Business & Money | Sunday 3 June, 2018 3:03 am

Saudi royal decree dismisses current labor minister, appoints Ahmed al-Rajhi

A Saudi Royal Decree released on Saturday dismissed the kingdom’s current minister of labor and appointed instead Ahmed bin Suleiman bin Abdulaziz al-Rajhi to the position. Ali bin Nasser Al-Ghafees was relieved of his post as labor minister. Al-Rajhi is the Al Rajhi is the 18th...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 3 June, 2018 3:00 am

Saudi ranks 17 globally in facing cyberattacks, says head of cyber security body

Saudi Arabia ranks the first in the Arab world in number of cyberattacks directed against them in 2018 and 17th globally, the head of the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming (SAFCSP) has said. Nouf Abdullah Al-Rakan was appointed as the executive director SAFCSP this year. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 June, 2018 1:07 am

Momentary Opened its First Restaurant

Ajwad Hospitality, subsidiary of United Yousef M. Naghi Co. Ltd, inaugurated the first Momentary restaurant in Jeddah that is located at King Abdulaziz Road - Etoile Center.    Momentary restaurant is a Saudi brand with an international cuisine concept that offers various sets of...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 3 June, 2018 12:49 am

Enjoy a Cool Summer with Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner from Samsung

with the soaring temperatures, the demand on air conditioning devices is increasing, and the innovations in this field are advancing to offer cool air without noise and save energy. Samsung released theWind-Free™ wall-mounted air conditioner. The AR9500M air conditioner uses Samsung’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 June, 2018 6:43 am

Saudi authorities provide 12,000 electric cars, wheelchairs for pilgrims at holy mosques

About 12,000 electric cars and wheelchairs will be provided for free to elderly, sick and special-needs pilgrims so they can perform their rituals in ease and comfort at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, said the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques. The...

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Business & Money | Saturday 2 June, 2018 6:39 am

Prince Badr Al-Farhan has been appointed as the Kingdom’s first minister of Culture

A Saudi royal decree released on Saturday appointed Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al-Saud  as the Kingdom’s Minister of Culture. Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, is the current governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, a post he held since the body was...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 2 June, 2018 6:16 am

KwB’s Mobile Library.. 8 Years of Taking Knowledge and Culture to the UAE

  Since its inception in 2010, the Mobile Library, a project by the Sharjah-based cultural initiative Knowledge without Borders (KwB), has established a unique service to bring a culture of reading to communities across the emirates. The first-of-its-kind project in the UAE has so far...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 2 June, 2018 6:14 am

Sharjah Ruler shares university’s plan for research and innovation at AUS Spring 2018 commencement

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has launched four interdisciplinary, PhD-granting research institutes in response to the region’s needs and in keeping with the university’s mandate to become a leading research based university in the next five years, said His Highness Sheikh Dr....

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Government | Saturday 2 June, 2018 4:29 am

Saudi Arabia announces creation of Ministry of Culture

Saudi Arabia announced the creation of a new culture ministry in royal decrees broadcast early Saturday. Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al-Saud  was appointed as its new minster.  Prince Badr is the governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula. The Ministry of Culture...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 June, 2018 3:30 am

Celebrate Eid Festivities and Delights at Hilton Al Ain

In celebration of the highly anticipated holiday of the year, Hilton Al Ain will be commemorating Eid Al Fitr by offering a variety of gastronomic delights. The hotel is poised to give guests the perfect festive experience created around the finest Arabic traditions during the first and second day...

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