Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 February, 2022 3:52 pm

Aramco announces launch of Prosperity7 Ventures

Saudi Aramco Tuesday officially announced the launch of Prosperity7 Ventures, a one-billion-dollar Venture Capital fund. The fund has been operational for over a year, but was Tuesday launched officially by Aramco Chief Technology Officer Ahmad Al-Khowaiter during the LEAP 22 technology conference...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 February, 2022 9:33 am

Saudi Arabia aims to expand gaming market to $2.5 billion by 2030

The estimated value of the video games market in Saudi Arabia is valued about $1 billion and the Kingdom aims to boost the market value up to $2.5 billion by 2030, Social Development Bank (SDB) said.SDB’s Executive Vice President in Business Division Sultan Al-Hamidi told alarabiya.net: "The goal ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 February, 2022 10:59 am

Saudi Arabia' index approaching its highest level in 15 years

The Saudi Arabia' index on Sunday has approached its highest level in 15 years amid rising oil prices after the geopolitical turmoil exacerbated fears of tight energy supplies.The energy companies in the Kingdom index has risen by 0.6%, while Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose by 0.7% to 12,259...

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Culture & Education | Friday 28 January, 2022 4:09 pm

Diriyah: The heart of Saudi history

The history of Diriyah city goes back to 430 AD, when the ancient Arabian tribe of Banu Hanifa came to settle in eastern Nejd on the banks of the valley of Al-'Irdh, which later came to be known after them as ‘Wadi Hanifa’. Led by Ubaid bin Tha’labah, the tribe’s chieftain, they chose...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 January, 2022 9:01 am

King Salman Royal Reserve unveils digital identity

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve, the largest reserve in the Middle East and North Africa, unveiled its digital identity on its website and Twitter account to foster awareness and boost its outreach. The campaign showcased the vision, mission and goals of the reserve, along with ...

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| Wednesday 26 January, 2022 9:53 am

15% jump in number of Saudis working in private healthcare sector

The number of Saudis working in private healthcare and social welfare operations in the Kingdom increased by 15.4% in a year, reaching 209,095 citizens at the end of the third quarter of 2021. At the end of the same period in 2020, their number was 177,037.The total number of workers in the sector...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 January, 2022 9:42 am

King Salman Park Foundation announces start of visitor pavilion construction

JEDDAH: The King Salman Park Foundation on Sunday announced the start of the visitor pavilion’s construction. The 90,000-square meter public space will include a plant nursery, a multi-use hall, meeting rooms, exhibition areas, restaurants, and cafes. The main auditorium, which can...

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Government | Monday 24 January, 2022 10:50 am

Move to allow Premium Residency holders benefit from education and health services

The Premium Residency (Special Privilege Iqama) holders can enjoy soon the exclusive rights hitherto allowed only to Saudi citizens in the Kingdom’s health and education sectors.The Saudi Premium Residency Center (PRC) plans to make new amendments in the Premium Residency Law in this regard,...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 22 January, 2022 11:11 am

Yanbu Education wins two awards for distinguished academic performance in GCC

YANBU — The Education Department, affiliated to Yanbu Governorate has won two categories of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award of Distinguished Academic Performance at the level of schools in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Fifth Secondary School in Yanbu governorate ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 January, 2022 11:09 am

Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale launches local art ecosystem forum

The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale kicked off its two-day local art ecosystem forum to build bridges of knowledge and communication between the participating cultural entities. This public program, held in the Jax neighborhood in Diriyah, is supporting the growth of the local art ecosystem...

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