Business & Money | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:25 pm

Saudi Arabia to highlight its atomic energy role at IAEA meet

The Saudi delegation to the 60th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are expected to highlight the Kingdom’s role in atomic energy development, while working to acquire the necessary expertise to nationalize this key sector by applying international standards...

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Government | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:15 pm

King Salman tweets

“Our prayers that every year our dear country remains secure and our march for development continues contributing to the progress of our homeland and its stability. We pray that every year our loyal people cherish their citizenship and take pride in their loyalty.” ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:01 pm

25,000 buses to transport 1.2m students free of cost

The Ministry of Education has announced that it is offering a fleet of around 25,000 school buses free of cost to transport 1,227,525 or 20 percent of the male and female students in the Kingdom. The buses are expected to make 12,870,000 trips this year, operated by 28,000 drivers,...

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Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 6:24 am

End of oil dependence towards a new economy

Ever since Saudi Arabia vowed to diversify its sources of income in efforts to cut its dependence on oil, the government underwent major reshuffles in the past months, driving its citizens as well as the international media to witness the Kingdom’s will to modernize. Saudi Arabia...

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Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 4:22 am

Deputy Crown Prince: Young architect of Vision 2030

DEPUTY Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, is regarded as the youthful architect and chief promoter of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The vision, a blue print for the Kingdom’s shining future, unveiled by Prince Muhammad on April 25, will not...

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Business & Money | Friday 23 September, 2016 3:06 am

A strategic vision for transformation

SAUDI ARABIA celebrates its 86th National Day on Sept. 23, 2016 with a strategic vision at hand that would take the Kingdom to new heights of progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who has given top priority for the welfare and well-being ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 September, 2016 12:12 am

UAE joins Saudi Arabia’s National Day celebrations

Demonstrating its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates celebrated the Kingdom’s 86th National Day on Thursday.  Officials at the Dubai airport organized a welcome reception, greeting the arriving passengers and offering sweets and flowers. An official from the airport ...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 5:39 am

Citizens upbeat about outcome of crown prince’s visit to US

A cross section of the Saudi society has expressed optimism regarding the trip of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif to New York to attend and address the 71st General Assembly meeting of the United Nations.  “I hope that his address at the UN General Assembly and talks with world leaders...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 4:38 am

N-Day fervor: Riyadh turns green

The capital city has turned green with national flags and banners on lampposts and main roads greeting people on the occasion of National Day while many people are seen wearing the national colors to mark the founding of the modern Kingdom 86 years ago by the legendary King Abdul Aziz. Riyadh...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am

Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman

 On the occasion of Saudi National Day, UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al-Sufouh Street, one of Dubai’s most important streets, after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in recognition and appreciation...

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