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27 April 2024 2:09 PM GMT
Saudi House Makes its Debut in Riyadh at World Economic Forum Special Meeting
Riyadh: Saudi House, an exciting initiative aimed at showcasing the transformative journey of the Kingdom under Saudi Vision 2030, is set to make its first appearance in the Kingdom. Originally...
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25 April 2024 9:00 AM GMT
IMF Opens First Regional Office In Riyadh, Signals Major Step Towards Economic Diversification
The opening coincides with a high-profile conference titled "Industrial Policies to Promote Economic Diversification," organized in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Finance.
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25 April 2024 8:22 AM GMT
Public Transport Authority Identifies Educational Transportation Violations: Fines Imposed
Punishments include penalties of 5,000 riyals for practicing the activity without the necessary licenses or permits, as well as fines of 4,000 riyals for operating without a sub-license.
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24 April 2024 7:38 AM GMT
US Diplomat Antony Blinken Reportedly Planning To Visit Saudi Arabia This Weekend
Senior Biden administration officials were set to visit Saudi Arabia earlier this month, with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan leading the delegation, before the trip was postponed at the last...
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23 April 2024 8:44 AM GMT
Riyadh to Host Special Meeting of World Economic Forum Under the Patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is set to host an exclusive meeting of the World Economic Forum from April 28-29, 2024, under the slogan "International Cooperation, Growth and Energy for...
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13 April 2024 2:54 PM GMT
Head: Decline in Labor Court Cases Filed in Saudi Arabia Signals Improved Work Environment
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a noteworthy development, the number of claims filed before the labor courts and circuits in Saudi Arabia has seen a significant decrease of approximately 23% in the first...
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9 April 2024 12:45 PM GMT
"Al-Khobar Governorate Named as a Smart City for 2024, Solidifying Saudi Arabia's Technological Advancements"
In a remarkable achievement, the Al-Khobar Governorate has been listed as a smart city for the year 2024, securing the 99th spot, according to the International Institute for Management Development...
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4 April 2024 5:00 AM GMT
"Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport Elevates Travel Experience: First Phase of Expanded Duty-Free Market Launched"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), proudly announced the inauguration of the first phase of the enlarged duty-free market at King...
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4 April 2024 4:57 AM GMT
"Thriving Business Sector: Saudi Ministry of Commerce Reports Surge in Commercial Registers"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia has announced a remarkable increase in the issuance of commercial registers, with a total of 104,000 registers issued during the first...
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4 April 2024 4:56 AM GMT
Makkah Welcomes Young Pilgrims: Two New Centers Inside the Grand Mosque Provide Specialized Care for Children
makkah: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, in collaboration with various relevant government agencies, has established and commenced operations at two specially designed...
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2 April 2024 5:29 PM GMT
"Regulating the Delivery Sector: New Rules in Saudi Arabia Increase Opportunities for Saudis"
Riyadh: The delivery sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing significant changes as new regulations, aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety, go into effect. Non-Saudis in the sector are now required to...
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2 April 2024 2:55 PM GMT
Retailer Lulu Group to come up with Hypermarket projects in Makkah and Madinah
Jeddah: In a bid to further expand its retail portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE based Lulu Group has finalized two new projects in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. This was announced...
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1 April 2024 11:24 AM GMT
"Record-breaking Achievement: Saudi Arabia Reports Historic Balance of Payments Surplus in Travel Sector"
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a remarkable feat for the nation's tourism industry, Saudi Arabia proudly announced a historic accomplishment in 2023, achieving the largest-ever balance of payments (BoP)...
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30 March 2024 10:49 AM GMT
Riyadh Air Set to Soar Higher: Expansion Plans to Increase Fleet Size Revealed
Riyadh, - Riyadh Air, the recently established airline under the Public Investment Fund, is preparing to announce a significant deal that will solidify its expansion plans to enhance its fleet...
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29 March 2024 6:53 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia Continues Support for Palestine in Times of Crisis: King Salman Relief Planes Deliver Vital Shelter Items
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a demonstration of unwavering solidarity, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, has dispatched the...
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29 March 2024 6:35 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia's Franchising Market Offers Over 10,000 Business Opportunities with 1,200 Brands Ready for Franchising
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a thriving investment destination in the Middle East, thanks to its favorable market conditions and supportive commercial environment. The Kingdom has recently welcomed...
