Business & Money | Sunday 23 May, 2021 6:26 am

Al-Rajhi approves setting up ‘Science for All Society’

 Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) Minister Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi has approved the setting up of the “Science for All Society”, which is deemed the first Saudi private society of its kind. The founder and Chairman of the Board of the society Abdulrahman Al-Sultan said that...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 May, 2021 6:24 am

Saudi-UAE Housing Council holds 4th meeting, review future projects

The Saudi-Emirati Housing Council, one of the initiatives of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, held its fourth meeting in Dubai. The virtual meeting was attended by Prince Saud Bin Talal Bin Badr, under-secretary at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for housing...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 May, 2021 6:50 am

Sakani benefits 49,000 families under “ready units”, “under-construction” options

The number of beneficiary families from subsidized real estate loans options to buy “ready units” and “under-construction” residences exceeded 49,000 households between the beginning of the year and the end of April, 2021. This is as part of the program’s efforts to facilitate...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 20 May, 2021 6:43 am

Plan for joint Saudi-Greek cultural program in next 2 years

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the presidential palace in Athens on Wednesday. Prince Badr is on a two-day official visit to Greece that will include meetings with Greek officials to look into cultural cooperation ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 May, 2021 6:41 am

SAUDIA AND ETIHAD AIRWAYS SOLIDIFY RELATIONSHIP WITH RECIPROCAL ‘EARN AND BURN’ PARTNERSHIP

SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates’ national airline, Etihad Airways, announced a new reciprocal loyalty agreement, expanding on the existing codeshare deal between the two airlines. Members of the ALFURSAN and Etihad Guest...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 19 May, 2021 11:41 am

Majid Al Futtaim continues to expand across Saudi Arabia with opening of VOX Cinemas The Spot – Sheikh Jaber

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is continuing to expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new multiplex at The Spot – Sheikh Jaber, Riyadh....

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Government | Wednesday 19 May, 2021 8:54 am

HRH Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia affirms its pioneering role in advancing development in African continent, its support for international and regional efforts to lay foundations of security and stability

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed its pioneering role in advancing development in the African continent countries and its support for international and regional efforts in cooperation with the African Union to lay the foundations of security, stability, and conflict resolution. The Kingdom...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 May, 2021 8:43 am

HSBC Saudi Arabia to transfer three units to SABB-owned Alawwal Invest

HSBC Saudi Arabia said it had agreed to transfer its asset management, retail brokerage and retail margin lending businesses to Alawwal Invest, a unit of the Saudi British Bank (SABB). The deal allows HSBC Saudi Arabia to focus on its investment banking, institutional brokerage and custody...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 May, 2021 8:36 am

SAMI Restructures Board of Directors, Headed by H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the outcome of its Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting held on Monday 28 Ramadan 1442 AH, corresponding to 10 May 2021, in the presence of SAMI’s Board representative and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 2:21 pm

Saudi Arabian tourism buoyed by domestic demand as it prepares to welcome foreign tourists

As Saudi Arabia forges ahead with Vision 2030, with tourism earmarked as a key economic driver, tourism and travel leaders from the Kingdom convened at the ATM 2021 Saudi Arabia Tourism Summit on the Global Stage yesterday to discuss the strategy’s positive repercussions for the country, its...

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