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15 workshops encourage Saudi youth to explore entrepreneurship
Business & Money | Sunday 4 February, 2018 1:09 am
The King Abdullah Center for Petroleum Research and Studies (KACPRS), Riyadh, recently concluded “Launch Your Project,” a series of 15 workshops aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event, attended by around 8,800 people, was...
Saudi crown prince named the ‘most powerful leader in Middle East’
Government | Saturday 3 February, 2018 5:36 pm
With Saudi Arabia embarking on the ambitious NEOM project, recent reports highlighting discussions on creating a technology hub in the kingdom have turned the spotlight on Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s growing stature in the Middle East.   The hub would be established in ...
SADAFCO takes part in the Kingdom’s first football match attended by families
Sports | Saturday 3 February, 2018 11:34 am
As part of its longstanding commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government’s Vision 2030, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) took part in the historic day in which families attended a live football match at the stadium.    The match, between...
SR220m project to set up solar-powered desal plant in KAEC
Environment & Energy | Friday 2 February, 2018 6:10 am
KING Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a contract with Metito Saudi Ltd (Metito) for the design and construction of a seawater desalination plant powered by solar energy and valued at SR220 million. The seawater treatment and desalination plant will start with the capacity to produce 30,000...
Project to employ 10,000 young men, women launched in Riyadh
Business & Money | Friday 2 February, 2018 4:08 am
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar launched a project on Wednesday to provide 10,000 jobs for young men and women in the capital and give self-help loans totaling SR11 million ($2.9 million) to unemployed youths. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdul Aziz, deputy governor of the Riyadh...
Microsoft Transform 2018 to showcase the future of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia
Technology & IT | Friday 2 February, 2018 2:47 am
In line with its continued efforts to accelerate digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Microsoft Saudi will be hosting an event dedicated to encouraging conversation on digitalization and fostering the latest digital trends. The event, titled Microsoft Transform 2018, will bring...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques patronizes the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
Culture & Education | Thursday 1 February, 2018 6:13 pm
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud patronized today the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival for the year 1439H (2018) at Saudi Village for Camels, at Southern Sayahid in Riyadh. Upon arrival at the venue, the King was received by His Royal...
Bahri continues strong start to 2018 with addition of second VLCC for this year
Business & Money | Thursday 1 February, 2018 5:47 pm
Continuing its strong start to 2018, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, today accepted the delivery of ‘Lawhah’, a Very Large Crude-oil Carrier (VLCC), to further cement its market-dominant position in crude oil transportation. The vessel, which lifts the total...
Over 100,000 Saudi women apply for 140 passport control jobs
Business & Money | Thursday 1 February, 2018 3:09 am
Saudi women are eager to work in the country’s passport offices, as unprecedented numbers applied for jobs advertised by the General Directorate of Passports (GDP). On Jan. 18, the directorate announced via Twitter that it was looking for female Saudi nationals to fill 140 jobs at...
Uber Eats launches in Riyadh
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 February, 2018 2:03 am
Uber today announced the expansion of its global food delivery app to the Kingdom’s capital. Starting on the 1st of February, residents of Riyadh will be able to download the Uber Eats app or visit ubereats.com and order meals  from a wide selection of the city’s best loved...
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