Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:44 am

Riyadh to host Arab music legends in first Wasla festival

Wasla Music Festival, the leading Arab alternative music and arts event, is coming to Riyadh after three years of success in Dubai. The event is supported by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The first Wasla festival in Saudi Arabia will take place next month on March 4-5,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:42 am

Red Sea International Film Festival announces second edition

The second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival will take place from Dec. 1-10 this year, organizers said. It follows the event’s successful inaugural edition late last year, which presented 138 films to more than 30,000 filmgoers who came out to celebrate the landmark festival ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:41 am

Saudis join hands with world youth to develop digital games

Around 500 Saudis participated at the Global Game Jam held last month across the Kingdom in seven cities — Riyadh, Jazan, Abha, Hail, Madinah, Jeddah and Al-Ahsa — to compete in creating digital games.  The 10-day event was concurrently held at 860 locations in 113 countries, where...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:34 am

Cabinet reviews outcomes of LEAP22 conference in Riyadh

The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, considered the outcomes of the global technical conference LEAP22, held in Riyadh.They also reviewed the launch of initiatives and investments exceeding $6.4 billion, as an...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:32 am

Saudi Arabia witnesses 400% jump in issuance of investment licenses during 2021 Q4

Saudi Arabia, in the fourth quarter of 2021, witnessed a 400% jump in issuance of investment licenses compared to the same quarter of the previous year, deputy minister for economic affairs and investment studies at the Ministry of Investment Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani said.According to Al-Arabiya, Dr....

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Sports | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:28 am

Saudi Games 2022 to welcome 6000 athletes in March

The Organising Committee for the Saudi Games 2022 announced on Tuesday that 6000 athletes from both sexes will compete in 45 sports in the host city Riyadh from March 10 - 20 with prizes reaching SR100,000.The opening ceremony will take place at King Fahd International Stadium. The preliminary...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 4:42 pm

Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region 7-8-9 March 2022.

Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, brings together the paper industry professionals on 7-8-9 March 2022. Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, brings together the paper industry professionals on 7-8-9 March...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 11:54 am

LPM Restaurant & Bar are proud to announce that LPM Riyadh and LPM Dubai have been selected for the inaugural edition of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants

The multi award-winning restaurant is one of the few brands that has two separate locations securing top positions on Middle East & North Africa's list of 50 Best Restaurants. As 2022 marks the year of the World’s 50 Best adding a dedicated list for Middle East & North Africa...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 10:48 am

Bentley Saudi Arabia Sponsors Richard Mille Desert Polo Tournament in AlUla

Following the great success of Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo Tournament in 2020, Bentley Saudi Arabia will once again sponsor the tournament to be held on February 10 in AlUla. Known for its historical and cultural value, AlUla is one of the top cultural and entertainment destination in Saudi...

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Government | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 9:50 am

Executive Council of Dubai approves policy to limit single-use bags

In line with enhancing environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics, the Executive Council of Dubai has approved the policy to limit single-use bags by imposing a tariff of 25 fils on single-use bags used for carrying goods, starting from 1st...

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