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Saudi Arabia’s Thiqah to Expand to Egypt

News Editor 08/05/2023

Saudi Arabia’s Thiqah to Expand to Egypt: In order to promote the company’s entry into the Egyptian market, Cairo-based e-Finance Investment Group and Saudi Arabia’s Thiqah have signed a memorandum of agreement. Thiqah is a provider of commercial services. The deal will make

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Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurial Space Boosted By Surge In Ramadan E-Commerce

News Editor 08/05/2023

Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurial Space Boosted By Surge In Ramadan E-Commerce: The surge in e-commerce during the holy month of Ramadan presents an ample opportunity for the entrepreneurship environment in Saudi Arabia. Despite the global price hikes and economic instability seen across the world, Saudi citizens were expected to spend more in Ramadan 2023 than they

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Saudi Arabia Evacuates Over 150 Saudis And Foreign Nationals From Sudan; Biden Expresses Gratitude

News Editor 08/05/2023

Saudi Arabia Evacuates Over 150 Saudis And Foreign Nationals From Sudan; Biden Expresses Gratitude: Saudi Arabia has successfully evacuated over 150 civilians from Sudan, where clashes have been ongoing for more than a week. The first ship to leave Sudan safely transported 50 Saudis and some people from allied nations. Reports suggest that several countries […]

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Dubai Land Department Introduces QR Code-Based Service to Verify Real Estate Ad Validity

News Editor 08/05/2023

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) released a circular confirming the launch of the new electronic service, Madmoun. As part of DLD’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen real estate governance procedures and boost investor confidence, this service is accessible through the Trakheesi System and is represented by a

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DEWA Unveils 4th Round of Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems & Technology

News Editor 08/05/2023

DEWA Unveils 4th Round of Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems & Technology: Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive V.P. of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, Professor Tarek Zohdi, Program Director at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, as well as representatives from UC Berkeley and DEWA, attended the virtual launch of the initiative, which […]

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The Prime Minister Highlights UAE Government’s Remarkable Accomplishments Over The Past 17 Years

News Editor 02/05/2023

The Prime Minister Highlights UAE Government’s Remarkable Accomplishments Over The Past 17 Years: The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai praised the accomplishments of the UAE’s Cabinet and the federal government over the past 17 years, highlighting their commitment to continuing the nation’s development path. Notably, since 2006, they have passed numerous

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The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) Has Unveiled Its New Diplomatic Connect Platform For Digital Diplomacy

News Editor 02/05/2023

The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) Has Unveiled Its New Diplomatic Connect Platform For Digital Diplomacy: The DCO has launched the “Diplomatic Connect” platform. It is a new platform to promote digital diplomacy for member states and international partner organizations. The DCO’s mission is to enable digital prosperity by accelerating the growth

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Space-Grown Tomatoes Collected By UAE Astronaut Set To Enhance Research Upon Return To Earth

News Editor 02/05/2023

Space-Grown Tomatoes Collected By UAE Astronaut Set To Enhance Research Upon Return To Earth: This weekend, tomatoes harvested in space by Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will return to Earth to help support future missions. The little greenhouse on board the International Space Station is where the dwarf vegetables were grown in December. NASA’s Innovative […]

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KAFD DMC Joins Forces To Promote Stem Education For Girls And Women Through The Girls4tech

News Editor 02/05/2023

KAFD DMC Joins Forces To Promote Stem Education For Girls And Women Through The Girls4tech: On International Women’s Day this year, the KAFD Development and Management Company, Mastercard, Misk Schools, UNESCO, and the UN Global Compact launched the Girls4Tech STEM education program for young girls in the Kingdom. The goal of the Girls4Tech program is to […]

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Governor Of Madinah Establishes Al-Shifa Health Endowment Fund

News Editor 02/05/2023

Governor Of Madinah Establishes Al-Shifa Health Endowment Fund: The governor of Madinah and the chairman of the Alshifa Endowment Supervision Council, Prince Faisal bin Salman, introduced the Alshifa Health Endowment Fund on Friday in Madinah. The fund provides funding for health care for residents who don’t have access to free health care and or access to […]

