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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 communication and information technology professions to create 9,000 jobs in the private sector. 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 Teacher’s Day under the slogan “Teachers: Leadership in times of crisis; reimagining the
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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
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Fintech 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
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Weather 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
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
Read MoreSaudi Arabia looks to cut spending in bid to shrink deficit
Saudi Arabia plans to reduce spending next year by about 7.5 percent to SR990 billion ($263.9 billion) as it seeks to reduce its deficit. This compares to spending of SR1.07 trillion this year, it said in a preliminary budget statement. The
Read MoreSaudi health campaigners think pink for breast cancer awareness month
JEDDAH: Breast cancer, once a taboo subject in many Saudi social settings, is now openly talked about thanks to years of awareness campaigns led by an organization bearing the name of a victim of the disease, Zahra. As Breast Cancer Awareness
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