Government | Sunday 11 October, 2020 4:14 am

International Humanitarian City, International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Send More Aid From Dubai To Sudan

Upon the approval of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, International Humanitarian City (IHC) chartered two aircrafts carrying aid to support those affected by the devastating floods in Sudan. An Emirates Sky Cargo B777...

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Healthcare | Sunday 11 October, 2020 4:12 am

Worldwide Coronavirus Cases Cross 36.93 Million, Death Toll At 1,067,766

More than 36.93 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,067,766​ have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December...

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Government | Sunday 11 October, 2020 3:56 am

29 Industrial Facilities Convert Their License Status To ‘Production’ In Abu Dhabi With Investment Value Of Aed 2.6 Billion

The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has announced Abu Dhabi’s industrial performance report for the first half (H1) of 2020, which revealed that the number of industrial licenses with a converted status to ‘Production’ reached 29 ...

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Government | Sunday 11 October, 2020 3:51 am

Dewa Organises Seminars And Workshops For Suppliers And Smes At Wetex And Dubai Solar Show 2020

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set up virtual seminars and workshops for suppliers and owners of SMEs during the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the 5th Dubai Solar Show. DEWA organises this annually under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed...

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Healthcare | Sunday 11 October, 2020 2:10 am

Coronavirus cases continue to drop in Saudi Arabia as death toll nears 5,000

Daily coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia continued to drop, with 407 new infections reported on Friday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The ministry also announced 24 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.This brings the total number of...

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Government | Sunday 11 October, 2020 1:42 am

Qiddiya Launches First National Scholarship Program For Saudi Youth

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) launched its first national scholarship program with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism.The HRDF-Qiddiya academic training program, a 30-month scholarship program, will provide 1,200 local high school graduates ...

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Government | Sunday 11 October, 2020 1:40 am

Saudi Health Ministry’s 937 Call Center Proves Major Success

The Saudi Ministry of Health’s 937 call center has proved to be a major success in dealing with the nation’s medical inquiries.In September alone, more than 3,000 call handlers spread throughout the Kingdom fielded 1,955,944 queries, and during the same month the center provided 597,228 medical ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 11 October, 2020 1:34 am

Kaimrc Conducts World's First Study On Mers Treatment

The King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) conducted the third phase of a clinical study related to the treatment of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).The study, the first in the world, was conducted in nine hospitals in the Kingdom involving 95 patients. Out of the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 11 October, 2020 1:10 am

Saudi Student Challenges Cancer, Continues Daily Online Classes

Despite being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Saudi student Talal Al-Shahrani is challenging cancer by continuing his studies via the online Madrasati platform.Talal is a great example of dedication — his illness has not prevented him from pursuing his education despite his...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2020 1:00 am

Boston Consulting Group Publishes New Landmark Strategy Book For Building Sustainable Business Advantage In Challenging Post-covid Era

Senior Partners from BCG Detail Strategies for How Organizations Can Thrive Amid Unprecedented Market Volatility, Social Unrest, and Rising Geopolitical TensionRiyadh — According to a new book by three veteran Boston Consulting Group (BCG) senior partners, unprecedented instability and...

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