Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 January, 2022 9:10 pm

Stars come out in Riyadh for Joy Awards 2022

The Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater in Riyadh rolled out the purple carpet on Thursday, welcoming some of the biggest names in entertainment to the second annual Joy Awards. “It’s my honor to be a part of something that helps spread the ultimate feeling: The feeling of joy,” US actor John...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 January, 2022 4:21 pm

Various regions in Saudi Arabia will witness the launch of 8 public transport projects in 2022

Saudi Arabia in 2022 will witness the launch of 8 public transport projects in its various regions, said Saleh Al-Zuwaid, spokesman of the Transport General Authority (GTA). The spokesman, in an interview with Al-Arabiya, stated that the projects will contribute to facilitating public...

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Culture & Education | Friday 28 January, 2022 4:09 pm

Diriyah: The heart of Saudi history

The history of Diriyah city goes back to 430 AD, when the ancient Arabian tribe of Banu Hanifa came to settle in eastern Nejd on the banks of the valley of Al-'Irdh, which later came to be known after them as ‘Wadi Hanifa’. Led by Ubaid bin Tha’labah, the tribe’s chieftain, they chose...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 January, 2022 4:08 pm

Share of e-payments reaches 57% in 2021, exceeding FSDP target

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Thursday that the share of electronic payments in retail business exceeded 57% of the total transactions conducted in 2021, surpassing the 55% target set out by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), one of the main programs of Saudi Vision...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 28 January, 2022 3:11 pm

WHY FAMILIES SHOULD CELEBRATE ‘YEAR OF THE TIGER’ AT LEGOLAND® DUBAI

The family-friendly adventure runs from 28 January to 13 February featuring LEGO® Mosaic Build, Tiger Cookie Decorating, delicious Chinese delicacies and more  LEGOLAND® Dubai invites all resident and tourist families to celebrate the ‘Year of The Tiger’ from 28...

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Government | Thursday 27 January, 2022 5:16 pm

Saudi Arabia to commemorate February 22 as Founding Day

Saudi Arabia will commemorate February 22 every year as the nation’s Founding Day, according to a Royal Order issued on Thursday.Issuing the Royal Order, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman also said February 22 shall be an official holiday in the country.“Taking into account that the ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 January, 2022 10:39 am

Cisco Middle East & Africa hosts ‘Future Cloud’ Summit to showcase new hybrid cloud innovations

  Cisco Middle East & Africa hosts ‘Future Cloud’ Summit to showcase new hybrid cloud innovationsCompany highlights its ground-breaking new hybrid cloud solutions alongside partners in the regionLeading brands around the world share how they are working together with Cisco to...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 27 January, 2022 9:08 am

PIF unveils leading gaming and e-sports group

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday the launch of Savvy Gaming Group, where its board of directors is chaired by Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of PIF.Savvy Gaming Group aims at being leading in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 January, 2022 9:04 am

Saudi Arabia to resume direct flights to Thailand in May

Saudi Arabian Airlines announced its plan to resume direct flights to Thailand in May this year.The announcement came following agreements reached between Saudi Arabia and Thailand to upgrade diplomatic relations to the level of ambassadors, as well as to enhance economic cooperation, and explore...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 January, 2022 9:01 am

King Salman Royal Reserve unveils digital identity

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve, the largest reserve in the Middle East and North Africa, unveiled its digital identity on its website and Twitter account to foster awareness and boost its outreach. The campaign showcased the vision, mission and goals of the reserve, along with ...

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