Culture & Education | Friday 7 June, 2019 3:11 am

US envoy visits Riyadh’s Masmak Museum

US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia John Abizaid visited Masmak Museum in Riyadh on Thursday, where he was received by the museum’s director Nasser Al-Arifi. The ambassador was briefed on the importance of Masmak Fort and its prominent position in the history of Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh in...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 7 June, 2019 3:07 am

Saudi minister: Culture and technology build bridges between peoples

Art and technology can build economic bridges between peoples and countries, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Thursday as works by two Saudi artists went on show at Russia’s leading art museum. “To create the opportunities to build economic bridges, you also need to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 1:17 pm

Eid celebrations start across Saudi Arabia

 In an air of festivity and religious fervor, Muslims all over Saudi Arabia started celebrating on Tuesday the Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. In their Eid sermons, imams at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, as well as at...

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Government | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 12:07 pm

Saudi crown prince sends Eid congratulations to troops, citizens on southern border

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammed Al-Ayesh, Saudi Military Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, Commander of the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States Lt. Gen. Eid Al-Shalawi, commanders of armed forces branches and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 10:05 am

Eid event in Al-Jouf links young Saudis to ‘beautiful and glorious past’

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Al-Jouf organized special events for the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festivities are being held on Sakaka city’s Al-Dhale’ heritage street. “Sakaka Awal” will bring together ...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 2:20 am

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Tuesday

Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will begin in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, June 4, the Saudi Supreme Court has announced. The Shawwal crescent moon was visible from some parts of the Kingdom on Monday evening, meaning Eid will begin the following day. The court on Saturday called on all Muslims...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 1:44 am

LG Electronics opens B2B showroom in Riyadh to display innovative products and solutions for businesses

As part of its commitment to provide innovative vertical business solutions to customers in Saudi Arabia, global technology giant LG Electronics has announced the opening of a business-to-business showroom in Riyadh on the 30thof May. Which has been attended by Business Partners, System integrators ...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 12:30 am

Company created to undertake development efforts at holy sites in Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a board meeting of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites on Monday at Al-Safa Palace, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The board approved a strategic plan for the holy city of Makkah and holy sites. It also ordered the start and preparation...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 June, 2019 4:12 am

Jeddah Islamic Port to showcase its advanced services at the Transport Logistics Exhibition

 Jeddah Islamic Port will represent the Saudi Ports Authority at the Transport Logistics Exhibition in Munich, Germany from 4-7 June 2019. This is the largest and most important global trade exhibition specialized in the field of transport industry, freight forwarding, logistics services and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:06 am

Jeddah Season announces its fun-filled calendar

The organizing committee for Jeddah Season has announced its first ever calendar of events. Scheduled from 05 Shawwal to 15 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1440 H (8 June – 18 July 2019), the events take place across five main destinations around Jeddah. More than 150 activities and events are planned,...

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