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Saudi dates exports surges by 5.4% in 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has revealed that the Saudi date exports recorded an increase by 5.4% in 2022, compared to 2021, exceeding SR1 billion and 280 million.
20 Umrah pilgrims killed in bus crash near Abha
At least 20 Umrah pilgrims were killed and 29 others injured when a bus carrying the pilgrims overturned and caught fire at Aqaba Shaar in the southern Asir region Monday afternoon.
Israel's president joins calls to ditch judicial reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary was facing mounting opposition on Monday, with the country's ceremonial president urging for an immediate halt to the changes.
Ministry of Interior: No license for firearms to people with criminal records
The Ministry of Interior has announced that no licenses for firearms will be issued to anyone with a criminal record. This is one of the terms and conditions for obtaining a license to carry or own firearms and hunting weapons. The minis...
KAUST partnerships in China to accelerate knowledge, technology exchange
As a leading institute of research excellence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) joined forces with leading business and academic institutes in Shenzhen, China to sign strategic agr...
SR2,000 fine if not making way for ambulances
The General Directorate of Traffic (Muroor) has revealed the penalties that will be imposed on violators of traffic instructions regarding making way for ambulances.
CST seeks feedback from public on maritime radio services document
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has invited the public to submit their input on the Maritime Radio Services Regulations Document, which aims to regulate the use of maritime radio services and raise the efficienc...
Online trolls are taking a toll in China
Six months after sharing a photograph on Chinese social media celebrating her graduate school admission with her bedridden grandfather, Zheng Linghua died.
Guidelines issued for fencing construction sites
Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has approved the guidelines for fencing construction sites for residential, commercial and governmental projects for which building permits have been granted.
Saudi Arabia bans poultry from Argentine region, lifts ban on French imports
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a temporary ban on the import of poultry meat, table eggs and allied products from Buenos Aires, Argentina, following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the region.
Saeed Al-Ghamdi appointed as new SNB Chairman
Saudi National Bank (SNB) has appointed Saeed Mohammed Al-Ghamdi as its new chairman.
GASTAT: Saudi merchandise exports post 2.8% drop in January
There has been a decrease of 2.8 percent, amounting to SR3 billion, in the value of Saudi Arabia’s merchandise exports during January 2023. The total value of exports during the month was SR105.1 billion, compared to SR108.1 billion in J...
Saudi Arabia achieves self-sufficiency in dairy products in half a century
Saudi Arabia has been able to achieve self-sufficiency — 120 percent — in dairy products and its derivatives in less than half a century.
Saudi weightlifter wins one gold, two silvers in World Youth Championship
Saudi weightlifter Mohammed Al-Marzouq has won a gold medal and two silver medals in the World Youth Championship held in Durres, Albania, amid intense competition among participating athletes.
CST issues Saudi Internet Report showing traffic increase to 35 million terabytes
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST), a government entity established to lead and grow the Kingdom’s telecoms, space, and IT sectors, has published the Saudi Internet Report 2022, an account of the most accurate sta...
Dallah Hospital Namar provides integrated health care for ENT patients
Dallah Hospital Namar in Riyadh is one of the most prominent Dallah hospitals for health services, as the hospital puts the needs of its patients in all social layers at the forefront of its priorities, as it works on a patient-centered ...
Prophet’s Mosque sterilized 5 times a day during Ramadan
The Agency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque has intensified its efforts to sterilize the mosque and its facilities as part of endeavors to provide services to visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque and to incre...
Aramco expands presence in China by acquiring 10% stake in Rongsheng Petrochemical
Aramco has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 10% interest in Shenzhen-listed Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (Rongsheng) for $3.6 billion, in a deal that would significantly expand its downstream presence in China.
US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks -White House
The United States will not back away from its nearly eight-year-old deployment to Syria, where it is battling the remnants of Daesh, despite attacks on US forces there last week by Iran-backed militia, the White House said on Monday.
Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss cooperation
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, have discussed ways to enhance bilateral strategic cooperation and partnership within the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council.
Belarusian FM backs Saudi Expo 2030 bid
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Belarus met with Minsk’s top diplomat on Tuesday last week.
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister receives Vietnamese ambassador to KSA
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji met the ambassador of Vietnam to the Kingdom, Vu Viet Dung, in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed areas of cooperation and issues of common interest.
2,000 mummified ram heads uncovered in Egypt’s Abydos
The American archaeological mission affiliated with New York University, working in the area of the temple of King Ramesses II in Abydos, southern Egypt, has uncovered more than 2,000 mummified ram heads dating back to the Ptolemaic er...
Iraq changes electoral law, sparking opposition anger
Iraq’s parliament voted Monday to restore electoral laws that were scrapped after 2019 anti-government demonstrations, sparking anger from independent lawmakers who see it benefiting larger parties.
