Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 12:30 am

Company created to undertake development efforts at holy sites in Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a board meeting of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites on Monday at Al-Safa Palace, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The board approved a strategic plan for the holy city of Makkah and holy sites. It also ordered the start and preparation...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 June, 2019 4:12 am

Jeddah Islamic Port to showcase its advanced services at the Transport Logistics Exhibition

 Jeddah Islamic Port will represent the Saudi Ports Authority at the Transport Logistics Exhibition in Munich, Germany from 4-7 June 2019. This is the largest and most important global trade exhibition specialized in the field of transport industry, freight forwarding, logistics services and...

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Culture & Education | Monday 3 June, 2019 4:06 am

Sharjah Book Authority Represents Arab Culture at BookExpo America

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) successfully highlighted the diverse investment opportunities in the publishing sector in Sharjah at BookExpo America that recently concluded in New York. The SBA also showcased the incentives and facilities available in Sharjah and the UAE to American and Canadian...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:19 am

Unemployment rate drops to 12.5%

The unemployment rate among Saudis has dropped to 12.5 percent during the first quarter of 2019 compared to 12.7 percent in the previous quarter, according to the latest figures of the Labor Market Bulletin published on Sunday by the General Authority for Statistics (GaStat). The unemployment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:06 am

Jeddah Season announces its fun-filled calendar

The organizing committee for Jeddah Season has announced its first ever calendar of events. Scheduled from 05 Shawwal to 15 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1440 H (8 June – 18 July 2019), the events take place across five main destinations around Jeddah. More than 150 activities and events are planned,...

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Technology & IT | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:03 am

The Perfect Eid Gift: HUAWEI P30 Pro New Amber Sunrise Color

We are nearing the Eid time, which means the festivities are going to be everywhere. It is the time when everyone would go around visiting each other and spreading happiness. If you haven’t already decided on what to gift your friends and loved ones this Eid, we have got some exciting news...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:00 am

Oman Air launches new service to Athens

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Athens International Airport on 1stJune 2019.   The inaugural flight, WY 193 departed Muscat...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 June, 2019 3:00 am

Dubai Customs ready to receive Eid visitors and Umrah pilgrims

Dubai Customs took all procedures needed to facilitate entry of passengers coming to the country through Dubai International Airport during the Eid Fitr break, and pilgrims coming back from Ramadan visit to the Holy Places (Umrah).  Dubai Customs increased the number of inspectors at the...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 3 June, 2019 1:44 am

Awards for Audi

Audi stands for Vorsprung durch Technik or ‘Advancement through Technology’. The brand triumphed in national and international awards for its products and innovations. Recently the four rings celebrated awards for the Audi RS 5 Coupé, the Audi A7 Sportback, Audi A8 and the Audi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 June, 2019 1:15 am

Over 2 and a half million attend Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers

 Over 2 and a half million worshipers, including Umrah pilgrims and visitors, attended Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers on Sunday, 29th night of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers mark the conclusion of recitation of the...

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