Business & Money | Monday 10 January, 2022 9:47 am

Among G20, Saudi Arabia ranks second in economic growth

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked second among the G20 countries in terms of the best economic performance during the third quarter of 2021, with posting a growth of 5.7 percent on a quarterly basis.An analysis of indices issued by the G20 countries and the International Monetary Fund showed that the...

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Government | Monday 10 January, 2022 9:40 am

In historic verdict, Saudi court orders to name and shame man convicted of sexual harassment

RIYADH — A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a man convicted of sexual harassment to naming and shaming in public, in addition to a prison term and a fine.This was the first verdict issued by a Saudi court to name and shame a culprit in a sexual harassment case after the Council of Ministers...

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Government | Monday 10 January, 2022 9:35 am

Failure to apply social distancing can lead to dining ban, ministry warns restaurants

RIYADH — Serving food in restaurants will be banned in the event of failures in maintaining social distancing measures against coronavirus, according to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.The ministry said in a statement that updated health protocols for restaurants and cafes ...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 10 January, 2022 9:27 am

Automotive wonderland kicks off in Riyadh with more than 100 car brands

RIYADH: The largest motor show in the Arab world kicked off with more than 100 global automotive brands and plentiful interactive experiences for car and motorsport enthusiasts in the Riyadh desert.Aiming to emulate the success of the Geneva International Motor Show and those like it in Paris and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 January, 2022 9:13 am

Saudi Design Festival opens in Riyadh

RIYADH: Young Saudi designers are being given an unprecedented three-week platform to showcase their talent and find support in charting out a career. The Saudi Design Festival, which began in Jax district in Diriyah on Sunday, will be a hub for creative dialogue, bringing design communities...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 January, 2022 12:10 am

What day is it? UAE works on Friday for first time

DUBAI: Employees and schoolchildren juggled work and studies with weekly Muslim prayers on the first ever working Friday in the United Arab Emirates as the Gulf country formally switched to a Saturday-Sunday weekend.Some grumbled at the change and businesses were split, with many moving to the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 January, 2022 12:07 am

New privatization rules signed off in Saudi Arabia to encourage investors

Riyadh: Fairness, transparency, and feasibility will now all be taken into consideration before private public partnerships are given the green light in Saudi Arabia after a law change was signed off.  The National Center for Privatization and PPP have approved a new set of rules which...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 January, 2022 12:02 am

Saudi Day at Expo 2020 celebrates the Kingdom’s past, present and future

DUBAI: An excited crowd gathered outside the Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Jan. 7, their images reflected on its award-winning LED mirror-screen display as they awaited the start of the Saudi Culture Parade. It was one of more than 18 events in celebration of the Kingdom that took place ...

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Government | Saturday 8 January, 2022 11:56 pm

Saudi Cabinet approves law to protect rights of elderly

JEDDAH: The Saudi Cabinet has approved a law to protect the rights of elderly citizens in the Kingdom. In April, members of the Saudi Shoura Council passed a draft of the 21-article bill which aims to raise awareness on the issue, promote well-being, and establish appropriate community care...

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Business & Money | Saturday 8 January, 2022 11:53 pm

Saudi budget carrier flyadeal launches new route between Riyadh and Cairo

RIYADH: Low-cost Saudi airline flyadeal on Thursday launched its first regular flights between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Cairo International Airport, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ahmed Al-Brahim, the airline’s chief commercial and customer officer, said that the...

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