Business & Money | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:15 am

Gold prices slide to 3-month low

Gold prices declined for the third straight session today, June 29, extending their lowest levels in more than three months as major central banks reiterated statements about monetary tightening to combat inflation.Gold spot prices fell 0.1% to $1,905.59 per ounce at 0749 GMT, while futures inched...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:03 am

QS World University Rankings 2024: AUS among top 25 percent of institutions globally and first in employer reputation in the UAE

American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) reputation of excellence continues to grow globally with AUS named among the top 25 percent of global institutions, moving up five spots in its global ranking, according to QS World University Rankings 2024. This year’s ranking system reviewed the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:59 am

Bangladeshi pilgrim's life saved by a smartwatch and a phone app

A Saudi cardiology team at SEHA virtual hospital SVH successfully enabled a 55-year-old pilgrim from Bangladesh to perform the Hajj rituals, despite suffering a severe heart stroke. The pilgrim was suffering from severe pain in the chest area on June 20th and was transferred to King Abdullah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:54 am

DGDA Organizes Eid Al-Adha Festivities to Engage and Delight Diriyah Residents

As part of its commitment to strengthening bonds with the local community, the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) is organizing a series of festive events in mosques, parks, and gardens across the city of Diriyah to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. DGDA’s participation in the Eid Al-Adha...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:51 am

Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin, and Arab icon Mohamed Hamaki to headline concerts season at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in July

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, today unveiled another exciting batch of global superstars headlining incredible concerts at Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia in July.  Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin and Egyptian singer and...

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Government | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:47 am

RAKEZ fuels economic growth by welcoming over 1,500 new companies Q2 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced the addition of over 1,500 new companies in the second quarter of 2023. This robust growth represents a remarkable 132% increase compared to the same period in 2022, further cementing RAKEZ’s role as an accelerator for business growth, fostering an...

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Business & Money | Friday 30 June, 2023 2:00 pm

“Jazeera Paints” Contributes to Improving the Experience of Pilgrims in the Sacred Sites

As part of the Temperature Reduction Paint Initiative"Jazeera Paints", the leading company in the industry of paints, colors and construction solutions in KSA and MENA, is participating in applying the technology of reducing the temperature of asphalt surfaces through reflecting the...

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Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 7:04 pm

Saudi Arabia mulls to link Haramain, Al-Mashaer trains: Minister

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, said the Kingdom studies to link the Haramain and Al-Mashaer trains to serve the pilgrims.   The in-depth studies are conducted by the Ministry of Transport and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 June, 2023 7:01 pm

Unemployment rate among Saudis hits 8.5% in Q1 2023

The unemployment rate among Saudis increased to 8.5% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 8% in the fourth quarter 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics’ (GASTAT) labor force survey.    Meanwhile, the overall unemployment rate in the Kingdom...

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Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 12:51 am

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH Crown Prince receives well-wishers on occasion of Eid Al-Adha including Princes, the Grand Mufti, senior scholars and ministers, senior GCC officials and leaders of military sectors

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a number of Princes, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, senior scholars and sheikhs, GCC senior officials, ministers,...

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