ALKHOBAR: Overlooking the city of Alkhobar, with colorful neon lights shimmering in the night sky, Swifties of the Eastern Province came together to listen to Taylor Swift’s anticipated double album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on the night of its release. At the very same time the album started playing in Alkhobar’s Trip Lounge, Riyadh hosted … Read more
RIYADH: With a new branch in Makkah, Magrabi Hospitals and Centers are expanding to more Saudi cities to meet the growing demand for specialized ophthalmological and dentistry care. Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inaugurated the medical complex and one-day surgery center in the holy city, accompanied by Magrabi Hospitals and Centers CEO Mutasim Alireza, the … Read more
CAIRO: Saudi startups continue to demonstrate a pioneering stance by capturing almost half of the region’s total venture funding in the first quarter of the year, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence in the regional startup ecosystem. In a notable achievement, Saudi ventures secured $224 million out of the $429 million raised across the Middle … Read more
CAIRO: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Saturday that “famine” in Gaza can be dealt with in a short time if Israel opened the land crossings for aid to enter. Safadi made the comments at a press conference with his Egyptian and French counterparts in Cairo. The UN and partners have warned that famine … Read more
RIYADH: Senegalese President Macky Sall on Sunday officially opened the Dakar branch of the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization. Sall told of his happiness at the opening, commending the efforts of the Muslim World League in highlighting Islamic values which are embodied in the event, which uses the latest … Read more
Corey Anderson wins vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship as PFL era launches BELFAST: A new era of MMA kicked off in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday night with the Bellator Champions Series, a card that saw a new champion crowned, and the most decorated champion in promotional history retain his title.It was the first event … Read more
Magrabi Ophthalmology and Dentistry Hospital Dammam officially opened its doors in Al-Shaala, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of healthcare services within the Kingdom. A project initiated by Magrabi Hospitals and Centers Management in response to the community’s growing health needs, the new hospital is the largest specialized center in the region and provides … Read more
Sweet traditions: How these special post-fast desserts sweeten the Ramadan spread RIYADH: During Ramadan, Muslim families around the world bring a touch of sweetness to the iftar spread with traditional desserts that never go out of style. Logaimat Logaimat — meaning a bite or mouthful — is a staple dessert during the holy month. It … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s dynamic business environment is continuously drawing attention from international companies, and now Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt is looking to expand its operations in the Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company has become a prominent player in the global mobility industry, operating in 45 countries and 500 cities, with a current valuation of €7.4 … Read more
DAMMAM: The vast industrial city, known as MODON, situated in the industrial patch of land lined by warehouses and factories in Dammam has a new factory in town. The well-established German WIKA group inaugurated their newest plant on Feb. 29, with the local state-of-the-art production facilities meant to streamline every step of their journey forward. … Read more