Business & Money | Friday 18 December, 2020 5:03 pm

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Development Company awards major contracts

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), which is behind one of the most ambitious renewable tourism projects in the world, has awarded contracts to two local firms to provide all services related to maintenance, security, and supply, in addition to administrative and special cleaning services, the ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 18 December, 2020 4:12 pm

The brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab: Adding simple yet scientific twists to sports and health innovation

Huawei announced the implementation of its brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab in Xi’an, China. HUAWEI Health Lab researchers, engineers and developers will jointly explore the innovation and application of new sports and health technology, bringing the scientific and convenient sports experience to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 18 December, 2020 3:39 pm

Steve Harvey experiences World’s Coolest Winter in The Emirates

American actor and host Steve Harvey will embark on a journey across The Emirates to experience life as a citizen in an exclusive docuseries to be released this weekend.  The 6-episode docuseries titled ‘When Steve meets East’ will see the internationally-acclaimed host highlighting The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 December, 2020 4:44 pm

Future of Fintech – Saudi Arabia – A Virtual Event

Saudi Arabia has consistently seen a surge in the use of FinTech and related technologies during the global health crisis. There has been a rise in the use of contactless payments, and other forms of digital banking channels. The faster adoption of FinTech has exceeded expectations as part of the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 17 December, 2020 3:18 pm

Saudi Arabia begins largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Saudi Arabia has begun the largest vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah becoming the first citizen to receive the vaccine. On Thursday, TV footage showed Al-Rabiah receiving the first dose of the vaccine, and announcing that “today is the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 December, 2020 1:47 pm

AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS COMMISSIONS 21-METRE PAINTING AT MINA BY AZIZI

The developer adds a touch of avant-garde to its 99%-complete luxury flagship development on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, inspired by its CEO’s daughter Adding an element of distinguished elegance and sophistication to its Mina project, Azizi Developments, one of the leading private...

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Sports | Thursday 17 December, 2020 10:29 am

Sports Minister Congratulates Leadership on Riyadh's Hosting of Asian Games 2034

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the occasion of Riyadh hosting the 2034 Asian...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 December, 2020 10:22 am

Saudi Arabia, Japan sign MoU to protect environment

Saudi Arabia and Japan on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in promoting environmental protection. Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli and his Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro signed the MoU in an online...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 December, 2020 10:18 am

Saudi Arabia among top 10 countries in digital literacy: WEF report

Saudi Arabia ranked among the top ten countries in digital literacy in a report by the World Economic Forum, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. The Kingdom joins other developed nations in the list of countries whose “active population possess sufficient digital skills,” including...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 December, 2020 10:04 am

UNESCO adds Saudi Arabia's Al Sadu weaving to Intangible Heritage list

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included Saudi Arabia and Kuwait’s traditional weaving of Al Sadu, a non-material cultural legacy, on its Intangible Heritage list.The decision to include Al Sadu weaving was taken during the committee’s annual...

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