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Saudi ICT plan delivers $13 billion boost for economy
Saudi Arabia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector will increase its contribution to the national economy by SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) in the next five years, thanks to a major digital development strategy. Minister of
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KSA ‘must lead world’ in disability rights, Prince Sultan says
King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) and Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities and to achieve the best standards in
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Swords and daggers on display wow visitors at Souk Okaz
Souk Okaz, this year part of Taif Season, features more than 10 shops showcasing traditional swords and daggers, giving visitors more information about these famous historic weapons and how they are made. Formerly instruments of war, in modern times
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Makkah governor praises Hajj transport organization for service to pilgrims
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal has praised the General Syndicate of Cars (GSC) for its participation in a forum dedicated to the service of
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Islam cannot be reduced to political goals, says Muslim World League chief
The secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa inaugurated the MWL’s pavilion at an exhibition
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First group of Saudi women enroll for criminal law diploma
Around 50 Saudi women have been chosen to enroll in a one-year diploma in criminal law. “They’ll be trained in many subjects, visit
Read MoreStory of incense trade route spices up Taif Season
Visitors to the Taif Season of activities are being given an education on the history of the ancient incense trade route. The Taif region is famous for its rich heritage and important strategic location on the old incense road traveled by caravans
Read MorePublic transport projects ‘on schedule’ in Makkah
Public transport projects implemented in coordination with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites are going as planned, the Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) has announced. “The first phase of the project is currently
Read MoreBuckle up, the world’s fastest roller coaster is coming to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s first theme park will feature a record-breaking roller coaster inspired by the Arabian falcon that will be the longest, tallest and fastest in the world. The Falcon’s Flight ride will be one of the 28 attractions spread
Read MoreKing Salman meets Afghan president
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. The king welcomed the president and his delegation to Saudi Arabia, while Ghani expressed his happiness at visiting the Kingdom and
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