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Al-Fouta’s facelift: Riyadh’s historical district slated for renovation
A major project is set to bring back the glory of 15 old palaces in the Kingdom’s capital. The work is part of broader restoration work in the historical districts of central Riyadh, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture
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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs calls regional FMs
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir made calls to his counterparts in neighboring Gulf states on Monday to discuss the situation in Yemen, state news agency reported. Al-Jubeir called the UAE’s
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Saudi food authority reports 1,551 violations in one month
In August, 6,638 visits were completed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) in the Kingdom, including 3,467 in food establishments, 1,120 in pharmaceutical establishments, 748 in medical device facilities, 462 in feed facilities, 572 in
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Hajj minister launches virtual forum to enrich pilgrim experience
A virtual forum aimed at enriching pilgrims' experiences in the hospitality field was inaugurated on Sunday by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr.
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Departing French envoy to Saudi Arabia bids farewell
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Francois Gouyette, on Thursday. Gouyette has
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Students’ virtual health lesson gets top marks among parents in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Health Council advisory on virtual learning and pupils’ screen habits is crucial in helping children lead healthy lives in a digital
Read MoreSaudi education minister hails online learning platform success despite glitches
Saudi Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh addressed the issues stemming from the launch of the Madrasati online learning platform in a press conference on Thursday. The fully interactive platform was developed as a response to
Read MoreOil slides 5% to lowest level since June on demand fears
Oil slid 5 percent to below $40 a barrel on Tuesday, its lowest since June, over concerns that a demand recovery could weaken as coronavirus infections flare up around the world. Coronavirus cases rose in 22 of the 50 US states, a Reuters
Read MoreHeat oust depleted Bucks to reach NBA East finals
The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, beating top-seeded Milwaukee 103-94 as injured Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo watched from the bench. Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic scored 17 points apiece as six
Read MoreMadinah governor inaugurates two power projects
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday inaugurated two power projects: The Nakheel transfer station and the New Airport transfer station. These two stations will also be linked to the Saudi Electric Co. (SEC) main grid. The projects cost
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