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Saudi minister calls for ‘new safety measures’ in educational transportation
Culture & Education | Sunday 17 March, 2019 3:20 am
The Saudi education minister, Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, has ordered the introduction of a special administration for “safety and security” at Tatweer Educational Transportation Services Co. (TTC). The call came during a visit to the company’s headquarters in Riyadh on...
New helicopter service to satisfy growing demand for luxury tourism in Saudi Arabia
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 16 March, 2019 3:12 am
Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tourism industry has taken off in a new direction with the launch of the Kingdom’s first national commercial helicopter operation. The Helicopter Co. will provide private air transportation services within the main cities of Saudi Arabia, along with tourist...
Saudi athletes take part in Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games 2019
Sports | Saturday 16 March, 2019 3:01 am
Athletes and volunteers from all corners of Saudi Arabia took part in the spectacular Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.   The team of 50 athletes is the largest ever sent by Saudi Arabia to the Special Olympics. This has been made possible by HRH...
Kingdom’s maritime expansion discussed, major project launches highlighted
Business & Money | Friday 15 March, 2019 1:46 pm
Saudi Arabia’s maritime sector is gearing up to make the Kingdom a regional logistics hub and drive forward economic diversification and job opportunities, participants at the Saudi Maritime Congress in Riyadh heard. “This event takes place at a time of significant change within the...
Saudi Arabia’s maritime expansion discussed, major project launches highlighted
Business & Money | Friday 15 March, 2019 1:44 pm
Saudi Arabia’s maritime sector is gearing up to make the Kingdom a regional logistics hub and drive forward economic diversification and job opportunities, participants at the Saudi Maritime Congress in Riyadh heard. “This event takes place at a time of significant change within the...
Saudi Acwa Power to pump $3bln in Egypt in 2019
Environment & Energy | Friday 15 March, 2019 11:49 am
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power revealed plans to invest around $3 billion in Egypt’s electricity projects this year, the renewable energy developer’s country development director said. This sum will be allocated for implementing investments in the Upper Egypt governorates...
Five drones showcased at Riyadh Airshow
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 March, 2019 4:08 am
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) showcased five of its drones which were designed, manufactured and developed by Saudi researchers at the Saudi International Airshow held at Al-Thumama Airport in Riyadh. The air show was the first international aviation and aerospace...
Makkah heritage, cultural festival launched
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 March, 2019 3:06 am
The Makkah Between Heritage and Authenticity Festival began on Tuesday at the Al-Aziziyah campus of Umm Al-Qura University. The event was officially launched by Dr. Abdul Majeed Al-Ghamdi, the university’s vice president for branches. Dr. Fahd Al-Malki, the director of the...
Saudia Cargo participates in the first Saudi International Airshow
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 March, 2019 2:02 pm
With the participation of many international Airlines, aviation companies & governmental firms, Saudi Airlines Cargo Company participated under the umbrella of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) alongside the other subsidiaries in the first Saudi International Airshow, taking place in Al-Thumamah...
M-health technologies to be key enablers of Saudi digital transformation process
Healthcare | Wednesday 13 March, 2019 4:25 am
The growing area of m-Health (mobile health), which combines medicine and technology, will include mobile applications such as prevention services, the provision of rapid and smart diagnostics for infectious diseases, patient self-management and educational tools. There is much to be done yet in...
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