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29 March 2024 6:23 AM GMT
Historic Jeddah Program Completes Project to Preserve 56 Buildings with Support from Crown Prince
Jeddah: Jeddah's Historic Jeddah Program has announced the successful completion of a project aimed at strengthening and preserving 56 buildings on the brink of collapse in Historic Jeddah. These...
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28 March 2024 2:06 PM GMT
Ministry of Commerce Summons Six Perfume Establishments for Violating Competition Laws in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Ministry of Commerce has taken action against six commercial establishments operating in the perfume sector for violating the provisions of the Competition Law. Legal procedures have been...
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28 March 2024 1:01 PM GMT
Ministry of Commerce Takes Action Against Car Agency in Riyadh for Illegal Payment Procedure
Riyadh : The Ministry of Commerce has instructed a car agency to cancel an illegal procedure they had implemented, which involved demanding full payment when consumers made a booking for car...
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14 March 2024 1:11 PM GMT
General Directorate of Passports Introduces Enhanced Absher Travel Service for Effortless Travel Experience on King Fahd Causeway
Dammam: The General Directorate of Passports has unveiled an enhanced version of the Absher Travel service, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the travel process across the King Fahd...
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14 March 2024 1:06 PM GMT
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Releases Guidelines Promoting Balanced Eating Habits During Ramadan
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has recently unveiled comprehensive guidelines to encourage balanced and varied eating habits during the holy month of Ramadan.The SFDA's...
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14 March 2024 10:57 AM GMT
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Enables Pilgrims from Europe, Australia, and the Americas to Book for Hajj 2024
Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that pilgrims from Europe, Australia, and the two American continents are now able to book for the Hajj of 2024. Starting from Wednesday, March 13,...
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12 March 2024 11:14 AM GMT
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture launches national plan to preserve cultural heritage assets
The Ministry of Culture launched the national plan project to collect, document, archive, and manage assets and elements of cultural heritage, as a national initiative within the Saudi Cultural Memory...
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7 March 2024 1:25 PM GMT
HRH Crown Prince Announces Completion of the Transfer of 8% of Saudi Aramco’s Shares to PIF’s Fully Owned Companies
Riyadh-His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and Chairman of the Board of...
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6 March 2024 12:09 PM GMT
Saudi Foreign Minister Calls for Recognition of State of Palestine and Denounces Forced Displacement
Riyadh: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated the resolute rejection of Islamic countries towards the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip....
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5 March 2024 3:36 PM GMT
Riyadh Struggles with Full Capacity as LEAP Conference Boosts Hotel Prices to Over $25,000 per Night
Hotels and rental facilities in Saudi Arabia's capital are operating at full capacity this week as Riyadh prepares to host the highly anticipated LEAP technology conference. According to an Al Arabiya...
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22 Feb 2024 11:56 AM GMT
Indian Business Delegation Explores Trillion-Dollar Opportunities in NEOM for Saudi's Vision 2030
A delegation of chief executives from India's renowned business organization, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), has embarked on a visit to NEOM in Saudi Arabia to...
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18 Feb 2024 6:44 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia Declares Feb. 22 as Official Holiday to Celebrate National Foundation
In Riyadh, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has declared Feb. 22 as an official holiday for both the public and private sectors. This announcement, reported by the Saudi...
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13 Feb 2024 10:23 AM GMT
Saudi Film Commission set to participate at 74th Berlin International Film Festival
Riyadh – The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) announced its Participation in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale," from February 15 to 25th, to showcase the Kingdom's efforts in...
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8 Feb 2024 2:50 PM GMT
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) Partners with Kia Corp. to Strengthen Land Systems Capabilities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Military Industries and South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, as reported by the Saudi...
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7 Feb 2024 7:31 AM GMT
No Diplomatic Ties with Israel Without Recognizing Palestine State and East Jerusalem as Capital, Saudi Affirms to US
Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that regarding the discussions between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America on the Arab-Israeli peace process, and in light of...
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1 Feb 2024 10:55 PM GMT
Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia Dominates with a Resounding 6-0 Victory over Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup
Riyadh: Al Nassr, the Saudi Arabian football club, showcased their superiority on Thursday in the Riyadh Season Cup as they overwhelmed Inter Miami with an astonishing 6-0 victory at the Kingdom...
