Government | Thursday 10 February, 2022 11:05 am

Commerce Ministry issuing e-license for ‘Foundation Day’ promotion sale

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has allowed commercial establishments to electronically obtain licenses for discount sale in the run-up to the Kingdom’s “Founding Day” without losing the permitted days of the annual discount sales.The ministry explained that the period of the discount...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:57 am

Cisco Reveals New Innovations to Help Businesses Make Hybrid Work, Work

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) Announced new innovations that make it easier for organizations to support hybrid work models with people working from home, in the office, or anywhere.  Businesses of all sizes are adjusting to the major digital transitions that have reshaped IT plans and operations...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:44 am

Official: No intention to merge Absher, Tawakkalna applications

A senior Saudi official has dismissed reports that the government is planning to integrate its Absher and Tawakkalna apps. Speaking at the Innovation and Future of Government Work Conference, Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari, assistant minister of interior for technology affairs, said...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:40 am

Charity donations now open through Saudi Arabia’s Tawakkalna app

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched a donation service for the Ehsan platform through the Tawakkalna application. On Wednesday, the authority said that the service aims to harness data in charitable work and expand the impact of Ehsan to reach more...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:24 am

Cadillac Racing will compete in IMSA’s new Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) category in 2023

In the mindset of defending its 2021 International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Championship, Cadillac continues to prepare for its return to the world race stage. Cadillac Design is in the process of shaping the forthcoming GTP race car and the future of Cadillac Racing. . Drawing from...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:16 am

Al Madina Real Estate Market Attracts a 20% share of demand in Saudi Arabia

Real estate investors are eagerly waiting to grab the five real estate opportunities up for sale in Al Madina and Yanbu, at the Jewels of Al Madina public auction, scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in Taiba Hall at Hotel Le Meridien Madina. Hosted by Etqaan Real Estate, the auction...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:44 am

Riyadh to host Arab music legends in first Wasla festival

Wasla Music Festival, the leading Arab alternative music and arts event, is coming to Riyadh after three years of success in Dubai. The event is supported by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The first Wasla festival in Saudi Arabia will take place next month on March 4-5,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:42 am

Red Sea International Film Festival announces second edition

The second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival will take place from Dec. 1-10 this year, organizers said. It follows the event’s successful inaugural edition late last year, which presented 138 films to more than 30,000 filmgoers who came out to celebrate the landmark festival ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:41 am

Saudis join hands with world youth to develop digital games

Around 500 Saudis participated at the Global Game Jam held last month across the Kingdom in seven cities — Riyadh, Jazan, Abha, Hail, Madinah, Jeddah and Al-Ahsa — to compete in creating digital games.  The 10-day event was concurrently held at 860 locations in 113 countries, where...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:34 am

Cabinet reviews outcomes of LEAP22 conference in Riyadh

The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, considered the outcomes of the global technical conference LEAP22, held in Riyadh.They also reviewed the launch of initiatives and investments exceeding $6.4 billion, as an...

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