Breaking News
US
‘Made in Saudi’ to boost non-oil exports
The Saudi Export Development Authority will launch a “Made in Saudi” initiative in the first quarter of 2021 to accelerate the industrialization process and transform the Kingdom into “a global industrial
Read More
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
Vowing “to get right to work,” President-elect Joe Biden shrugged off President Donald Trump’s fierce refusal to accept the election outcome as “inconsequential,” even as Democrats elsewhere warned that the Republican
Read More
Study to assess Makkah pilgrims’ commitment to anti-virus measures
Pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah are being monitored for adherence to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures as part of a study aimed at improving the quality of service offered to worshippers. A team of
Read More
US election: a roller-coaster count for both the Trump and Biden camps
The 2020 presidential election has been a roller-coaster ride for American voters, whichever side they are on. The magic number of 270 Electoral
Read More
India records 46,253 new coronavirus cases
India recorded 46,253 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, with cases rising again in
Read More
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Development Company signs $2bn worth of contracts to date
RIYADH: The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), which is behind the Kingdom’s flagship international tourism project, has signed SR7.5 billion
Read MoreSaudi government to grant 500,000 riyals to families of health workers who died from COVID-19
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is to grant 500,000 riyals to families of health workers who died from COVID-19. The grant will apply to those who worked in both public and private sectors, civilian or military and to all nationalities. This applies
Read MoreFreshToHome – world’s largest online fresh fish and meat brand raises $121M to expand in UAE, Saudi Arabia and India
FreshToHome, the world’s largest fully integrated online brand in fresh fish and meat e-commerce raised $121M in Series C funding led by Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)-the principal investment arm of the Government of
Read MoreRussia reports 16,550 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
MOSCOW: Russia recorded 16,550 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, including 4,312 in Moscow, pushing the national tally to 1,547,774. Authorities said 320 people had died in the last 24 hours, raising the official death toll to 26,589.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia first in Arab world for issuing scientific papers on virus
Saudi Arabia was ranked first in the Arab world for issuing scientific papers on the coronavirus, the government heard on Tuesday. King Salman chaired a virtual session of the cabinet which reviewed various aspects related to the fight against the
Read More