in its second cohort this coming year. These startups have been chosen among the 800 Saudi startups and businesses that have competed during the initial qualification phase to win a range of services...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 28 December, 2017 9:00 am

Aljomaih Automotive Company gets GM honorary plaque

Aljomaih Automotive Company (AAC), the largest dealer for General Motors in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East received global recognition for completing 50 years partnership with GM brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Araibia.     The honoring event was held as part of the activities...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 December, 2017 8:44 am

Al-Ikhbariya TV to be transformed into Limited Liability Company

Al-Ikhbariya local Arabic TV channel will be transformed into a limited liability company called the Ikhbariya Network Company, according to a decision issued by Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad. The company will be jointly owned by the Radio and Television Corporation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 December, 2017 8:00 am

Jeddah international airport to open in May 2018

The head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdul Hakim Al-Tamimi, has announced that the initial opening and pilot operations of the new King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah will be in May 2018. The announcement came on the sidelines of the Reconstruction of Makkah ...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 7:35 am

Crown Prince, FIFA president discuss cooperation

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Riyadh on Wednesday.   They discussed aspects of cooperation between the General Sports Authority (GSA) and FIFA. ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 27 December, 2017 11:33 am

Huawei : Leading new ICT, the Road to Digital Transformation

Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, kicked off Huawei Day KSA 2017 on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. Themed “Leading new ICT, The Road to Digital Transformation,” the event will showcase the role ICT is playing in driving digital...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 December, 2017 11:30 am

Winners of New Media Prize to be announced Thursday

The Saudi General Commission for Audiovisual Media will announce on Thursday winners of the New Media Prize, which will be given to 10 most influential digital content makers in the Kingdom. Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad will attend the event at the Saudi Television...

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