‘Digitizing the Customer Experience in the Saudi Real Estate Sector’ challenge winners revealed
The winning projects in a “Digitizing the Customer Experience in the Real Estate Sector” challenge set by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Authority, also known as Monsha’at, have been chosen.
The Hotel Show to take place in Dubai in May
Around 13,000 people from the hospitality industry are set to gather in Dubai on May 23 for The Hotel Show, Emirates News Agency reported.
Deal signed to promote cultural activities in Jeddah
Officials from the Jeddah Literary Cultural Club and Al-Hijaz Cultural House in the city’s historic Al-Balad district recently signed a cooperation agreement to promote cultural programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes U-turn in judicial power grab
Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday delayed controversial judicial reforms that have plunged Israel into chaos and that critics say are a power grab. The prime minister halted the legislation until parliament reconvenes on April 30.
Environmental volunteering initiative to launch in Qassim
Qassim’s Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Qassim University, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combati...
Soothing and soulful voices in Grand Mosque anticipated worldwide every Ramadan
They have been reverberating through the Grand Mosque in Makkah for centuries — the soulful and soothing voices of muezzins calling the believers, and imams leading prayers five times a day.
Group says Libyan coast guard fired shots over rescue ship
Libya’s coast guard fired warning shots over a humanitarian vessel as it attempted to rescue a rubber boat carrying migrants off Libya’s coast, a sea rescue group said. The coast guard went on to return some 80 Europe-bound migrants to L...
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, have agreed to meet during the month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Monday.
Saudi aid agency continues relief work worldwide
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is continuing its efforts around the world with the provision of food, health, education, shelter and environmental aid to individuals and families in need.
Saudi Arabia reports 280 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
Saudi Arabia reported 280 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health.
If Tunisia is not helped, Muslim Brotherhood may ‘create instability’: Italian FM
The international community runs the risk of “having the Muslim Brotherhood create instability” in Tunisia if the country is not promptly granted “substantial financial help,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said at a conference ...
Ramadan meet, greet initiative launched for Makkah pilgrims, umrah visitors
The Grand Mosque in Makkah has launched a welcome initiative for pilgrims and umrah visitors arriving in Saudi Arabia.
King Salman issues royal order promoting, appointing 257 judges
King Salman issued on Monday a royal order to promote and appoint 257 judges at the Ministry of Justice at various ranks, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Qatar launches new derivatives exchange framework
Qatar’s stock exchange will introduce a new derivatives market that allows the trading of options and future contracts on local stocks and the main equity index, the country’s financial center regulatory authority announced on Monday.
China maintains its spot as top destination for Saudi exports
China emerged as the top global export destination for Saudi Arabia in January 2023 accounting for 14.8 percent of total Saudi exports valued at SR15.6 billion ($4.15 billion).
UAE In-Focus – Abu Dhabi’s Presight AI raises $496m in IPO
Presight AI, a data analytics firm owned by Abu Dhabi’s G42 Group, has listed and started trading its shares on the First Market of the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.
SNB appoints Saeed Mohammed Al-Ghamdi as new chairman
Saudi National Bank has appointed Saeed Mohammed Al-Ghamdi as its new chairman following the resignation of Abdul Wahed Al-Khudairy from his post citing personal reasons, it was announced on Monday.
What’s on the iftar menu this Ramadan?
Egyptians are heading into the holy month this year with economic concerns that will prevent them from going all out with their celebrations of Ramadan, and result in overflowing dining tables not creaking quite so much as usual.
Saudi Electricity Co. plans capital expenditure increase to $9.3bn for 2023
State-owned Saudi Electricity Co. has announced that it intends to allocate between SR30 billion ($8 billion) and SR35 billion for its 2023 capital expenditure, according to the company’s 2022 financial presentation.
New law allowing foreigners to buy all kind of properties in KSA soon: Top official
Saudi Arabia is planning to relax its property ownership laws for foreigners as the Kingdom eyes attracting investments into the real estate sector as part of its strategy to diversify its economy.
Protesters vow to continue in Israel after Netanyahu delays controversial legislation
Protesters have vowed to continue demonstrations in Israel despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delaying plans for controversial judicial reform.
If the US dollar's global supremacy erodes, America will face a reckoning like none before
ChatGPT says the US overthrew Ukraine's government in 2014
If ChatGPT continues to confuse the public by telling the real facts, it will become even more dangerous than TikTok!
UK: Humza Yousaf replaces Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister in Scotland
The Scottish National Party has elected Humza Yousaf to lead, making him the first Muslim & person of south Asian background to head the Scottish government. In his speech. In 2020, he delivered a tirade in parliament complaining about t...
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