Government | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 9:00 am

Saudi Arabia has sufficient stocks of essential goods to meet market needs

Saudi Arabia has sufficient stocks of essential goods and food supplies to meet the market demand in the current coronavirus crisis situation, according to a senior government official.  Dr. Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, spokesman of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, said that...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 4:26 am

G20 trade ministers to focus on free, fair trade in pandemic response

G20 member states and guest countries on Monday agreed to step up cooperation and coordination to ensure the continued flow of vital medical supplies and equipment and other essentials in the face of the rapidly spreading coronavirus. "Now more than ever is the time for the international...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 4:18 am

Cisco commits $225 million to global COVID-19 response

Cisco Chairman and CEO, Chuck Robbins has announced the company’s efforts to combat the impact of COVID-19, by supporting a range of global and local initiatives.   Cisco is committing $225 million in cash, in-kind, and planned-giving to support causes and is also rallying its ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 3:12 am

Manga Productions partners with Sumitomo Group to air Saudi-anime series “Future’s Folktales” in Japan

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman “Misk” Foundation, announced today its partnership with Sumitomo Group to air the Saudi-anime series Future’s Folktales in Japan starting Saturday April 4th, 2020.   The partnership was signed by Dr. ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 2:29 am

MBRSC extends deadline for UAE Astronaut Programme Registrations

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that it is extending the registration deadline for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme to 1st May 2020. The second batch of the programme is aimed at finding the next two Emirati astronauts who will join the UAE's...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 2:13 am

realme Lanches Its All New, realme 6 and 6i

 realme, the fastest growing smartphone brand in the world, unveils the latest in the UAE with realme 6 and realme 6i. realme is known for its vibrant and fun smartphones designed especially for the younger audience upon the trifecta of strong performance, trendy design, and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 1:54 am

Huawei Mobile Services To Explore The Ultimate Potential On HUAWEI P40 Series

During the HUAWEI P40 Series Global Launch Event, Huawei announced the latest development related to the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem and apps. Developers are being encouraged to collaborate with Huawei in its effort to expand its ecosystem, and therefore bring consumers around the world...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 1:46 am

Abu Dhabi is the most liveable city in the Arab World

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the most liveable city in the Arab world, followed by Dubai, according to the Global Liveability Index, issued by The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) – the research and analysis division of Economist Group.  The UAE capital topped all the regional...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 12:28 am

Ministry of Health: More than 2,500 Persons Leave 14-Day Hospitality Facilities with Negative Tests of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health affirmed that more than 2,500 cases left health hospitality facilities after 14 days, adding that their novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests were negative. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry disclosed that the cases completed all required medical...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 12:24 am

Lulu Initiates Faster Delivery In Ksa Partners With Various Food Delivery Apps

LuLu, the region’s top retailer, joined hands with various delivery partners to further widen the reach and speed up its online grocery delivery, in view of the current curfew restrictions all the over the country to combat corona virus.  As part of the new initiative, shoppers can...

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