Sports | Saturday 13 July, 2024 2:07 pm

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan: “The Esports Olympic Games in Saudi Arabia will entirely reimagine the gaming and esports landscape”

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), has opened up the ‘truly historic’ news that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympic Games in 2025 – insisting that the event will ‘entirely reimagine’ the gaming and...

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Sports | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:56 pm

Free Fire, Dota2 Riyadh Masters, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang stars battle it out at Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup kickstarted week two of the largest gaming festival in the world on Wednesday, with competitions taking place in Free Fire, the Dota2 Riyadh Masters, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.  Running until August 25 at Boulevard Riyadh City, the eight-week long Esports World...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:51 pm

Saudi airports’ passenger traffic rises to 62M in H1 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that Saudi Arabia’s airports received 62 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a rise of 17% year-on-year (YoY). In a statement today, July 11, GACA said the number of flights increased by 12% to 446,000, with the volume of air...

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Government | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:48 pm

Cabinet approves extension of Community Development Program for 7 years

The Cabinet gave the go-ahead for the extension of the National Program for Community Development in Regions for seven years, starting from the end of the period stipulated in its organizational arrangements, Umm Al-Qura newspaper reported.   This government program was...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:47 pm

PIF raises stake in Newcastle United to 85%

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) increased its stake in Newcastle United Football Club to 85%, as the sovereign fund and RB Sports &Media will together acquire PCP Capital Partners' shareholding in the club. In a statement, the English football club said RB Sports & Media will own the...

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Sports | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:41 pm

7 science-backed deep breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety

By Dr Ishan Shivanand, Founder of Yoga of ImmortalsStress and anxiety have become common in everyday life.  To address them, one can adopt yoga-based interventions to calm the mind and enter a state of true relaxation for holistic wellbeing. Deep breathing exercises, also known as...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 July, 2024 1:38 pm

WebEngage emerges as category leader in FMCD CDP-powered customer retention solutions in the Middle East

As the fast-moving consumer durables (FMCD) sector in the Middle East & Africa experiences rapid growth, WebEngage, a global provider of Big Data-powered & AI-driven customer engagement and retention solutions, has emerged as an unrivalled category leader. Brands in the region have...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 July, 2024 12:50 pm

GAC says 2 contractors to pay SAR 63.8M in settlement on collusion

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) reached a settlement agreement with Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Hussein General Contracting Establishment and Abdulaziz Al-Hassan Al-Muqbil Trading Establishment for a total of SAR 63.83 million.  According to two statements released by GAC on X, the...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 July, 2024 12:48 pm

MAWANI says container handling reaches 595,000 TEUs in June

Saudi ports reported a 15.51% drop in cargo throughput tonnage to 594,970 tons in June, compared to 704,200 tons in the same period a year ago.   In a statement, the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) said that outbound containers rose 7.78% to 228,030 in June, from 211,570 in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 July, 2024 12:35 pm

Why You Shouldn Rent a Yacht When Visiting Dubai

Dubai, a city synonymous with luxury, innovation, and breathtaking architecture, offers countless experiences for visitors. Among these, yacht booking in Dubai stands out as an unparalleled way to explore the city's stunning coastline and enjoy its pristine waters. Here are some compelling reasons...

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