Culture & Education | Friday 15 July, 2022 8:39 am

Over 90% of Saudi youth see US as a strong ally of their nation: ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey

This finding from the 13th edition of the annual ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey was announced today ahead of the historic visit of US President Joe Biden to the Kingdom on July 15 and 16, 2022. President Biden's visit, upon the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 13 July, 2022 3:12 pm

Dubai approves $11.98 million worth of social benefits for Emirati people of determination

The Dubai government has approved $11.98 million (Dh44 million) worth of new social benefits for Emiratis with disabilities in the emirate.The benefits will be available for those under 60, who have physical or mental impairments and require support from others, state news agency WAM reported.Among ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 July, 2022 2:33 pm

AGDA calls on Emiratis across the UAE to join its unique MA programmes

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) announced the opening of registration for its two Master of Arts programmes. Starting from today until August 21st, 2022, Emiratis who have a keen interest in diplomatic leadership and humanitarian action are invited to apply for one of AGDA’s two...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 July, 2022 6:14 am

Hijazi venue marks an old Saudi Hajj celebration

In the past, every year at Eid Al-Adha, on the 13th of Dul Hijja, during the traditional “JoJo” Hijazi celebration the people of Makkah received Saudi pilgrims with songs and folkloric chants to honor their completion of the Hajj rituals. Throughout the years, ways of receiving pilgrims...

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Culture & Education | Friday 8 July, 2022 6:12 pm

Massive sprinkler system cools pilgrims at holy sites

A massive sprinkler system with over 8,000 water posts has been set up at the holy sites to help cool pilgrims and reduce dust in the atmosphere. This is according to the Kidana Development Co., which stated that these posts sprinkle 230,000 cubic meters of water, supported by a pipe network...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 July, 2022 12:31 pm

Starbucks partners with Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission to launch Books & Beans

 Starbucks has collaborated with the Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission — as its literary partner — to launch Books & Beans, a cultural initiative that brings together local literary Saudi talent with the community to encourage dialogue and exchange. The...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 July, 2022 9:37 am

Diriyah’s historic role in annual Hajj pilgrimage

For almost 600 years, Diriyah has been a key stopping-off point for caravans of pilgrims en route to perform Hajj. The historic town, located on the outskirts of Riyadh, was established to cater for groups of travelers passing through Al-Yamamah region – Najd in modern-day Saudi Arabia –...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 5 July, 2022 1:10 pm

Nutanix to Support Educational Institutions in Saudi with Transformative Technology

 Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, is heavily focused on supporting educational institutions in Saudi Arabia, as they look to modernize their IT infrastructures and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.  Mr. Tareq Hassan, Senior Enterprise...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 July, 2022 9:25 am

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect Arabian Leopard documented by Princess Reema Bint Bandar

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect the Arabian Leopard is one of the most prominent global models, said Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States.Princess Reema’s remarks came in the presence of Prince Khalid bin Bandar, the Saudi ambassador to the UK, while...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 June, 2022 12:29 pm

KSA’s Top Tier Graduates share inspiring Career Journeys following their participation at BCG’s Jeel Tamooh Program

 As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) moves forward with its aspirations to diversify the economy and develop public service sectors in line with Vision 2030, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) continues to make valuable contributions to the country’s national sustainable goals by investing in...

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