Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 6:06 am

General Entertainment Authority launches website ahead of Riyadh Season

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on Saturday launched a website dedicated to receiving applications from companies and individuals wishing to participate in Riyadh Season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The website aims to give everyone a chance to take part in the season, which runs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:24 am

Daily individual consumption of data during Hajj season exceeded global average by 95%:ITU

The International Telecommunication Union,ITU, has highlighted the telecommunications and information technology records achieved during Hajj this year, praising the Kingdom's distinguished infrastructure which has served as many as 2.5 million, in a specific geographic and situational range,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:13 am

Buraidah Date Festival in ‘auctioning’ phase

The “auctioning” phase is one of the primary stages in the process of buying and selling dates, with a direct impact on prices. It contributes to introducing the types and merits of dates, and the selling of them. During the Buraidah Date Festival, an auctioneer plays an important...

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Government | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:05 am

First pilgrims leave under Eyab initiative

Saudi Minister of Transport and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi, oversaw the departure of the first  group of pilgrims under the Eyab initiative on Saturday together with GACA President Abdulhadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansouri. Eyab seeks to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:00 am

Hiking Experience Brings Adventure and Interest to Taif Season

Taif Seaaon is providing mountain-hiking lovers the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, organized as part of the Al-Baid Masters event. Carefully planned, with all safety precautions in place, the event gives participants a rich and memorable experience.  Participants are...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 August, 2019 2:08 am

Al-Jahiz Pavilion Attracts Large Number of Visitors to Souk Okaz

The Al-Jahiz Pavilion was opened on August 15 at the Souk Okaz, as part of Taif Season, with a range of activities and events dedicated to showcasing the life and writings of one of the most important Arab scholars from antiquity. Since opening, the Al-Jahiz Pavilion has witnessed a huge...

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Business & Money | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:24 pm

King Abdullah Air Defense College Commander Opens Armed Forces Exhibition at Souk Okaz in Taif Season

The commander of the King Abdullah College of Air Defense, Major General Mohammed bin Wada al-Thabeti, formally opened an armed forces exhibition at Souk Okaz, organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage as part of Taif Season.  At Souk Okaz, the commander cut the...

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Government | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:18 pm

‘Future Power’: An Interactive Self-Assessment Tool Allows Users in the UAE to Discover Their Future Skill

The National Program for Advanced Skills (NPAS) has launched its official platform that includes the FutureFit game. The interactive self-assessment tool enables individuals to discover their ‘future power,’ or their most prominent skill out of the 12 outlined in the Advanced Skills...

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Government | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:51 am

GACA launches Return Initiative to facilitate pilgrims' departure

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the launch of Return Initiative, which it calls a qualitative and historic leap in terms of services being provided to pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The initiative, which is scheduled to be launched in its...

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Business & Money | Saturday 17 August, 2019 4:30 am

Expo 2020 Dubai to receive the world in 430 days

In 430 days, the world will witness a key international event, the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be a cultural platform for gathering countries for 173 days in one place, to showcase their cultures, heritage and histories to 25 million potential visitors. Participating countries are looking...

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