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Makkah hotels bounce back with price cuts
MAKKAH: Makkah hotel prices have been slashed to unprecedented levels in the Umrah season, with the price of rooms dropping as low as SR38 ($10) in some areas. Five-star hotels with a full view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah are getting ready
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Saudi Education Ministry weighs distance learning with return to classroom
JEDDAH: Parents of school-age children in the Kingdom are anxiously waiting for the news about the reopening of schools as many of them are concerned about the upcoming flu season and the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Saudi
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90% of young Saudis get their news via social media: Survey
Nine out of 10 young Saudis get their news from social media, a new survey has revealed. That represents a sharp rise in the number of young people in the Kingdom relying on platforms such as Twitter and WhatsApp, rather than more traditional news
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Priority for Saudi citizens in IT-related jobs
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi on Monday announced a decision to localize the
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International Teacher’s Day observed in Riyadh
RIYADH: The director general of Education in Riyadh, Hamad bin Nasser Al-Wahaibi, on Monday launched a series of events to mark International
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Joy, disbelief and gratitude as pilgrims perform Umrah again
JEDDAH: Viewers across Saudi Arabia and the world tuned in last night to watch the first of the Kingdom’s residents perform Umrah after a
Read MoreFintech Saudi launches accelerator program to empower local entrepreneurs
RIYADH: Fintech Saudi is launching a three-month innovation and entrepreneurship program to support the Kingdom’s fintech industry. The initiative is in partnership with the regional startup accelerator program and seed investment management
Read MoreWeather warnings issued in Saudi Arabia until Wednesday
RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for some regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The bad weather is expected to continue until Wednesday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned of rain, thunderstorms, low visibility and
Read MoreHard work and planning behind successful return of Umrah
MAKKAH: After careful coordination and planning, the first phase of the resumption of Umrah has brought joy to Muslims everywhere, but hard work still lies ahead for authorities ensuring the safety of pilgrims at the Makkah Grand Mosque, officials
Read MoreHarassers face ‘naming and shaming’ after Saudi Shoura Council ruling
JEDDAH: Violations of Saudi Arabia’s anti-sexual harassment laws could be punished by “naming and shaming” following a decision by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council to approve a defamation penalty. The council voted in
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