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Internships for Saudi youths at Expo 2020
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has launched an internship program to inspire young talented Saudi nationals. The initiative aims to give young people in the Kingdom a chance to serve as brand ambassadors and represent
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Bisht: The Arabic symbol of royalty, style and elegance
AL-AHSA: If you close your eyes and try to picture the average Saudi man, the chances are you imagine him in a thobe and a bisht. Also known as mishla, the bisht is a men’s cloak worn over a thobe — or ankle-length tunic — in the
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People with illnesses urged to avoid Umrah
JEDDAH: Worshippers suffering from chronic diseases were on Monday urged to postpone planned Umrah pilgrimages to the Grand Mosque in Makkah due to the increased risks to their health should they contract the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Saudi
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Muslim World League chief denounces extremists in response to Macron’s ‘Islamist separatism’ speech
RIYADH: The head of the Muslim World League has responded to plans in France for tougher laws to tackle “Islamist separatism.” In a
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Innovative projects at Saudi Arabia’s Absherthon finale win big
JEDDAH: Twenty innovative projects have been successful at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior’s Absherthon. Absherthon is an incubator
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Sakani delivers housing in 10 Saudi regions
RIYADH: The Ministry of Housing’s Sakani program continues to deliver housing units in different regions across the Kingdom. In
Read MoreSaudi health minister: ‘COVID-19 numbers can rise unexpectedly, we must adhere to safety measures’
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia recorded just 421 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday as a result of a months-long lockdown and strict adherence to precautionary measures. There have been 338,132 cases in the Kingdom since the COVID-19 pandemic began,
Read MoreSaudi ministries initiate localization of transport and logistical services
RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Transport Ministry, the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), and the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce to localize
Read MoreWomen in Saudi Arabia are reaping rewards of reforms, envoy tells UN
JEDDAH: Women’s rights is one of the issues that has benefited most from recent reforms and development projects in Saudi Arabia, according to a member of the Kingdom’s permanent delegation to the UN. During a speech to the Third
Read MoreReady, steady grow: Saudi tree-planting initiative seeks greener future for all
JEDDAH: Faced with swaths of emptiness across Saudi Arabia’s desert landscapes, entrepreneurs are embracing corporate social responsibility and doing their bit to protect the environment. Nabatik, an initiative from engineer Mohammed
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