Culture & Education | Monday 25 July, 2022 11:02 am

Saudi students encouraged to learn space sciences, technology

The Saudi Space Commission on Saturday opened registration for the second virtual “Go to Space” training camp. Registration will remain open until Aug. 6. The commission is organizing the camp in collaboration with Teaching Science and Technology, Inc. The program aims to increase...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 25 July, 2022 10:55 am

Japan raises eruption alert for Sakurajima volcano to highest level

A volcano on Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, erupted early Monday for the second straight day, with the country's weather agency maintaining a heightened alert, Kyodo news agency reported. Following the eruption around 8:05 pm. the previous day, the agency raised the...

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Business & Money | Monday 25 July, 2022 10:44 am

Abu Dhabi Maritime enters a long-term sponsorship agreement with Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), the UAE capital’s prestige boating, leisure marine and fishing show, organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), has entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Abu Dhabi Maritime to support the event’s upcoming...

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Culture & Education | Monday 25 July, 2022 10:30 am

5 Key Enablers to Selecting the Right School

Shannon Pipes, Principal, OWIS, Riyadh  Saudi Arabia has an impactful 2030 vision committed to providing international education opportunities for students. As a Founding Principal and educator, I support this vision and believe that there are some critical enablers parents should...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 4:10 pm

Jazz power on full display at Dhahran’s Arabic Jazz Music Festival

On a humid Friday night, the Dhahran Expo — the venue where people received COVID-19 vaccines over the past year — had a different remedy to offer: Music. The auditorium, with rows of plush white seats facing the large stage where oud, saxophones and singing inaugurated Shargiyya’s first ...

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Sports | Sunday 24 July, 2022 3:44 pm

Saudi population witnesses an increase in sports and physical activity based on General Authority for Statistics findings

The Ministry of Sports (MoS), Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), Quality of Life (QOL), and the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SOAC) are pleased to announce that the Kingdom has taken another important step towards accomplishing its Vision 2030 goals. According to the General Authority for...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 July, 2022 2:23 pm

RTA, Cruise to operate two Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles to chart digital maps

 Cruise, the self-driving car service, will start this month the operation of two Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) to prepare digital maps for Cruise’s self-driving vehicles. The process is a prelude for the launch of the actual service in 2023, rendering Dubai the first city in the...

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Government | Sunday 24 July, 2022 2:20 pm

Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs approves immediate allocation of 2000 residential land plots at Umm Nahad Fourth

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 12:01 pm

TASI almost flat as investors await earnings results: Opening bell

Saudi main index began the week’s trading session almost flat as investors awaited earning results. TASI edged up 0.09 percent to 11,998, while Nomu was unchanged at 20,955 as of 10:08 a.m. Saudi time. Salama Cooperative Insurance Co. surged 9.45 percent, leading gainers, while United...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 11:58 am

UAE platform forays into Saudi Arabia, to ramp up staff strength

UAE-based fitness platform Enhance Fitness is aiming to triple its current trainer base as it announces its launch in Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Enhance Fitness CEO and founder Tarek Mounir said that the platform has around 250 trainers and will be able to reach...

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