Government | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:13 am

Al Falih visits Oman to expand economic ties

The Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Falih will pay a visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday to consolidate and expand the economic relations and mutual investments between the two brotherly countries. The minister will head a delegation of officials from government...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:01 am

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil, oil exports increase by 52.1% and 126.1% respectively in Q2

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s overall merchandise exports increased by 99.4% in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020, when international trade was impacted by COVID-related lockdowns and travel bans in numerous countries. The value of exports amounted to SR238.6 billion in Q2 2021, up from SR119.7...

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Technology & IT | Monday 30 August, 2021 12:11 am

Cisco Partners with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones to Enhance Digital Skills in the Kingdom

 Cisco has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), to develop the digital skills of 8,000 trainers in the fields of cybersecurity and programming via the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad). In Saudi Arabia, the Cisco ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 August, 2021 12:18 am

Why Saudi Arabia’s Haql beaches are a must-see

The northwestern coastal city of Haql in the Tabuk region offers breathtaking scenery, turquoise waters, white sand beaches surrounded by mountains, colored coral reefs and a charming climate, giving visitors a fun and relaxing experience, as well as offering enjoyable maritime...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 August, 2021 12:15 am

Saudi interior minister visits international falconry event

 Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif on Friday visited the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh. The event, which will run until Sept. 5, is being organized by the Saudi Falcons Club with the participation of top falconers from around...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 29 August, 2021 12:08 am

World Summit on Medical Technology to discuss role of biotechnology

Under the sponsorship of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar, Minister of the National Guard, will launch the "World Summit for Medical Technology 2021". The World Summit for Medical Technology 2021 will be organized...

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Government | Thursday 26 August, 2021 12:21 am

Saudi exports to 70 countries jump 100% in a year

Saudi Arabia’s exports to 70 countries around the world recorded 100 percent increase during the month of June 2021 while compared to the same period in 2020. Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learned from the statistical figures released on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) that ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 August, 2021 12:20 am

Saudi industrial sector attracts $18.7bn in 7 months, says minister

The Saudi industrial sector attracted investments worth SR70 billion ($18.7 billion) from the beginning of 2021 till the end of July, Bandar Alkhorayef, minister of industry and mineral resources, said in a tweet. “This leap is a translation of the support of our wise leadership and the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 August, 2021 12:14 am

Saudi Arabia launches tech initiatives to boost Kingdom’s global ranking and create more startups

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched a couple of initiatives to enhance the Kingdom's global ranking in digital areas such as artificial intelligence. The announcement was made at an event called Launch held on Wednesday hosted by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 25 August, 2021 12:23 am

Saudi information technology sector will hit $27 billion by 2025

Saudi Arabia will see significant growth in all major areas of digital technology from Internet of Things (IoT) to cloud computing, increasing thereby the entire size of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector to $27 billion by 2025, the head of the Kingdom’s technology...

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