Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:53 am

Global Village: the perfect place for families to enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations and welcome in 2021 seven times!

Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is inviting guests to join the excitement and welcome 2021 in style on Thursday, December 31st for their New Year's Eve Celebrations. As a great venue for families to bring...

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Sports | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:45 am

IOC chief congratulates Saudi Arabia on hosting Asian Games 2034

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SAOC), received congratulations and felicitations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach, on Riyadh city being selected to play host to the Asian Olympic Games ...

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Healthcare | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:38 am

Over 60% Saudis, expats ‘interested in vaccine’

More than 60 percent of Saudis and expats have shown an interest in taking the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, a government health official said on Friday. “Surveys confirm that more than 60 percent of Saudis and expats wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and consider it as the ideal...

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Government | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:35 am

Kingdom reports 10 COVID-19 deaths as 300,000 register for vaccine

Saudi Arabia recorded 10 new COVID-19 related deaths on Friday, raising the total number of fatalities to 6,101. The Ministry of Health confirmed 174 new confirmed cases reported in the Kingdom in the previous 24 hours, meaning 360,690 people have now contracted the disease. Of the total...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 December, 2020 11:02 am

Air Arabia wins ‘Low-Cost Airline of the Year’ honour at Aviation Business Awards

Air Arabia was adjudged in the ‘Low-Cost Airline of the Year’ category by an expert panel of industry judges for the carrier’s innovation, financial performance, and ambitious growth plans.Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “Winning the ‘Low-Cost Airline of...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 December, 2020 4:06 am

Saudi Arabia, Finland sign deal to promote ‘indoor hygiene solutions’

Saudi Arabia and Finland have stepped up joint efforts in infection prevention by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place at the Finnish Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday. Knowledge-exchange links are being built on Saudi Arabia’s vast patient safety...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 December, 2020 12:13 am

Bahri named Shipping Company of the Year at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2020

Strengthening its unchallenged status in the maritime industry, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, was honored with the ‘Shipping Company of the Year’ award at the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) 2020, which was held...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 December, 2020 5:10 pm

Najm CEO bags top award in insurance sector

Najm Insurance Services has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohammad Al Suliman has been named Best CEO in the insurance sector for 2020 by Dubai-based International Business Magazine. Najm’s recognition came following a series of accomplishments it attained during 2020,...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 December, 2020 5:03 pm

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Development Company awards major contracts

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), which is behind one of the most ambitious renewable tourism projects in the world, has awarded contracts to two local firms to provide all services related to maintenance, security, and supply, in addition to administrative and special cleaning services, the ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 18 December, 2020 4:12 pm

The brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab: Adding simple yet scientific twists to sports and health innovation

Huawei announced the implementation of its brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab in Xi’an, China. HUAWEI Health Lab researchers, engineers and developers will jointly explore the innovation and application of new sports and health technology, bringing the scientific and convenient sports experience to...

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