JEDDAH: The third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition taking place in Jeddah features a range of panel discussions, the foremost being the pivotal role of “Diplomatic Collaboration in Hajj and Umrah Operations.”The panel discussion underscored the integrated efforts of diplomatic representatives both within and outside Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the coordination and … Read more
Saudi Arabia advances sustainable investments with renewable energy goals, says minister RIYADH: Saudi Arabia presents investors with enhanced clarity, reduced risks, and lucrative opportunities, shaping a dynamic investment landscape in the Kingdom, according to a senior minister. Speaking in a panel discussion at the Future Minerals Forum, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam dismantled 725 mines in Yemen, planted by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, in the first week of January. Overseen by Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief, the project’s teams destroyed 596 unexploded ordnance, 126 anti-tank mines, two anti-personnel mines, and one explosive device. The explosives, which were planted indiscriminately by the Houthis across … Read more
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel received a Guinness World Record certificate for the Diabeter Center in Al-Ahsa, which specializes in treating Type 1 diabetes patients. The center achieved the record for the largest simultaneous human gathering for diabetes awareness and education, bringing together 752 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. … Read more
RIYADH: The King Salman Science Oasis concluded its participation in the “Hour of Code” event, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The event, organized in collaboration with the General Administration of Education in Riyadh and Microsoft Arabia, aims to foster a culture of programming and innovation among students in the Kingdom. The event was inaugurated … Read more
How the feud between two Sudanese factions became 2023’s ‘forgotten other war’ NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania: With world attention glued to the conflict in Gaza, the nightmare unfolding in Sudan is in danger of being overlooked altogether, despite the loss of 12,000 lives and the displacement of more than 7 million people. The conflict, which erupted on … Read more
RIYADH: The UAE is set to bolster its education sector by launching a comprehensive training and employment program aimed at employing 4,000 Emiratis. The initiative, known as the Teaching Specialists Program, is a collaborative effort between the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, the Ministry of Education, and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council. Scheduled … Read more
Oil Updates — crude little changed as investors eye Middle East tensions, US rate cut SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism the US Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates, lifting global economic growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures … Read more
JEDDAH: The Kingdom is set to host the third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition aimed at improving the pilgrim experience at the Two Holy Mosques. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah under the patronage of King Salman, the four-day event will take place from Jan. 8-11 at the Jeddah Superdome, the Saudi … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged up 0.65 percent or 75.62 points on Monday to close at 11, 676.34 points. Nomu, the Kingdom’s parallel market, also rose by 199.09 points or 0.85 percent to close trading at 23, 570.30. The MSCI Tadawul Index also followed suit and rose 1.04 percent to finish at … Read more