Technology & IT | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

2030's Jobs handled by Robots!

Robots are expected to take over some 20 million manufacturing jobs worldwide by 2030, extending a trend of worsening social inequality while boosting overall economic output, a new study shows. The forecast set to be released on Wednesday highlights growing concerns that automation and robots,...

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Technology & IT | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance

Google appears to have misused its dominant position in India and reduced the ability of device manufacturers to opt for alternate versions of its Android mobile operating system, Indian officials found before ordering a wider probe in an antitrust case. A 14-page order from the Competition...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

(Ma’aden) announces changes regarding its subsidiary, Ma’aden Rolling Company

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) announces that Alcoa Corporation (Alcoa) has agreed to transfer to Ma’aden its 25.1% interest in Ma’aden Rolling Company (MRC), without any cash compensation in exchange for the release of Alcoa from future MRC lenders obligations. This will...

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Technology & IT | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

Ericsson extends global supply chain with company’s first smart factory in the U.S.

Ericsson’s first fully-automated smart factory in the world will be operational in early 2020 Part of Ericsson’s focus on a flexible global supply chain, which ensures the company is working close to customers through its European, Asian and American operations The factory will...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

Name Airports After Top Taxpayers In A Decade, Economic Survey Suggests

The Economic Survey 2019, a comprehensive report presented to parliament a day before the budget, outlined a number of steps to encourage people to pay taxes. Outlining a blueprint to reach Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a 5-trillion dollar economy, the document was prepared by Chief...

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Government | Friday 5 July, 2019 12:00 am

The King Salman Relief Center team delivers the World Food Program (WFP) in Mauritania and the Lebanese Republic

A Team of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered today 50 tons of dates as a gift from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Lebanon, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari and a number of officials. This aid comes within the humanitarian...

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Government | Thursday 4 July, 2019 4:35 pm

Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia praises implementation of Makkah Road Initiative in Indonesia

Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia, Issam Abed Al-Thaqafi has expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 4 July, 2019 1:00 pm

Google internet balloon spinoff Loon still looking for its wings

Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell service soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability of the technology by some potential customers. Loon says its balloons will reach Kenya in the coming weeks for its first commercial trial. The test with Telkom Kenya, the nation's...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 July, 2019 12:00 pm

Immerse in the Field of Expression at Historic Jeddah Season

With an array of exciting exhibitions, fun activities, innovative and captivating performances, Historic Jaddah Season continues to welcome visitors and locals alike. Among the well-known activities is the ‘Field of Expression’ hosted at Al Baraha. A space for social and communal...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 July, 2019 10:00 am

SAGO to import 730,000 tons of wheat

Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has completed the procedures of the third batch for importing 730,000 tons of solid wheat during the period September - November 2019 , from the origins of the European Union, Australia, South and North America ( except Canada). SAGO Governor Engineer Ahmed bin...

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