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Sate Security warns against donating to unknown foreign entities
The Presidency of State Security (PSS) has warned the public against the danger of donating to unknown foreign entities, stressing that it may be a source of support and financing for terrorism.
Attorney General orders arrest of person who appears in video assaulting a child
Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab ordered on Thursday to quickly arrest a person who appeared in a video clip, being circulated on social media, assaulting a child in Wadi Al-Dawasir governorate in the Riyadh region.
Ka'aba door bears witness to Saudi rulers' care for the House of God
The pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques have witnessed the great services rendered by the Kingdom in various fields, and the meticulous care and attention given by the Saudi rulers to the Holy Ka’aba are most notable of all.
Saudi Arabia records 130 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
Saudi Arabia recorded on Thursday 130 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 811,642.
Saudi-Indonesia deal paves way for resumption of hiring domestic workers after a gap of 11 years
Riyadh and Jakarta have agreed to resume hiring of Indonesian house workers to the Kingdom effective from Thursday and this is after a hiatus of 11 years.
MAWANI announces transfer of Duba Port management to NEOM
Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) announced the transfer of the management of Duba Port to the NEOM Company effective from this month of August.
Saudi power company secures SR13.4bn financing facility to fund long-term growth
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia's premier electricity service provider, has announced signing an agreement to obtain a dollar-denominated $3 billion international syndicated facility from 15 leading international lenders.
CMA refers two people to Public Prosecution over tweets influencing share prices
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has detected two accounts on Twitter violating Article 49 of the Capital Market Law and Article 8 of the Market Conduct Regulations.
Saudi Arabia allows holders of tourist, commercial visas to perform Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday that those who obtained tourist visas and commercial visas will now be allowed to perform the Umrah pilgrimage during their stay in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia to host Arab Radio & TV Festival in November
Saudi Arabia will host, for the first time ever, the activities of the 22nd edition of the Arab Radio & TV Festival later this year.
Armed man takes hostages at Beirut bank demanding return of frozen funds
An armed man is holding employees and customers hostage at a bank on Beirut's bustling Hamra street Thursday demanding his frozen funds be released, according to a security source and Lebanon's state-owned National News Agency.
MoE seeking public opinion on opening Saudi branches of foreign universities
The Ministry of Education is seeking the views and opinions of the public with regard to the regulations to establish branches of premier foreign universities in Saudi Arabia, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt.
Crown Prince to patronize second Saudi International Maritime Forum in November
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, will patronize the second Saudi International Maritime Forum on November 15-17 this year. The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) will organize the event in the Jeddah...
Autohub celebrates 4 years of becoming a leading multi-brand auto care provider
After 4 years of relentless work and commitment to offer nothing less than the best, Autohub today celebrates 4 years of a successful journey becoming a leading multi-brand auto care provider that is a one stop shop for automotive repair...
Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act could mean lower wages for millions of Americans
Democrats are pitching their newest health care and climate spending bill as a key way to reduce costs for U.S. households, but a new analysis shows the legislation could actually reduce take-home pay for millions of Americans, regardles...
Dem congressman says monthly inflation is zero, claims US not in a recession
Rep. Don Beyer said in the House Rules Committee that the United States is not experiencing a recession, despite two negative growth quarters
Ex-JPMorgan traders cleared of racketeering, found guilty of fraud
Case is seen as Justice Department's most aggressive to date targeting a manipulative futures trading tactic
Facebook falling in popularity among teens, survey says
Facebook's popularity among teenagers has fallen markedly, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Worst US airports for flight cancellations and how to avoid disruptions
As flight cancellations continue to throw a wrench in Americans' summer travel plans, new data reveals which airports have been hit the hardest.
HyperSocial CEO sets record straight after crying Linkedin post goes viral
HyperSocial CEO Braden Wallake didn't plan for his LinkedIn post, which detailed how hard it was to lay off staff members, to go viral, let alone garner scores of negative comments.
Elon Musk mocks congress for hiring 87,000 new IRS employees
Musk agreed with another Twitter user who said the new IRS hires will target normal Americans
Here are the most pet-friendly cities in the US this year: report
The 100 most populated US cities are ranked based on budget, pet health and outdoor pet-friendliness
How inflation is impacting commuter costs
While the national average price of unleaded gas fell to just below $4 a gallon on Wednesday and Thursday following record highs driven by inflation not seen in 40 years, prices are still much more than they were a year ago.
How inflation is hitting back-to-school essentials
Electronics, clothing and shoes are the most popular back-to-school items as kids return to in-person learning, according to the nation's largest retail trade group.
