Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 12:20 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session today. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet reviewed the recent talks between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a number of countries that aim at enhancing cooperation...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:39 am

Ithra launches theater program in schools

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), launched the “Theater in Schools” program in its first version on Sunday (Aug.29), in cooperation with the Education Department of the Eastern Province. The "Theater in Schools" program aims to build a cultural platform that enhances the ...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:36 am

Saudi Arabia’s youth volleyball team crowned Gulf champions after win over Bahrain

Saudi Arabia has won the sixth Gulf Youth Volleyball Championship after overcoming Bahrain 3-2 in the final played at Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Manama. Bahrain won the first set 25-17, but Saudi Arabia came storming back to win the next two 25-23 and 25-20. Bahrain tied the match by winning the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:25 am

Soudah and Rijal Almaa: Where Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty opens up to the world

Saudi Arabia is radically expanding its leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors as it opens to international travelers. One attraction in particular could give the tourism industry an ace up its sleeve: The Soudah and “Tahlal” mountains in Rijal Almaa. Soudah is home to the highest peak...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:13 am

Sport and social activism come together as all-female football teams prepare to compete at the inaugural of Global Goals World Cup Saudi Arabia

The final tournament of Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Global Goals World Cup will take place in Riyadh in September, showcasing the powerful role sport can play in advancing social and environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Global Goals World Cup (GGWCUP) invites women around the world...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:09 am

Zain KSA Rolls Out the “National Roaming" Service in Asir

Zain KSA announced that it is supporting the "National Roaming" initiative launched by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) with the aim of maximizing the inclusiveness of telecommunication services throughout all Saudi regions and cities, with a particular focus on...

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Government | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:13 am

Al Falih visits Oman to expand economic ties

The Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Falih will pay a visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday to consolidate and expand the economic relations and mutual investments between the two brotherly countries. The minister will head a delegation of officials from government...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 August, 2021 2:01 am

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil, oil exports increase by 52.1% and 126.1% respectively in Q2

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s overall merchandise exports increased by 99.4% in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020, when international trade was impacted by COVID-related lockdowns and travel bans in numerous countries. The value of exports amounted to SR238.6 billion in Q2 2021, up from SR119.7...

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Technology & IT | Monday 30 August, 2021 1:59 am

CITC launches free local roaming service

 The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced Sunday the signing of a commercial agreement between Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) and Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia (Zain) for the launch of the local roaming...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 August, 2021 1:04 am

Saudi Falcons Club has achieved ‘quantum leap,’ says German visitor

Parem Nicholas from Germany is taking part in the first International Falcon Breeders Auction and said that falconry contests had witnessed major developments in the past few years.The auction is being organized by the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh.“I have been interested in...

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