Culture & Education | Sunday 13 May, 2018 3:25 am

GCA, IMAX partner on film production, opening new cinema halls

The General Culture Authority (GCA) and IMAX announced Saturday that they have reached an initial agreement for partnership and cooperation in the field of film production and development by IMAX at the local level, Saudi Press Agency reported. The agreement is in the form of a Memorandum of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 May, 2018 12:23 am

Saudi-Japanese team to conduct archeological research in Amluj ago

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Waseda in Tokoyo for archeological excavations at Hawra in Tabuk’s Amluj governorate. The agreement was signed by SCTH Vice President for Antiquities and Museums Jamal Omar...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 12 May, 2018 3:12 am

Two Holy Mosques gear up for Ramadan

THE holy cities of Makkah and Madinah are fully geared up with unprecedented arrangements to welcome millions of worshipers during the fasting month of Ramadan, set to start this week (most probably on Wednesday). The authorities have completed preparations to facilitate the smooth flow of hundreds ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 May, 2018 3:07 am

$213.35 million transport projects launched in KSA’s Qassim region

Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal inaugurated transportation projects in the region in the presence of Transport Minister Nabeel Al-Amudi. The projects, costing more than SR800 million ($213.35 million), cover Buraidah city and connecting roads, and include eight bridges. Prince Faisal...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 May, 2018 3:06 am

Shoura Council delegation meets with Saudi students in Canada

The Saudi-Canadian Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shoura Council, led by Tariq Nqadi, met with Saudi students in Canada.  The meeting was held in the presence of Saudi Ambassador Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi and Cultural Attaché Dr. Fawzi bin Abdul Ghani Bukhari, who said...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 May, 2018 5:38 am

Industrial Valley at King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia attracts 120 firms

With its prime position in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), the new global gateway to high-growth markets in the GCC region and East Africa, Industrial Valley is well-placed to serve global trade. The Valley is connected to King Abdullah Port, the Haramain high-speed railway network, the...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 May, 2018 4:36 am

New development program to enhance effectiveness of Saudi financial sector

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has formally approved the Financial Sector Development Program, one of the 12 programs previously announced by CEDA to achieve Vision 2030. Speaking at the Financial Sector Development forum on Wednesday, Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed ...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 11 May, 2018 4:26 am

Almajdouie Motors Company launches the all-new SUV model CS95

Following the great success of Changan cars in the Saudi market, Almajdouie Motors Company. The authorized distributor for Changan cars in Saudi Arabia, launched Changan’s largest SUV car, the all-new CS95 .  In a special event held for this purpose with the presence of Changan...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 May, 2018 1:12 am

14th MEFTECH Payments addresses future of digital payment & Fintech in Saudi Arabia

The 14th Middle East Financial Technology Exhibition and Conference (MEFTEC Payments), hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, has been officially opened by the Vice Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Furaih at the InterContinental Hotel, Riyadh to discuss ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 10 May, 2018 1:06 am

Al-Falih: We will work with major producers to offset oil supply shortage

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday the Kingdom will work closely with major OPEC and non-OPEC producers as well as key oil consumers to lessen the impact of any supply shortages after US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. “Following the US withdrawal...

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