Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 9:48 pm

Future Minerals Summit to be held next year in Riyadh

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the details of the inaugural Future Minerals Summit, the first-ever event to offer a “one-stop-shop” for investors, miners and other industry stakeholders interested in learning more about the mining potential of the Middle...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 2:33 am

Toyota makes history with fourth successive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory

Toyota celebrated another spectacular result recently with a one-two victory in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López finally won at Le Mans for the first time in the No. 7 GR010 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). The World Champions started from pole...

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Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 1:52 am

‘Long Live Saudi2’ initiative launched in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province

Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz on Monday launched the “Long Live Saudi2” initiative, which will be held at the Dammam waterfront in conjunction with the 91st Saudi National Day. The governor stressed the importance of the initiatives and interaction of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 1:30 am

STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION IN GLOBAL RANKING KING ABDULLAH PORT JUMPS 3 SPOTS IN LLOYD’S TOP 100 PORTS LIST

Strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing ports in the world and the leading port in the Middle East region, King Abdullah Port has been ranked among the top 100 container ports in the world, according to the 2021 edition of the prestigious Lloyd’s List One Hundred Ports published...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 12:31 am

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East to make welcome return in 2022

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East will make a welcome return to the international motorsport calendar in January 2022, following a two-year hiatus caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The championship, which is organised by the motorsport division of Automobili Lamborghini, Squadra...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 12:22 am

HSBC Saudi Arabia offers the first Climate Change focused Investment Fund in the Kingdom

HSBC Saudi Arabia is now offering the first environmental initiative investment fund in Saudi Arabia, known as the HSBC Global Equity Climate Change Fund, offering eligible investors exposure to renewable energy, clean transport, sustainable water management and climate change adaptation. This will ...

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Government | Wednesday 1 September, 2021 12:20 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session today. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet reviewed the recent talks between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a number of countries that aim at enhancing cooperation...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:39 am

Ithra launches theater program in schools

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), launched the “Theater in Schools” program in its first version on Sunday (Aug.29), in cooperation with the Education Department of the Eastern Province. The "Theater in Schools" program aims to build a cultural platform that enhances the ...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:36 am

Saudi Arabia’s youth volleyball team crowned Gulf champions after win over Bahrain

Saudi Arabia has won the sixth Gulf Youth Volleyball Championship after overcoming Bahrain 3-2 in the final played at Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Manama. Bahrain won the first set 25-17, but Saudi Arabia came storming back to win the next two 25-23 and 25-20. Bahrain tied the match by winning the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 August, 2021 12:25 am

Soudah and Rijal Almaa: Where Saudi Arabia’s natural beauty opens up to the world

Saudi Arabia is radically expanding its leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors as it opens to international travelers. One attraction in particular could give the tourism industry an ace up its sleeve: The Soudah and “Tahlal” mountains in Rijal Almaa. Soudah is home to the highest peak...

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