Government | Thursday 19 July, 2018 12:15 am

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait sign minutes to establish coordination council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel Bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and Kuwait's Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah signed the minutes for establishing a coordination council between the Kingdom and Kuwait, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. During the meeting on Wednesday,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 6:00 am

Culture authority showcases Saudi creativity in Portugal

The General Culture Authority is taking part in the “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Culture and Heritage” exhibition, organized by the King Abdul Aziz Research Center (Darah) in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, from July 18 to 20. A variety of events reflecting the Kingdom’s...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 5:36 am

Flight school is opening doors for Saudi women

A flight school in Saudi Arabia is opening its doors for women, following the end of a decades-long driving ban. Oxford Aviation Academy, a leading trainer and crew recruiter, has already received applications from hundreds of women hoping to start lessons in September at a new branch in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 4:37 am

Passport staff geared for influx of pilgrims

The Department of Passports has completed all arrangements to receive Haj pilgrims at the Kingdom's airports, seaports and overland crossing points, according to Maj. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Yahya, director general of passports. "We have deployed qualified passport personnel to all entry...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 July, 2018 12:39 am

flynas ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East’ anew

flynas, the Saudi carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, made another remarkable national achievement by winning on Tuesday the prestigious Skytrax award for the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the second consecutive year. flynas, the low-cost carrier airline of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 7:22 am

Saudi Commission on Tourism and Heritage chief on official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The president of Saudi Arabia’s Commission for Tourism and National Heritage arrived in Sarajevo on Monday, as part of an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has expressed King Salman’s sincere greetings to the people and the government...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 6:11 am

Agthia welcomes UAE Ambassador to Water Facility in Saudi Arabia

Agthia, one of the UAE’s leading food and beverages groups, welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to Delta Bottled Water Factory Co, Agthia group’s wholly owned water business in the Kingdom. H.E. Sheikh Shakhbout...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 2:58 am

AbbVie Commences Annual Student Training Program

AbbVie, today announced the start of AbbVie’s 2018 student training program in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  In line with Vision 2030’s objective to nationalize the job sector, the program aims to train 20 female and male students from various universities across Saudi Arabia,...

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Government | Monday 16 July, 2018 7:00 am

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Makkah Road’ initiative for Malaysia pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has officially launched the Makkah Road Initiative by commissioning the first two flights of pilgrims from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The initiative began with ending the entry visas into Saudi Arabia from a pilgrim’s own country, at the airport where the originating...

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Healthcare | Monday 16 July, 2018 6:13 am

King Salman approves health care programs

King Salman on Sunday approved the implementation of an electronic sick-leave system, and directed relevant authorities to coordinate with the Civil Service Ministry in case of any amendments to the terms for granting sick leave. He also approved a program to train Saudi professionals in clinical...

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