Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 June, 2019 5:51 am

‘Layali Diriyah’ Continues Throughout Eid al Fitr

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s Ramadan event Layali Diriyah(Diriyah Nights) will continue for five days during Eid Al Fitr season featuring a range of cultural and entertainment activities within the Al Bujairi area of the historical landmark Diriyah. Focusing on cultural...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 June, 2019 5:44 am

Jeddah Season Calendar Announcement Sea and Culture

With preparations underway for the launch of an exciting array of events and activities, the Jeddah Season calendar will be officially announced today during the press conference to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah.  Taking place from the 8thof June till the 18thof July the Jeddah...

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Government | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:39 am

14th Islamic Summit of OIC Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

 The 14th Islamic summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) started under the theme "Hand in Hand Towards Future" at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon arrival of Their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:00 am

Over 2m faithful throng Two Holy Mosques on Friday, 27th night of Ramadan

Over two million worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to offer Friday prayers, as well as Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail on the 27th night of Ramadan. There was an unprecedented flow of the faithful to the Holy...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 1 June, 2019 3:50 am

Culture Ministry keen to preserve Makkah’s heritage

Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visited three palaces in Makkah on Wednesday: King Faisal’s Palace, Al-Saqqaf Palace and Al-Zaher Palace. This visit is part of the minister’s program to visit cultural sites throughout the Kingdom, aimed at inspecting the...

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Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 3:02 am

Arab Extraordinary Summit Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques 2 Makkah

The Arab extraordinary summit started at Al-Safa Palace here this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The leaders and heads of delegations of Arab countries were received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin...

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Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 2:17 am

Saudi Arabia welcomes all pilgrims without discrimination — Benten

Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Benten said that Saudi Arabia welcomes the arrival of any Muslim from all over the world to perform Haj and Umrah regardless of their different cultures and languages and without any discrimination. He said the Saudi authorities are extending all facilities and ...

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Business & Money | Friday 31 May, 2019 2:11 am

Saudi electronic payment system ‘mada’ excels in use of Apple Pay

Mada, the new identity of the Saudi Payment Network, is making great progress in the integration and use of Apple Pay, experts say. Apple Pay was launched in the Kingdom in February, and the country is the first in the world to have its services provided through a national payment...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 May, 2019 3:50 pm

Abdul Latif Jameel Land receives prestigious award for pioneering residential development in Jeddah

Abdul Latif Jameel Land, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading property and land developers, has been awarded a prestigious global award in the category of Residential Development in Saudi Arabia by the 2019-2020 Arabia Property Awards. It marks the first time Abdul Latif Jameel has been recognized...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 30 May, 2019 11:00 am

Hassana and GEMS Education Acquire Saudi Arabia’s Largest Private School Operator

GEMS Education, among the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers, and Hassana Investment Company, the investment arm of Saudi Arabia’s General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI), have formalised a joint venture to enhance and grow the education sector in the...

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