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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Business & Money | Monday 2 September, 2019 2:30 am

wasl progresses with the construction of its Warsan project ahead of Expo 2020

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, is proud to announce that construction on its Warsan project is well underway for a timely delivery for Expo 2020. The Warsan project will comprise 35 buildings in a community-style layout that when completed will provide 3,866...

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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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Technology & IT | Monday 2 September, 2019 1:30 am

Samsung Introduces New BESPOKE Refrigerator and New Premium Built-in Lineup at IFA 2019

Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. opens a new era of kitchen design with its new BESPOKE refrigerator lineup and the first product in its new premium built-in lineup—the Dual Cook Steam oven.   “European consumers have a preference for built-in style kitchens and a desire 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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Environment & Energy | Sunday 1 September, 2019 5:16 pm

Qassim to host 1st International Hackathon for Agricultural Technology

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)  will launch the first Qassim International Hackathon for Agricultural Technology, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The event, which will kick off in Qassim region on 26 September, is considered the largest of its kind in 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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Business & Money | Sunday 1 September, 2019 1:52 pm

ADDED issues 3,854 new economic licences in Q2 2019

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) issued 3,854 new economic licences in second quarter (Q2) of2019, recording an increase of more than 44 per cent compared to the 2,671 commercial licences issued in the same period last year, as per the commercialactivity...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 1 September, 2019 1:24 pm

Dme Auctions: November Oman Cargo Sold At Osp +$0.18

Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) sold a cargo of Oman blend crude via DME Auctions, achieving a strongpremium above the Official Selling Price (OSP) which reflects the current strength of the Middle East crude oil market, particularly in Oman.   The 2-million-barrel cargo...

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