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1 Feb 2024 3:09 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia's Transport and Logistics Launch Plan to Localize 23,000 Jobs in 28 Profession
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Assistant Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Ahmed bin Sufyan Al-Hassan, highlighted the tremendous support and attention given to the transport and logistics system...
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1 Feb 2024 8:40 AM GMT
Jordan to Host Digital Cooperation Organization General Assembly in 2025
MANAMA, BAHRAIN: Amidst a successful 3rd General Assembly hosted in Bahrain, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has announced that the next General Assembly will take place in February 2025 in...
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31 Jan 2024 8:23 AM GMT
Alaqan in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: A Winter Wonderland of Snow-Covered Beauty
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: Snow blankets the mountains of Alaqan in the Tabuk region, transforming the landscape into a picturesque winter wonderland. With its soft sand dunes and distinctive mountain...
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30 Jan 2024 4:19 PM GMT
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Bolsters Ties with Saudi Arabia on State Visit
RIYADH: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has embarked on a significant state visit to the Kingdom, arriving in Riyadh on Tuesday. Warmly welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed...
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29 Jan 2024 12:31 PM GMT
Genie Unveils New Identity to Revolutionize Transportation in Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Riyadh: Genie, the leading passenger transportation application known for offering the lowest prices, has unveiled its new identity, signaling its commitment to enhancing the transportation experience...
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29 Jan 2024 11:15 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia and KSrelief launch 24 Humanitarian Aid Projects in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia: In a significant move to support the people of Somalia, Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) have jointly launched 24 humanitarian aid...
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29 Jan 2024 10:42 AM GMT
Kingdom of Bahrain to Host 3rd General Assembly of Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) in Manama, Bahrain
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the 3rd General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) in Manama, chaired by Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, the Minister of Transportation...
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28 Jan 2024 12:45 PM GMT
KS Relief Inaugurates Humanitarian Relief Projects in Mogadishu, Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia: Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah, the Advisor to the Royal Court and the General Supervisor of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid, arrived today in the...
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28 Jan 2024 12:40 PM GMT
Somalia Prime Minister meets with the General Supervisor of the King Salman Relief Center
Mogadishu, Somalia: His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held a meeting today in the capital city of Mogadishu with His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin...
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27 Jan 2024 9:18 PM GMT
Details of Cabinet decision on setting Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha holidays
Riyadh: The official gazette Umm Al-Qura recently published the details of the Cabinet's decision regarding the holidays for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. According to the published information on...
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27 Jan 2024 4:32 PM GMT
Gulf Air Expands Connectivity to Saudi Arabia, Introducing AlUla as New Seasonal Destination
Riyadh: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is delighted to announce its latest expansion of connectivity to Saudi Arabia. With the addition of AlUla as its newest seasonal...
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27 Jan 2024 1:51 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia Urges Private Sector to Implement Early Security Measures for Upcoming Hajj Season
Makkah: As the annual Hajj pilgrimage approaches, Saudi transport authorities have called upon private sector institutions involved in the event to initiate early security measures. The instructions...
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24 Jan 2024 1:13 PM GMT
Global Smart City Forum Draws City Mayors, AI Experts, Investors, and Economic Policymakers from 40 Countries
Riyadh-- Mayors from global cities, alongside experts in data and artificial intelligence, digital solution specialists, smart city engineers, investors, and economic policymakers representing 40...
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22 Jan 2024 8:16 AM GMT
Saudi Arabia Asserts No Normalization of Ties with Israel Without Palestinian Issue Resolution
Riyadh - In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, underscored that there can be no normalization of ties with Israel unless the...
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21 Jan 2024 12:17 PM GMT
Saudi Ministry Set to Create Over 16,000 Job Opportunities in Engineering Sector for Saudis
Riyadh - The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), has announced their forthcoming decrees aimed...
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14 Jan 2024 10:35 AM GMT
Saudi Environmental Security Special Forces Apprehend Violators for Illegal Tree Cutting and Charcoal Production
Riyadh: In a significant operation, the Environmental Security Special Forces have successfully apprehended two Sudanese nationals who were found to be in violation of environmental laws. The...
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12 Jan 2024 7:50 AM GMT
Oil Prices Surge as US and UK Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen, Stock Market Remains Calm
As tensions continue to unfold between international forces and Houthi militants in Yemen, global markets will closely monitor any further developments that could potentially impact oil prices and...