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Two Saudi Astronauts Are Scheduled to Embark On An Expedition To The ISS On May 9th

News Editor 24/04/2023

Two Saudi Astronauts Are Scheduled to Embark On An Expedition To The ISS On May 9th: Two Saudi astronauts will embark on a 10-day expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on May 9th at 6:43 a.m. UAE time. The announcement was made during a remote media briefing on Thursday by […]

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Saudization Initiative Widens Its Scope to Encompass Additional Sectors

News Editor 24/04/2023

Saudization Initiative Widens Its Scope to Encompass Additional Sectors: According to new plans from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Saudization will now include new jobs and activities (MHRSD). The goal of the project is to aid young Saudi men and women in finding jobs and also getting more involved in the job […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative Thrives with Over 12 Million Trees Planted in the Last 5 Years

News Editor 24/04/2023

Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative Thrives with Over 12 Million Trees Planted in the Last 5 Years: The National Transformation Program’s annual report for 2022 revealed that Saudi Arabia had planted more than 12 million trees through the National Center for Vegetation Development in the past five years as part of Saudi’s Green

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Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Landscape: 160 Vehicle Plants Transforming the Kingdom’s Manufacturing Sector

News Editor 24/04/2023

Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Landscape: 160 Vehicle Plants Transforming the Kingdom’s Manufacturing Sector: Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in its manufacturing sector, with a particular focus on the automobile industry, as part of the government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil dependence. With over 160 vehicle manufacturing

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KSrelief’s Humanitarian Efforts Span Across 49 Countries, With 433 Projects Implemented

News Editor 24/04/2023

KSrelief’s Humanitarian Efforts Span Across 49 Countries, With 433 Projects Implemented: Saudi Arabia has a long history of helping people and countries in need around the world. This is because it knows how important it is to ease suffering wherever it exists. As a result of these efforts, the King Salman Humanitarian Assistance and Relief […]

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UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Marks A Milestone In Space Exploration After One Month On The ISS

News Editor 17/04/2023

UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Marks A Milestone In Space Exploration After One Month On The ISS: On March 5, 2023, UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi made history once more in space exploration as he completed one month on the International Space Station (ISS). This achievement represents not only Al Neyadi’s but also the UAE’s […]

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Robotics And Automation Society Will Advance Robotics And Automation System Research In The UAE

News Editor 17/04/2023

Robotics And Automation Society Will Advance Robotics And Automation System Research In The UAE: The Robotics and Automation Society held its inaugural meeting at Dubai Future Labs, bringing together industry experts, innovators, researchers, engineers, and scientists in the field of robotics and automation in Dubai. Creating a Culture of Future Shaping in the UAE with

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Makkah Municipality Organizes Mobile Testing Labs for Pilgrims’ Food Quality Assurance

News Editor 17/04/2023

Makkah Municipality Organizes Mobile Testing Labs for Pilgrims’ Food Quality Assurance: Operating near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the municipality has set up mobile laboratories to check the food for worshippers and pilgrims during Ramadan. In order to ensure that samples of food and water are safe for human consumption, these facilities will provide on-the-spot

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Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah

News Editor 17/04/2023

Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah: Recently, Saudi Arabia’s film industry has been on the rise, marked by the establishment of the country’s first film criticism conference in Jeddah’s Al-Balad district. The two-day forum, put on by the Saudi Film Commission and Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale,

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DFM Collaborates With Dubai Chambers To Offer A Comprehensive Program To Accelerate Businesses’ Path To IPO:

News Editor 17/04/2023

Dubai’s thriving economy and growing private sector have led to an increasing interest in capital markets. To support this trend and fuel the growth of regional private companies, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Dubai Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with 20 local and international advisory firms to launch ‘The IPO Accelerator Program. The Role […]