Technology & IT | Sunday 31 July, 2022 2:56 pm

Why we think the HUAWEI Matebook X Pro is the best choice for anyone looking for a flagship laptop

 Flagship laptops are for those who want a laptop that doesn't compromise on anything. What separates the flagship laptop from other good laptops is how it balances performance, efficiency, portability, and comfort. Its display should be easy on the eyes, bright, and sharp enough that you...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 July, 2022 2:35 pm

AlUla Scholarship Program launches fourth phase

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the fourth phase of the AlUla Scholarship Program, which supports participants through training opportunities and workshops to prepare them for the job market and its requirements. The RCU also launched the University Forum featuring 50 international ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 1:22 pm

Saudi economy expands by 11.8% in Q2 on higher oil activities

According to flash estimates by the General Authority for Statistics, real gross domestic product of Saudi Arabia increased by 11.8 percent in the second quarter of 2022 from a year ago.  The growth was mainly driven by the increase in oil activities by 23.1...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 11:26 am

Tadawul-listed ‘Theeb Rent A Car’ Launches New Branch in Hail, north-western Saudi Arabia

Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) listed ‘Theeb Rent A Car’ has launched a new branch in Hail city, the second branch in Hail city, in the north-western Saudi Arabia. This is part of the expansion plans of the company for 2022. The company plans to cover all cities, areas, and provinces of Saudi...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 11:01 am

Twitter celebrates a decade of transparency with new report

 Twitter released its twentieth report: Twitter’s commitment to transparency in action. As part of their efforts to improve the health of the public conversation, the report reflects on the platform’s progress over the past decade, and their vision going forward.  Evolution of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:50 am

Saudi university uses AI to enroll students

The Saudi Electronic University has linked its admissions portal to the Ministry of Education’s databases Noor and Yakeen, which forms part of the services provided by the Ministry of Interior, to ensure the accuracy of students’ data.Dr. Maysoon Khoja, dean of admissions and student affairs,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:47 am

Emirati mountaineer climbs world’s deadliest mountain, K2, as part of peace mission

When he scaled K2 last week, Saeed Al-Memari became the first Emirati to reach the top of the world’s most-dangerous mountain, a feat that he told Arab News has also become a milestone in his “special mission of peace.”The 8,611-meter-tall K2 is located in the Karakoram mountain range, which...

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Sports | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:45 am

Sadio Mane opens Bayern account in German Super Cup triumph

Sadio Mane opened his competitive goal-scoring account for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions defeated Leipzig 5-3 to capture the German Super Cup for a 10th time on Saturday. The African Player of the Year, who ended a six-year stint at Liverpool to move to Bavaria in the summer, also...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:06 am

Al Rajhi Bank posts 21% profit surge to $2.2bn for H1

Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank’s net profit hit SR8.4 billion ($2.2 billion) in the first half of 2022, bolstered by a 15 percent jump in operating income. This represents a 21 percent surge from SR6.9 billion in the same period last year, according to a bourse filing. The increase in...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 July, 2022 10:02 am

Saudis hail Vision 2030 women’s workforce figures

Saudis have hailed workforce figures that reveal the growing role of women in the national economy as part of Vision 2030. Saudi women now comprise 33.6 percent of the Saudi workforce as of March 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics. That figure is up from 17.4 percent just...

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