Healthcare | Wednesday 6 February, 2019 4:01 am

Health Ministry mounts campaign to monitor tobacco use at homes

The Health Ministry has started a campaign to monitor the spread of tobacco among adult men and women in 12,800 homes in all parts of the Kingdom. The ministry said the campaign targets the adults aged 15 years and above from both genders so as to be able to access the spread of the use of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 February, 2019 1:19 am

Bahri reports revenue growth of 24% in fourth-quarter of 2018

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, reported a revenue growth of 24.2 percent for the quarter ending  December 31, 2018. Total revenues grew to SAR 1.78 billion during the quarter, compared to SAR 1.43 billion during the same period in 2017.   For Q4 2018,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 February, 2019 12:32 am

Good News for Foodies! Uber Eats is Now in Jeddah

Foodies in Jeddah have a reason to celebrate! Uber Eats, the globally popular food delivery service, has launched in the Saudi city. Today, ‘Eaters’ in Jeddah will be able to order food from their favourite restaurants simply by downloading the Uber Eats app or by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 February, 2019 10:50 am

Saudi International Airshow welcomes Sky Prime Aviation Services as a Gold Sponsor

Saudi International Airshow provides a platform for connecting professionals across all areas of the industry and promotes successful worldwide trade. Riyadh-based Sky Prime Aviation Services operates a fleet of executive jets providing its customers with VIP charter, aircraft management and other...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 5 February, 2019 9:19 am

Saudi Arabia to launch 16th satellite into space

The Kingdom will launch its 16th satellite into space on Tuesday: The Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1 (SGS-1). It will provide telecommunications capabilities, stronger internet connectivity, TV and secure communications in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Developed by a team from King...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 5 February, 2019 12:36 am

Bahrain, Saudi Aramco to study plans to boost oil output

Bahrain and Saudi Aramco have agreed to set up a team to conduct a feasibility study on boosting oil output, benefiting from the carbon dioxide produced by Saudi Aramco. The decision came following a meeting held by Bahrain's Oil Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 February, 2019 12:30 am

Saudi Civil Aviation launches initiatives to boost services at airports

Saudi aviation chiefs have launched a series of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of services at the Kingdom’s airports. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is targeting eight sectors of civil aviation and logistics within the National Industrial Development and Logistics ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 February, 2019 11:48 am

Saudi Falconry Festival breaks new Guinness world record

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdul Aziz Falconry Festival has been received a registration certificate from the Guinness Book of Records (GBR) as the world’s largest falcon racing tournament. The festival was announced as the world’s largest falcon racing tournament with participation...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 February, 2019 11:02 am

Shaker Group announces ‘Breakthrough Program’ 2019-2020

Shaker Group (“Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co.”, the “Company” or the “Group”), Saudi Arabia’s leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of Air Conditioners and Home Appliances, has announced the Board approval and launch of its Breakthrough Program ...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 February, 2019 10:06 am

Executive Director of Bahraini Diplomatic Institute visits Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies

The Director General of Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies Dr. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Salama has received here the Executive Director of Diplomatic Institute at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain,Dr. Sheikha Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa. During the meeting, ...

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