Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:44 pm

KAUST’s annual iftar connects science hub with the rest of Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) held its annual iftar on Thursday. The iftar presented an opportunity to connect the science and technology hub with the rest of the Kingdom and the international community. The director of global marketing communications at KAUST, Mark...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:06 am

‘Misk Historic Jeddah’ highlights the city’s heritage

 Jeddah’s historical area welcomed visitors with songs as part of the third edition of the “Misk Historic Jeddah” initiative, which highlights the city’s historical and cultural importance. The event, which was launched last Tuesday and runs until May 20, features...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:03 am

ICD, BBI sign deal for new global platform initiative

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Bosna Bank International (BBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jeddah related to a new initiative, a Global Platform for Private Sector where the two institutions and community of like-minded financial entities can...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:00 am

Over 6.6 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Kingdom

 As many as 6,639,295 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency said on Friday quoting the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. In its weekly cumulative indicator, the ministry said the Saudi authorities have so far issued 7,222,369 visas to people intending to perform Umrah. The...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:52 am

Dubai Culture to launch an interactive installation named ‘Quran Tech’ in partnership with Dubai Mall

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan and promoting the values of Islam, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Mall, has announced the launch of an interactive display at the Bloomingdales Atrium of the mall, which will be available at the venue from 18th...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:33 am

Zara's online store in Saudi Arabia goes live

Zara launched its online sales in Saudi Arabia With this launch, Zara is marking a new milestone in the steady expansion of the fully integrated stores and online model across the universe of markets in which the Inditex Group does business. Over the new dedicated website, www.zara.com/sa, the ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:30 am

Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department organizes dialogue sessions with government institutions under the topic "The Family's Happiness and Stability"

A group of specialists graced the first of the dialogue sessions held in Ramadan Dubai, a project under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and which carries the theme "Ramadan Dubai Compassion...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:35 am

70% of AED 750 million Sparkle Towers sold ahead of handover

  According to Dubai-based and RERA award-winning real estate development company Tebyan, more than 70% of its latest development, Sparkle Towers in Dubai Marina, has now been sold, as it prepares for handover.   “We have sold 265 apartments leaving just over 100...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 May, 2019 6:17 am

Ad Diriyah development authority concludes first job fair

The Ad Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) concluded its first career and training fair on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair was launched at the Diriyah Municipality last Monday and was held within the framework of the Vision 2030 reform plan, which aims to generate...

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Technology & IT | Friday 17 May, 2019 6:11 am

Saudi ministry launches new department for social responsibility

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has introduced a new department dedicated to promoting social responsibility. As part of the ministry’s efforts to improve its services to the community, the unit aims to develop the IT and communication skills of Saudis while...

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