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Holy Mosques
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1,300 Hajj Pilgrims from 90 Countries as Host of the Holy Journey

On Saturday, King Salman announced that over 90 countries will send 1,300 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom this year. Selected participants will have their pilgrimage expenses covered as part of the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj and Umrah. This program will be hosting the pilgrims. The Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister, Sheikh Abdullatif […]
Saudi Astronauts
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Saudi Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni Return Triumphant to the Kingdom following a Successful Space Mission

Four Saudi astronauts, Ali Alqarni, Rayyanah Barnawi, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi, recently completed a scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to the Kingdom on Saturday morning. On May 31, Alqarni and Barnawi, the first Arab woman to orbit Earth, came back to Earth after spending eight days at the space station. During […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

GE Hosts Saudi Technology Days, Convening Industry Experts Shaping the Future of Energy

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; June 21, 2023: GE (NYSE: GE), hosted Saudi Technology Days in Riyadh and Dammam, convening experts from the energy sector, including from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Aramco. The discussion covered solutions available to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, reliability, availability, and lifespan of existing power generation assets, and also
Saudi Royal Reserve Authority
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The Saudi Royal Reserve Authority Joins International Conservation Organization as a Member

The Saudi Royal Reserve Authority Joins International Conservation Organization as a Member : The government announced that the Saudi Royal Reserve Development Authority is now a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The authority received membership in IUCN for their work in helping local communities with nature conservation and wildlife
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Fund for Development Signs Two Development Loan Agreements Worth $150 Million in Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; and in the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi Fund for Development Chairman Signs Three Loan Agreements with Small Island Developing States Worth $61 Million

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, recently signed three development loan agreements worth $61 million with […]
Saudi Space Commission
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Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Investments in Advancing its Future Space Missions

Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Investments in Advancing its Future Space Missions: According to Fahad Nazer, the spokesman for the U.S. Embassy of Saudi Arabia, the 10-day journey of two Saudi astronauts to ISS, the International Space Station, aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 plan and its objective to initiate its space missions. During a discussion […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

SNC-Lavalin awarded district cooling services contract for King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a district cooling services contract by Green Park Cooling Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Tabreed, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling schemes for some of the largest projects in Saudi Arabia, for […]
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The Indian Embassy in KSA Appoints Saudi Response Plus Medical to Provide Emergency Medical Services

Jeddah, 12 June 2023- With the arrival of Hajj season, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has appointed Saudi Response Plus Medical (Saudi RPM) as their official ambulance service provider with the aim of offering emergency medical services to 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims that are expected to perform Hajj this year.   During Hajj season, Saudi Arabia […]
Vocational Training
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HRDF and KSU Collaborate to Launch Career Counselor Training Program in Saudi Arabia

HRDF and KSU Collaborate to Launch Career Counselor Training Program in Saudi Arabia: On Sunday, the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) and King Saud University (KSU) partnered to launch a training program for job counselors at the university’s main campus. The National Career Development Association (NCDA) also took part in the project. Mohammed Al-Numay,