Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 9:11 am

MoC picks 35 students in sixth batch of cultural scholarship program

The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced on Sunday the sixth batch of scholarship students of the Cultural Scholarship Program.The sixth batch includes 35 Saudi male and female students who obtained prior admission. The percentages are 43% of male students and 57% of female students.In addition, 80% ...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:45 pm

Saudi Arabia updates entry procedures for Umrah performers, visitors

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it had updated pilgrims entry procedures to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and visit.The ministry stated that all those coming from outside Saudi Arabia are required to submit an approved negative PCR test or negative antigen test 48 hours before their...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 5:42 pm

Saudi Arabia participates in global observing system for climate

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Commission, Saturday for the first time participated in the steering committee meeting of the Joint International Declaration for Global Observing System for Climate to discuss future projects, goals and aspirations to activate the convention of the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:40 pm

ZATCA launches new application for smartphones

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), in line with the efforts to develop its electronic services, launched Sunday its new application for smartphones "ZATCA", which includes various services that help taxpayers perform their services quickly and automatically.The new app, in addition to...

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Sports | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:23 pm

Prince Abdulaziz: Our dreams come true with support of leadership of nation's sports

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, expressed his appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, for their support for ...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:20 pm

Abu Dhabi approves regulations for implementation of new marriage, divorce law

Abu Dhabi has approved regulations for the implementation of the Civil Marriage and Divorce Law, which covers family matters for expats or foreigners, state news agency WAM reported. The regulations cover civil marriage and its effects, including civil divorce, joint custody of children,...

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Government | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:18 pm

No confirmation on integration of Absher and Tawakkalna apps

Despite media reports affirming that Saudi Arabia is planning to integrate its giant Absher platform with its innovative Tawakkalna application into one service, nothing official has been issued. With Saudi Arabia keen to protect its citizens and residents against the spread of COVID-19, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 7 February, 2022 1:15 pm

Saudi Arabia hosting Spanish folklore special with Riyadh ‘Flamenco Nights’

Southern Spain’s folkloric music and dance culture is making its way to Saudi Arabia with “Noches de Flamenco” performances in Riyadh. The first-of-its-kind event in the Kingdom, announced by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission on Sunday, will be held at the Cultural Palace in the ...

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Sports | Sunday 6 February, 2022 7:30 pm

WWE champions return to dazzle fans in KSA with elimination chamber 2022 show

WWE fans in Saudi Arabia will witness an impressive show through 2022 Elimination Chamber, the 12th professional wrestling live event, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced.The GEA said that the return of the WWE champions with the elimination chamber show has been scheduled to take...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 February, 2022 7:25 pm

Smart Madinah Forum 2022 to kick off on Sunday

The Smart Madinah Forum 2022 to kick off on Sunday at the city’s Namaa Almunawara building with the theme “Where technology meets tranquility.”Organized by the Madinah Regional Development Authority, the forum aims to discuss the concept of smart cities and how they would improve quality of...

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