Culture & Education | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:40 am

Saudi Arabia opens entry for cultural ideas contest

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the opening of electronic registration for a cultural ideas contest offering prizes of up to SR300,000 ($80,000). Participants are being asked to put forward proposals for creative and innovative activities at festivals and events being staged in the ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:38 am

Saudi Arabia vaccine registrations ‘could soon pass million mark’

The number of Saudis registering to receive the coronavirus vaccine has doubled in the last three days, the Saudi Health Ministry has said, predicting that registrations “could soon pass the 1 million mark.” After Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received his first dose of the coronavirus...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:30 am

SABIC’s Initiative Nusaned to Contribute SAR 8.8 Billion to GDP

 Nusaned Council celebrated yesterday at SABIC Plastic Applications Development Center (SPADC) in Riyadh the graduation of 43 entrepreneurs who are qualified to invest in the Saudi market, as their projects will create 6,610 job opportunities and contribute SAR 8.8 billion to GDP. Several ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:25 am

Zain KSA launches the first smart router with 5G-powered to support eSIM in the world

Zain KSA announces an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Nokia, by launching the first worldwide smart router which supports eSIMs FastMile 5G Gateways 3.1 in the kingdom over the next 12 months. This technology will deliver stronger signal, better connectivity and ultra-high data...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:13 am

NEW DEFENDER SET TO PLAY VITAL ROLE AS LAND ROVER RETURNS TO THE DAKAR IN 2021

Land Rover’s most capable and durable 4x4 is taking on the ultimate all-terrain challenge with two Defender 110 support vehicles destined for the Dakar Rally 2021. The rally is one of the toughest sporting events in the world and the production-spec models will support ambitious new Dakar Rally...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 December, 2020 11:08 am

Redington partners with Huawei to launch the award-winning IdeaHub series in Saudi Arabia

Redington Saudi Arabia Company, along with its partner Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has officially launched its IdeaHub series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The IdeaHub can create an all-scenario smart...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 December, 2020 8:05 am

Saudi cabinet approves digital economy policy

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved a digital economy policy, state news agency SPA reported. The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha said the policy will be a road map for the Kingdom’s directions for government authorities, the private sector and the...

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Government | Wednesday 30 December, 2020 11:16 am

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman welcomes participation of Gulf leaders in GCC summit

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is looking forward to welcoming the leaders of the other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the 41st session of the organization’s Supreme Council, which will begin in AlUla on Jan. 5, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Speaking as he chaired...

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Sports | Wednesday 30 December, 2020 11:14 am

Saudi club launches project to protect falcons

The Saudi Falcons Club will launch the first phase of its “Hadad” program on Wednesday to return falcons to their natural habitats. The project will be carried with the help from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, the National Center for Wildlife Development and several...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 December, 2020 11:08 am

British envoy to Riyadh visits King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival

British Ambassador Neil Crompton on Wednesday visited the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival. The ambassador toured the festival and learned about the vision of “Camel Club,” which aims to expand the camel sector. Crompton praised the activities and arrangements at the festival. He lauded ...

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