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Leading figures to talk world’s future at Saudi forum
Renowned speakers will discuss the world’s future on Nov. 8 and 9 at the International Conference on Giftedness and Creativity. The event is organized by the King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity
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Saudi 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
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Saudi Arabia appoints second female ambassador
Saudi Arabia has appointed Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi as the ambassador to Norway – making her the Kingdom’s second female ambassador, state news agency SPA reported. Princess Reema Bint Bandar was Saudi Arabia’s first woman to hold
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Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 launches job portal
JEDDAH: The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai announced the launch of its online recruitment platform on Monday. The platform offers jobs in
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Saudi Arabia to launch national strategy at AI summit
RIYADH: The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit “AI for the Good of Humanity” will begin on Wednesday in Riyadh under the
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Worshippers’ safety is Saudi Arabia’s top priority, says Hajj minister
JEDDAH: Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten said on Monday health, safety, and security of worshippers are at the top of the
Read MoreSaudi health minister promises to procure tested COVID-19 vaccine
JEDDAH: Saudi Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Monday said the Kingdom will procure vaccine for the novel coronavirus once it is confirmed to be safe and effective. He said research on the vaccine is underway in a number of countries and the
Read MoreSecond phase of Umrah return starts with 75% allowed capacity
Saudi Arabia has begun allowing its citizens and residents to perform Umrah rituals at 75 percent capacity as part of its second phase of gradual resumption of visits, state news agency SPA reported. The second stage allows for prayers in the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s public spaces dotted with pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
JEDDAH: Splashes of pink are appearing in Saudi Arabia’s public spaces to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening. A number of campaigns are underway this month to support this outreach — in malls, on the street
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reopens Rawdah for worshippers at Prophet’s Mosque
JEDDAH: At dawn on Sunday, worshippers returned to visit and pray at the Holy Rawdah at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for the first time in almost seven months. The holy place, the full name of which is Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa (The Exalted
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