RIYADH: Dubai’s inflation witnessed a slight decrease in March, dropping to 3.34 percent compared to 3.36 percent in February, according to official data. The decline in inflation is attributed to lower prices of specific goods and services, notably in the food and transportation sectors. Dubai’s Consumer Price Index rose to 110.77 points in March, compared … Read more
RIYADH: The Swiss Embassy in Riyadh — in cooperation with the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise — is hosting a music concert on April 18 at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. It aims to showcase French-language Swiss music through performances by Swiss artists Marc Aymon and Milla Besson.
GENEVA: US President Joe Biden is expected to attend a high-level Ukraine war peace conference which is expected to be held in Switzerland in mid-June, Swiss media reports said. The conference date has not yet been set but several media outlets this week suggested June 16-17. Invitations have not been sent but the NZZ daily … Read more
RIYADH: Los Angeles-based Saudi jewelry designer Raghad Al-Hogail brought showstopping looks to the Saudi Cup, accentuating her style statement with select pieces of jewelry she designed. The founder of Ragail Jewelry spoke to Arab News about the thought that went into the pieces she was wearing: “I chose the most relatable piece — the Sun … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s first dedicated savings bond for individuals – ‘Sah’ – offering 5.64% yield RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the subscription to its first savings product dedicated to individuals – Sah – with a yield reaching 5.64 percent on the first issuance. Registration for the Islamic-compliant bond, issued by the Ministry of Finance, started on … Read more