Government | Friday 31 December, 2021 1:06 pm

Japan's Waseda University index Cites Saudi Arabia as the Best Progressing Country in Digital Government

Riyadh, Dec. 31, 2021, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has climbed 23 ranks as the best progressing country in the field of digital government, according to the 16th edition of the World Digital Government Rankings Survey 2021 on digital government.According to the most recent survey of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 31 December, 2021 1:01 pm

Fireworks show, celebrity performers planned across the UAE on NYE to ring in 2022

A host of firework displays are set to light up the skies at some of the United Arab Emirates’ key landmarks on New Year’s Eve as revellers set to ring in 2022. In Dubai, there will be a total of 36 firework displays across 29 locations as the emirate. For all the latest headlines...

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Business & Money | Friday 31 December, 2021 12:54 pm

New Castle United takeover is among huge gains for PIF during 2021

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was able to expand its excellent performance results, with seizing many huge investment opportunities locally and internationally during the year 2021.The sovereign fund is continuing the momentum of growth in its assets for the second year...

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Technology & IT | Friday 31 December, 2021 12:50 pm

Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry launches smartphone app

RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched its smartphone application in a bid to keep pace with the digital transformation and provide an enriching and effective user experience to enhance innovation and integration among various stakeholders.The application includes a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 31 December, 2021 12:42 pm

Ithra celebrates and reflects on a busy and award-winning 2021

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, presented more than 7,000 programs and initiatives in art, knowledge, culture, creativity and society this year, and welcomed more than 500,000 local and international visitors, the organization said. In...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 31 December, 2021 12:35 pm

Saudis ready to welcome 2022 in style despite omicron restrictions

RIYADH: People across Saudi Arabia are still looking forward to the New Year’s Eve celebrations, despite the introduction by the government of fresh safety measures to help fight the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. While some events have been canceled, in Boulevard Riyadh...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 30 December, 2021 4:34 pm

The most wonderful time for winter activities in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Cooler days during the winter season bring a different selection of activities and excursions to Saudi Arabia.  While people in colder parts of the world may choose to stay in and turn on their radiators to keep warm, the people of the Kingdom light fires in the desert and take...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 30 December, 2021 4:09 pm

More than 450 horses set to trot along to Saudi Arabia’s Ubbayah festival in Diriyah

RIYADH: More than 450 horses are expected to take part in the second edition of the equestrian festival in Diriyah, which will begin on Jan. 10 under the patronage of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the governor of Riyadh. The event, titled Ubayyah in Diriyah, will take place at the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 December, 2021 4:02 pm

Saudi artist makes portrait of crown prince using gemstones from Jabal Tuwaiq

RIYADH: Inspired by the words of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi artist Sarah Al-Zaidi spent five months creating a portrait of him using gemstones and other minerals she collected from Jabal Tuwaiq, a mountain in the north of the Kingdom. ‘Himmat Al-Jabal,’ which translates as...

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Sports | Wednesday 29 December, 2021 3:43 pm

SAMACO GROUP and Al Nahla Group of Companies participated in Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Jeddah - KSA, 29 December 2021: SAMACO Group took a prominent role in participating and supporting the first F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (SAGP) by having an exclusive and private suite for its partners and brands at the Paddock Club, the pinnacle of hospitality in entertainment in Formula 1. SAMACO ...

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