Culture & Education | Monday 23 August, 2021 12:47 am

Saudi ministry sending students on cultural scholarships

The Ministry of Culture is sending 54 students on scholarships to international higher education institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cultural Scholarship Program, which is supervised by the ministry, is intended to prepare and develop Saudis to meet the labor market’s need for ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 August, 2021 12:46 am

Deal signed to empower Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah community

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Social Development Bank to achieve social development and community services for the people of Diriyah, as well as promote cooperation in charity work. Diriyah Gate CEO Jerry Inzerillo said that the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 August, 2021 12:10 am

Jeddah’s new drinking water and wudu stations draw inspiration from the past

Four new drinking water and wudu stations have been launched in Jeddah by the King Abdul Aziz Endowment of Ain Al-Aziziah, drawing their inspiration from the city’s historical water supply methods.Al-Bazan, which translates as water tanks, is based on Jeddah’s previous water distribution...

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Business & Money | Sunday 22 August, 2021 1:34 pm

Uber Reserve launches in Saudi Arabia, allowing riders to book rides on the Uber App upto 30 days in advance

Uber has introduced a new App feature in Saudi Arabia which offers riders the opportunity to book a ride on the Uber App up to 30 days in advance, along with the option for extended pick up windows. Uber Reserve unlocks even more certainty for riders, and gives drivers additional predictability...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 August, 2021 9:18 am

Al-Qahar Mountains in Jazan region ranks among KSA’s most beautiful tourist sites

The Jazan region of Saudi Arabia offers a diverse range of environmental treasures and tourist attractions, and authorities have been working to develop its potential in recent years through a number of programs and initiatives in line with the aims of Saudi Vision 2030. As a result the region has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 August, 2021 9:16 am

350 exhibitors sign up for 3rd International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition

The third International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition from Oct. 1-10 is aiming to promote the Kingdom’s falconry and hunting cultural heritage to the world. The event is organized by the Saudi Falcons Club, and will be hosted in Malham, north of Riyadh. ISFHE said that it is now...

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Business & Money | Sunday 22 August, 2021 1:57 am

74% of SMEs in Construction and Manufacturing across Middle East and Africa optimistic about future growth guided by potential for upskilling staff, access to credit and better data: Mastercard MEA SME Confidence Index

 Although different sectors were exposed to and impacted in diverging ways to the extensive changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) confidence across most sectors is on the rise, according to the latest research by Mastercard. The inaugural Mastercard Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 August, 2021 1:23 am

VOX Cinemas opens ninth integrated movie theatre in Riyadh at The Esplanade

 VOX Cinemas has celebrated the opening of its latest integrated cinema experience with the launch of VOX Cinemas The Esplanade in Riyadh, after the recent inauguration of VOX Cinemas The Spot. The opening marks the third fully launched project between VOX Cinemas and Unified Real Estate...

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Business & Money | Sunday 22 August, 2021 1:14 am

Horacio Pagani S.p.A. announces a strategic partnership with the Public Investment Fund

Horacio Pagani S.p.A. ("Pagani" or the “Company"), as part of the ongoing growth strategy started over recent years, today announces a long-term strategic plan aimed at continuing its innovation path in the hypercars market and, at the same time, exploring new growth opportunities within the...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 19 August, 2021 2:33 am

All-new Ford Bronco: Built Untamed and Tested to Endure the Harshest Conditions in the Middle East

As anticipation builds towards the launch of the all-new ‘Built Untamed’ Ford Bronco later this year, Ford’s Middle East team of specialist engineers have been busy ensuring it is ready to take on the region’s toughest conditions and its most demanding drivers. The first 2021 Bronco...

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