Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 June, 2023 1:00 am

Hajj season starts , number of pilgrims returns to normal levels

Hajj season for 1444 AH starts today, June 26, coinciding with the Day of Tarwiyah (Dhul Hijjah 8). Pilgrims go to Mina, where they will perform the five daily prayers and spend the night. Saudi Arabia decided to raise the number of pilgrims to more than two million this year, 90% of whom ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 June, 2023 12:59 am

SPARK signs concession agreement to manage, operate dry port, logistics zone

King Salman Energy City (SPARK) signed a concession agreement with Hutchison Ports Co. to manage and operate the dry port and logistics zone in SPARK, the largest global center for power plants spanning 50 square kilometers in the Eastern Province. The agreement grants the concession right to...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 June, 2023 12:21 am

GACA seeks public opinion on draft economic regulation of airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) submitted the draft economic regulation of airports on the public consultation platform “Istitlaa”, seeking opinions between June 22 and July 20, 2023. The regulation aims to enhance competitiveness,...

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Government | Monday 26 June, 2023 12:15 am

Ministry of Hajj launches pilgrim card via Nusuk app

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a pilgrim card via Nusuk application, the ministry said on its Twitter account.   The card will facilitate movement through checkpoints, as it will prove a pilgrim’s identity. It will also provide key information, such as personal data,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 June, 2023 12:14 am

du launches cyberbullying awareness campaign aimed at schools as part of CSR efforts

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced a campaign in collaboration with Beat the Cyber Bully to educate UAE students about the risks of cyberbullying and the importance of its prevention. The campaign will involve visiting private and public schools across...

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Government | Monday 26 June, 2023 12:09 am

Nazaha initiates several criminal cases

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has recently initiated several criminal cases.   Among 19 cases, Nazaha said that two non-commissioned officers were arrested for participating with two residents (arrested) in submitting incorrect documents according to which SAR...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 26 June, 2023 12:07 am

Riyadh, Jeddah advance on Global Liveability Index

Riyadh and Jeddah moved forward on the Global Liveability Index 2023 in an annual report prepared by the Economist Group's Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its ranking of 140 cities.   Riyadh and Jeddah advanced to take the 103rd and 107th positions on the index, respectively,...

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Government | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:30 pm

Dubai Customs: Championing the Fight Against Drugs and Ensuring Economic Prosperity

Dubai Customs has reported a significant achievement in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking as it commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26th each year. Over the past three years (2020-2021-2022), Dubai Customs successfully thwarted more than...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:24 pm

Thakher Development Company CEO: Strong Performance in Makkah's Hospitality and Real Estate Sectors During Hajj Season 2023

Thakher Development Company's CEO, Eng. Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, announced that the hospitality and real estate sectors in to the Holy City of Makkah are witnessing a strong performance during this year’s Hajj season, driven by various factors, most notably the remarkable increase in hotel...

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Healthcare | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:02 am

Health Holding OKs formation of constituent boards to oversee health clusters

Health Holding Co.’s (HHC) board approved formation of constituent boards of directors to supervise health clusters. The decision builds on the Cabinet’s resolution on the establishment of HHC, which will be responsible for setting up subsidiaries. In a statement, HHC said that its...

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