Government | Sunday 21 July, 2019 1:10 pm

Crown Prince Camel Festival returns to Taif as key fixture of inaugural Taif Season

World-record Camel Festival, under the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince, to attract record participation between August and September   Under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, the Saudi Camel Race ...

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Government | Sunday 21 July, 2019 11:20 am

Al-Baha Water Works for Drainage and Water Projects with 153 Million Riyals

The Directorate of Water in the Al-Baha Region has started implementing a number of water and sewage network projects in a number of governorates of the region at a cost of more than SR 153 million. The project includes the sanitation project in Al-Mahwah Governorate with a value of 61 million...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 July, 2019 10:50 am

Saudi Arabia to set up world’s largest aircraft maintenance academy

The Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lufthansa Technik to establish the largest international aircraft maintenance academy in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing Larry Wade, CEO at SNCA. The academy is tasked with...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 21 July, 2019 10:40 am

Saudi ‘Smart Glove’ Inventor Thrives in the Age of Innovation

Saudi inventor and tech innovator Hadeel Ayoub is giving people who can’t speak new hope — and a new voice. The founder of London-based tech company BrightSign is the driving force behind a smart glove that allows individuals who are unable to speak to communicate by translating sign ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 July, 2019 10:10 am

Amazon Ranks #1 in the Retail Industry

The retail industry increases its overall emotional connection with consumers this year, ranking #5 out of the 15 industries studied in the 2019 Brand Intimacy Report. Amazon, in particular, had a strong year, having the highest increase in ranking and leading the industry for the first time in...

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Culture & Education | Friday 19 July, 2019 12:00 am

Fahim Al Qasimi: We Seek to Strengthen Dialogue between Emirati and Russian Communities

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR), has reaffirmed the continually strengthening relationship between the UAE and the Russian Federation, resulting from common interests in a variety of fields.   The statement was made during...

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Government | Thursday 18 July, 2019 3:00 pm

Ministry of Justice announces the availability of jobs for men and women on a number of mattresses

The Ministry of Justice announced the provision of career opportunities for men and women for a number of jobs covered by the salaries of civil servants at the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth levels for technical support posts and security and safety monitors. The Ministry indicated that the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 July, 2019 11:02 am

"Trade and Investment" allows licenses to be issued for the Eid al-Adha holiday season electronically

The Ministry of Trade and Investment announced the opening of the application window for the issuance of discount licenses for the Eid al-Adha season through the e-reduction system for the period from 28 Dhu al-Qa'da until 12 Dhu al-Hijjah, 31 July to 13 August, where shop owners and e-shops...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 July, 2019 11:00 am

The new competition and procurement system promotes integrity, competitiveness and development

The Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Crown Prince of the financial sector, has taken care and interest, which reflected positively on his work and his relentless plans for the development process in line with the qualitative leap Saudi Arabia is...

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Healthcare | Thursday 18 July, 2019 11:00 am

Hospital launches free “Healthy Heart Wellness Programme” in Ras Al Khaimah

In order to create a support system for cardiac patients and help them manage their condition better, RAK Hospital has launched a free “Healthy Heart Wellness Programme” for the UAE residents at the hospital premises. The programme aims to educate and counsel patients recovering from...

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