Government | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 12:46 pm

US chain AMC signs deal to build and operate movie theaters in Saudi Arabia

Giant US cinema chain AMC Entertainment has signed a deal to build and operate movie theaters in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom lifted a decades-old ban. The deal, announced by AMC in a statement and confirmed by Saudi state media on Tuesday, will see the company form a joint venture with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 9:00 am

Jumeira Rotana unfolded the Season of Festivities with Children from the Rashid Center for Disabled

It’s that time of the year again. Jumeira Rotana opened the season of festivities with its traditional Christmas tree lighting. This time, the event was dedicated to the children from the Rashid Center for Disabled. Thirty families from the centre were invited to take part in the event to...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 5:52 am

Prince Khaled to inaugurate Jeddah book fair Wednesday

Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will open the third edition of the Jeddah International Book Fair on Wednesday. More than 500 publishing houses from 42 countries will be participating in the fair. The opening ceremony will be attended by Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed, Minister of...

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Government | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 5:32 am

King Salman Patronizes the King Khalid Prize 2017

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz patronized in Riyadh on Monday the King Khalid Prize 2017 honoring ceremony, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He was received At the venue by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin Khalid...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 3:40 am

Effat University shows the way: Girls compete in sports tournament

Female students from five schools and two universities in Jeddah created history by taking part in a two-week sports tournament organized by Effat University as part of its commitment to women empowerment. The winners of this first of its kind girls sports competition were announced on...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 1:43 am

In landmark move, Saudi Arabia to issue cinema licenses in early 2018

Cinemas in Saudi Arabia will get their licenses in 2018.   “As the industry regulator, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media has started the process for licensing cinemas in the Kingdom,” Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad said in a...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 11 December, 2017 9:00 am

Makkah region’s water infrastructure to be expanded at a cost of SR9 billion

The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) signed several contracts aimed at increasing water supply to some governorates in the Makkah region as well as ensuring supply to areas without water at a cost of more than SR9 billion ($2.4 billion). The projects include the construction of the...

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Government | Monday 11 December, 2017 8:00 am

220 dignitaries arriving for Umrah as King’s guests

Some 220 Muslim dignitaries will arrive in Madinah on Wednesday heralding the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Umrah this year. Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, General Supervisor of the Guests Program for Umrah Sheikh Saleh Al Alsheikh the program has...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 December, 2017 7:00 am

SHOOF Digital Visual Media Forum 2017 opened

SHOOF Digital Visual Media Forum 2017 was held here yesterday evening. It is one of the initiatives of Prince Mohammed bin Salman “Misk” Foundation to encourage creativity and empower young people to promote excellence in the media industry. The youth forum has provided a platform ...

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Government | Monday 11 December, 2017 6:30 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives British Chancellor of Exchequer

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Yamamah Palace here yesterday British Chancellor of Exchequer Philip Hammond . During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations, especially in economic fields and ways to further develop them in line...

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