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One in five Saudi Arabia engineering jobs for citizens
Saudi Arabia has moved to localise 20 per cent of engineering professions in private sector businesses, local media reported. The decision, issued by the Minister of Human Resources, Eng. Ahmed Al Rajhi, comes as part of concerted efforts to
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Ithra prepares students, families for ‘challenging’ school return
Students, teachers and parents are getting an extra learning boost for their children’s start to the new school year with Ithra’s “Back to School” program. The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) program aims
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A proposed roadmap to ‘hopeful competitiveness’ for Saudi products
There’s no doubt that supporting local Saudi businesses has been a target for many industries in the past few years. It has gained even more attention now due to the launch of the Made in Saudi Arabia project. Supporting national products
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Makkah governor reviews progress of water, sanitation projects
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday led a meeting to review the progress of water and sanitation projects in the region. The meeting was
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Saudi officials sacked after King issues royal decree over violations in Red Sea Project
King Salman has issued a royal decree sacking a number of officials for legal violations in the Red Sea Project, state news agency SPA
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More than 87,000 Indians repatriated from Saudi Arabia
More than 87,000 Indian nationals have been repatriated from Saudi Arabia, according to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. Indian Ambassador Dr. Ausaf
Read MoreSaudi schools set stage for major lesson shake-up
Saudi Arabia’s education system is preparing for drastic changes with the introduction of a new secondary school program in 2021, a Ministry of Education official said. The pathways secondary education system is in the final stages of
Read MoreSaudi operator orders ten Airbus H125s
The Helicopter Company (THC), which is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters to purchase 10 H125 helicopters. The deal comes as part of
Read More‘Saudi Summer’ season creates more jobs for Saudis apart from recreational fiesta
The Saudi Summer Season titled “Tanaffus” or “Breathing” has emerged as a real breathe of fresh air and boost for the tourism industry, which was the worst affected sector during the coronavirus lockdown period. There has
Read MoreDiplomaticQuarter: Indonesians in Saudi Arabia mark 75th Independence Day
Indonesians in Saudi Arabia celebrated their country’s 75th Independence Day with a curtailed ceremony held in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. The occasion was led by Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Agus Maftuh Abegebriel with only
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