Government | Sunday 2 July, 2023 5:25 am

PIF ranks 7th globally, 1st in Middle East by GSR rating

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ranked seventh globally and first in the Middle East among 100 sovereign wealth funds according to Global SWFs Governance, Sustainability and Resilience (GSR) rating.   The rating is a testament to the fund’s commitment to strong governance and...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:49 am

Kaspersky reveals details behind the spyware used in Operation Triangulation

 Kaspersky recently reported on a new mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign that specifically targets iOS devices via iMessage. Following the six-month investigation, the company’s researchers have published an in-depth analysis of the exploitation chain and uncovered details of...

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Healthcare | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:28 am

Health Minister Announces Success of Hajj Health Plans and Absence of Any Outbreaks or Threats to Public Health

The Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, announced the success of the health plans for this year's Hajj season 1444 AH and the absence of any outbreaks or threats to public health.In a statement delivered from the Command and Control Center in Mina on Friday, June 30th, Al-Jalajel said: "With the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:15 am

Gold prices slide to 3-month low

Gold prices declined for the third straight session today, June 29, extending their lowest levels in more than three months as major central banks reiterated statements about monetary tightening to combat inflation.Gold spot prices fell 0.1% to $1,905.59 per ounce at 0749 GMT, while futures inched...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:03 am

QS World University Rankings 2024: AUS among top 25 percent of institutions globally and first in employer reputation in the UAE

American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) reputation of excellence continues to grow globally with AUS named among the top 25 percent of global institutions, moving up five spots in its global ranking, according to QS World University Rankings 2024. This year’s ranking system reviewed the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:59 am

Bangladeshi pilgrim's life saved by a smartwatch and a phone app

A Saudi cardiology team at SEHA virtual hospital SVH successfully enabled a 55-year-old pilgrim from Bangladesh to perform the Hajj rituals, despite suffering a severe heart stroke. The pilgrim was suffering from severe pain in the chest area on June 20th and was transferred to King Abdullah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:54 am

DGDA Organizes Eid Al-Adha Festivities to Engage and Delight Diriyah Residents

As part of its commitment to strengthening bonds with the local community, the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) is organizing a series of festive events in mosques, parks, and gardens across the city of Diriyah to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. DGDA’s participation in the Eid Al-Adha...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:51 am

Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin, and Arab icon Mohamed Hamaki to headline concerts season at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in July

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, today unveiled another exciting batch of global superstars headlining incredible concerts at Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia in July.  Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin and Egyptian singer and...

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Government | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:47 am

RAKEZ fuels economic growth by welcoming over 1,500 new companies Q2 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced the addition of over 1,500 new companies in the second quarter of 2023. This robust growth represents a remarkable 132% increase compared to the same period in 2022, further cementing RAKEZ’s role as an accelerator for business growth, fostering an...

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Business & Money | Friday 30 June, 2023 2:00 pm

“Jazeera Paints” Contributes to Improving the Experience of Pilgrims in the Sacred Sites

As part of the Temperature Reduction Paint Initiative"Jazeera Paints", the leading company in the industry of paints, colors and construction solutions in KSA and MENA, is participating in applying the technology of reducing the temperature of asphalt surfaces through reflecting the...

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