MISANO: All eyes will be on Mitch Evans, arguably the most successful Formula E driver in Italy, when the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this weekend. New Zealander Evans, with four previous wins in Rome, and teammate Nick Cassidy, will be feeling the pressure of maintaining their “ones to beat” record after securing … Read more
PARIS: The Paris Saint-Germain of Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona clash in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, in the latest instalment of the growing rivalry between the two clubs.It is the fifth time the sides have been drawn against each other in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club … Read more
Saudi non-profit brings Jeddah’s youths together to distribute iftar to hundreds daily RIYADH: Sanad Hourani was raised on philanthropic values from a young age which has inspired him to do more for his community. Hourani and his friend Yousef Amjad established Subha, a Jeddah-based non-profit organization bringing the city’s youth together through charitable … Read more
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation journey in line with Saudi Vision 2030, ServiceNow, a leading digital workflow platform, is solidifying its commitment to the Kingdom’s success. During LEAP 2024, ServiceNow Chief Commercial Officer Paul Smith emphasized the company’s commitment to helping the Kingdom realize its AI ambitions. Smith envisions a deep, prosperous partnership … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is playing a key role in promoting international efforts to counter the growing threat posed by space debris, a global forum in Riyadh has been told. More than 260 leaders, experts, and speakers from more than 50 countries took part in the Space Debris Conference, themed “Securing the Future of the Global … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 2.5 percent to SR22.6 billion ($6.03 billion) in November 2023 compared to the previous month, official data showed. According to a recent release from the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom’s overall merchandise exports experienced a 15.6 percent year-on-year decrease in November, amounting to SR95 billion. … Read more
RIYADH: Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the official airline partner of the all-electric Formula E series, will bring car racing fans from around the globe to the Diriyah E-Prix in the nation’s capital of Riyadh. The race was first held as part of the 2018–19 season and was … Read more
RIYADH: The visitor count to one of Saudi Arabia’s most treasured tourist spot AlUla exceeded expectations in 2023, according to its chief tourism officer. This involved a greater share of international tourists than anticipated, in a sign that the project is gathering momentum. Speaking to Arab News at the Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh, Phillip … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s journey in turning raw information into valuable insights is evolving, as the General Authority for Statistics continues to carry out surveys and censuses. At the Future Real Estate Forum in Riyadh, Fahad Al-Dossari, president of GASTAT, underscored the evolving approach to analytical developments. He stated: “The statistical products in the recent period … Read more
MAKKAH: A Saudi team of amputees has taken the first steps in establishing the Kingdom’s first hiking and mountaineering group for people with prosthetic limbs. The group set out to test the efficiency and suitability of artificial limbs for climbing and descending trails on Mount Tuwaiq. Describing their expedition as nothing short of extraordinary, the … Read more