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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. Mohammed Salih Bentin, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The launch saw the participation of several
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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 reached the end of his term as ambassador and had come to bid farewell to Prince Faisal. The
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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 world following the coronavirus pandemic, say experts and parents. With COVID-19 causing school
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Saudi 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
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Heat 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
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Madinah 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.
Read MoreDatabase gathers 2,000 items of virus-related info for Saudi researchers
More than 2,000 items of information related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have been collated to help Saudi research into the health crisis. The library of data includes study documents, print and online news articles, videos, and
Read MoreNumber of Absher beneficiaries reaches 17 million
The number of users who benefit from 200 online services through the Kingdom’s electronic platform Absher has reached more than 17 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The online platform allows citizens and expatriates to
Read MoreArab coalition destroys Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia
The Arab coalition on Tuesday morning destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards the southern region of Saudi Arabia. “Joint Coalition Forces have intercepted and destroyed this morning (Tuesday) a bomb-laden UAV
Read MoreKhashoggi’s family lawyer says verdict ‘fair and deterrent
Jamal Khashoggi’s family lawyer said on Monday that the verdict issued by a Saudi Arabian court was “fair and deterrent,” Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported. A Saudi Arabian court on Monday jailed eight people for between seven
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