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Saudis turn to social media as language learning tool
Pop music, TV sitcoms and the power of social media have combined to help encourage Saudis to learn more languages. Multilingualism is becoming increasingly common, especially among younger generations, due to the vast pool of knowledge and
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New agency to facilitate visitors to holy cities
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has set up a new agency to enhance digital services for pilgrims. Undersecretary of the Translation and Technical Affairs Agency, Dr. Khalil bin Ibrahim Al-Subhi, said the organization
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New Saudi visa scheme to be announced 27 September, 50 nationalities expected to benefit
Saudi Arabia is putting the final touches to a “game changer” initiative to attract international tourists, with a visa scheme to open the Kingdom to visitors from up to 50 countries, Okaz newspaper reported. Sources told Arab News an
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Saudi curricula revised with focus on national pride
Saudi students were delighted on the first day of this academic year to receive new, high-quality textbooks that focus on national pride. The new
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First Saudi woman appointed as traffic collision inspector with Najm
The first female traffic collision inspector started in her new job at Najm for Insurance Services recently, working within an extensive team of
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Senior Partner for Top Global Management Consulting Firm Offers Inspiring Approach to Economic Development in the Middle East
Many challenges face the Middle East in terms of economic development, but one business executive is inspiring others in the region. Mohammed
Read MoreSaudi ties ‘important for UK’ says minister
Saudi Arabia’s ties with the UK have always been significant and will remain so under new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a senior British government minister told Arab News on Wednesday. “I would describe the relationship as
Read MoreTransport sector is ‘backbone’ in improving pilgrims’ services
Attendees at the second day of the Umrah Forum and Exhibition, launched under the patronage of Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, discussed the Doyof Al-Rahman program (DARP) and its role in improving pilgrims’ services. Other sessions
Read MorePrince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Austria
Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan is Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Austria and non-resident ambassador to Slovakia and Slovenia. His appointment took place in April 2019, but he took over his duties as an ambassador on Wednesday, when he
Read MoreWorld’s largest camel model breaks another Saudi festival record
The world’s biggest camel festival, held in Saudi Arabia, has smashed another record with a giant model of the revered animal. Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, president of the Saudi Camel Federation, unveiled the towering sculpture during
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