Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 3:21 pm

Zain KSA wins SpeedTest award for Kingdom’s fastest fixed internet

Globally renowned "Ookla’s SpeedTest" website known remarkably in measuring internet speed globally, announces the winning of "Zain KSA for fastest fixed internet." The company was able to achieve this milestone for rolling out the largest 5G network and for making investments in this field, ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 2:37 pm

Intertek certifies the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for Information Security and IT Service Management

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has awarded the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 certification for Information Technology Service Management and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Information Security Management to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 9:41 am

LWK + PARTNERS to support Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision Establishing in Riyadh

LWK + PARTNERS has been working in and contributing to the growth of the built environment in Saudi Arabia for the last 24 months since the inception of its regional Dubai based headquarters in 2018. This time has witnessed tremendous increase of investment committed by the Kingdom to expand its...

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Government | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 9:14 am

Zakat and Income": 15% value added tax comes into effect

Today, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the decision to raise the value-added tax rate to 15% came into effect on all goods and services subject to it in commercial markets, after the announcement of Royal Order No. (A / 638) on the eleventh of last May to amend Article (II) of the value added tax...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 8:47 am

His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Answers Questions from First Graders at Ras Al Khaimah Academy via Video Call

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met with first-grade students at RAK Academy in a virtual online session.   His Highness connected with the children by regaling stories from his childhood, inspiring them with events ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 8:20 am

Saudi ministry launches National Cultural Awards

New Saudi cultural awards will celebrate artistic achievements in the Kingdom, the Saudi Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday. The National Cultural Awards are part of the ministry’s Quality of Life program and will feature 14 categories. The awards will be given annually to individuals...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 8:17 am

KAIMRC Invites Saudi Arabia's Hospitals to Participate in Clinical Trials on Coronavirus

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) has invited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hospitals to participate in several clinical trials approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), where it is expected that its benefits will be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 8:07 am

Wellness Ambassadors to ensure the health and safety of passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Airways, has announced the introduction of Wellness Ambassadors to Abu Dhabi International Airport. This team of specially trained service professionals are part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of passengers...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 8:00 am

SAR 16 Share Price Announced for Amlak International’s IPO

NCB Capital, Financial Advisor, Lead Manager, Bookrunner and Underwriter for Amlak International’s IPO, announced the successful completion of the book building process for institutions and investment funds subscribing to the company’s shares, with the coverage ratio reaching 5x. The shares...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2020 7:50 am

BCG’s Jeel Tamooh workshop a virtual success

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) held an engaging and productive workshop last week, as part of the Jeel Tamooh program. The initiative dedicated to inspiring and further transforming and honing the skills and knowledge of Saudi Arabia's most distinguished university students into future...

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