Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 December, 2018 2:23 am

Over 2 million Umrah pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom

More than two million Umrah pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom during the current Umrah season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. As of Thursday, Dec. 27, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued a total of 2,386,346 Umrah visas, according to the latest figures released by the ministry on Friday. A...

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Business & Money | Saturday 29 December, 2018 1:31 am

Euro currency remains a work in progress on 20th birthday

The euro is about to celebrate its 20th birthday, but the countries that use it are still wrestling over how the shared currency should work and how to fix flaws exposed by the debt crisis that marred its second decade. The euro was launched on Jan. 1, 1999, when 10 countries fixed their exchange...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 28 December, 2018 4:25 am

Saudi Aramco creates fuel retail subsidiary

Saudi Aramco is establishing a domestic fuel retailing subsidiary as part of the national oil company’s drive to expand beyond crude oil production into downstream businesses. The new firm, Saudi Aramco Retail Co, will create a network of filling stations within Saudi Arabia to sell...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 December, 2018 3:24 am

Saudi naval forces prepare for Red Wave 1

The joint military drill, Red Wave 1, is to launch early next week with the participation of the countries bordering the Red Sea, including Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti and Yemen, in addition to observers from Somalia in the Western Fleet. “This exercise, which will be implemented by the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 December, 2018 1:38 am

“Huawei Saudi Arabia” Launches in the Local Market the Top of its Class Smartphone “PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate20 RS”

“Huawei Saudi Arabia” announced the launch of its new premium smartphone, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate20 RS, in Saudi market through authorized retailers starting from December 27th. The top of its class smartphone combines the finest design and strongest performance.  It ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 December, 2018 12:46 am

BenQ Empowers Innovation and Integration with the ClassroomCareTM and Cloud Interactive Flat Panels for Education

BenQ, a leading display solutions provider, announced their All New Cloud Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) with ClassroomCareTMTechnologies for Education by incorporating features such as Air Quality Sensor, that will create a healthy and collaborative learning environment for students together with a...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 27 December, 2018 1:34 pm

MYNM welcomes the arrival of all-new BMW 8 Series to the Kingdom

MYNM, the official importer of BMW Group in Saudi Arabia, is thrilled to announce the arrival of the all-new BMW 8 Series. Presenting the redefinition of the sports car, the new BMW 8 Series Coupe combines powerful performance and high-end luxury effortlessly – delivering an exceptional drive ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 27 December, 2018 12:38 pm

From the Boardroom to the Pitch: SAP and Manchester City Bring Technology onto the Pitch for the First Time

Around the world, SAP technology helps teams, coaches, and athletes tap into the power of data before and after matches, but also during games to gain a competitive edge.   From WTA players and coaches, including Wimbledon champion Angie Kerber, to the SAP Extreme Sailing...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 27 December, 2018 9:43 am

Saudi IoT 2019 under the supervision of Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), with the theme “Redefining communications,” The Second Saudi International Exhibition and Conference for Internet of Things (Saudi IoT 2019) will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 13rd...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 December, 2018 3:38 am

The first female inspector in the field

Hanan Hamid Saleem, the first woman field inspector employed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, receives the keys to the new car she was given to help her do her job in inspecting violations in the labor market. Sattam Al-Harbi, undersecretary for inspections and development at the...

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