Best, worst states to have a baby in 2022: report
All 50 US states and Washington, DC, were compared based on cost, health care, baby-friendliness and family-friendliness
Bolton calls Iran assassination plot an 'act of war,' calls on Biden admin to 'terminate' nuclear talks
Member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps charged this week for attempting to assassinate Bolton
A Modern Indian Brutalist House With Artistic Touches
A brutalist home in India with a blend of modern architecture & traditional Indian interior elements. Featuring open living spaces & a unique staircase design.
Work from home: a meal, a waitress and a robot
A woman who uses a wheelchair is able to work as a waitress at a Mong Kok restaurant from her Tsing Yi home, thanks to a robot that allows her to remotely serve customers.
UN trade body calls for halting cryptocurrency rise in developing countries
The UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, has called for action to curb cryptocurrencies in developing nations, in three policy briefs published on Wednesday.
Young workers have been hit hardest by COVID fallout, says UN labor agency
The number of young people globally who can’t find a job this year is set to reach 73 million – that’s a full six million more than before COVID-19, the UN labor agency said on Thursday.
Disney overtakes Netflix in battle for subscribers
Disney will launch a new ad-supported streaming service in the US in December, as it overtakes Netflix in the race for paid subscribers.
An armed man tried to breach security at an FBI office in Cincinnati
An Ohio emergency management agency said a standoff has ended Thursday between law enforcement and an armed man suspected of trying to breach the FBI's Cincinnati office.
Beijing's new trade restrictions on Taiwan after Pelosi's visit are a drop in the ocean
Beijing’s new trade blocks against Taiwan affect about 0.04% of their two-way trade, making them more political than economic.
Record rainfall kills at least 9 in Seoul as water floods buildings, submerges cars
Record downpours flooded homes, roads and subway stations in the South Korean capital Seoul this week, killing at least nine people, as forecasters warned of more rain to come. The torrential rain eased on Wednesday, though already-floo...
Apple's new AI image generator is just so... Apple
If you've visited the Creative Bloq website recently then you probably already know about the many different AI generators that have been unleashed on the internet. Google was the most recent big name to get involved...until now with App...
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and other billionaires are backing an exploration for rare minerals buried beneath Greenland's ice
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are among a group of billionaires backing a company they hope will find resources for clean energy under melting ice in the western part of Greenland.
Most G20 states revolt against US pressure
The US-led initiative to isolate Russia through sanctions has not succeeded, because half the countries in the Group of Twenty leading global economies, refused to participate.
KSrelief holds joint meeting with UNHCR and WHO in Poland
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) held Tuesday a joint meeting in Warsaw with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Health Organization (WHO), in the presence of Saudi Ambassador ...
King, Crown Prince congratulate President of Chad on Independence Day
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, Head of Transitional Military Council and President of the Republic of Chad, on the anniversary of his country's Independence ...
Saudi Arabia allows domestic workers greater freedom to switch jobs
Saudi Arabia recently adopted significant changes to labor regulations, clarifying the circumstances allowing domestic workers to swap employers independently of the previous employer's consent.
Citizen Account Program: Each of six beneficiaries owns over 79 properties!
Abdullah Al-Hajri, director general of communications for the Citizen Account Program, revealed that the program has monitored that a number of beneficiaries managed to obtain support allowance illegally without disclosing their actual i...
Qatar World Cup could start a day earlier than scheduled
Opening ceremony and Qatar versus Ecuador match could be played on November 20, according to a proposal put forward.
US accuses Iranian operative of plotting to kill John Bolton
The Justice Department says the IRGC member offered $300,000 to assassinate Donald Trump’s former national security adviser.
Domino's exits Italy after failing to win over ancestral home of pizza
The company's cheese-filled crusts and pineapple-topped pizzas failed to gain a foothold in a competitive market
Gordon Brown says energy firms unable to offer lower bills should be temporarily re-nationalised
Former PM calls for energy price cap to be scrapped and new lower prices renegotiated by government
Elon Musk sells nearly $7B in Tesla shares as Twitter legal battle rages on
Musk's Tesla shares sale comes as he prepares to go to court in October over his $44 billion Twitter takeover deal
Sean Hannity attacking the FBI’s reputation is in words as never heard before on TV…
Sean Hannity discusses the FBI's reputation and the raid on Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago on ‘Hannity.’ We never heard such an attack of any TV station against federal institute and official, words which adds fuel to the fire that completel...
Nasrallah speech sparks fears of power vacuum in Lebanon
Doubts were cast over the upcoming presidential election in Lebanon later this year, after Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah called on Lebanese officials “to form a government that enjoys its full powers to assume its respon...
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