Government | Tuesday 30 June, 2020 1:37 am

Saudi Shoura Council approves economic cities and special zones authority

The Saudi Shoura Council has given the go-ahead for a project to reorganize the system of cooperative societies in the Kingdom.During a virtual session headed by the council’s president, Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, delegates also listened to a presentation by the culture, information, tourism, and...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 30 June, 2020 1:21 am

Lexus launches new program for “advanced driver assistance systems” (ADAS) in vehicles

As vehicles become more advanced; drivers are using technology in vehicles in different ways. As these technologies increasingly become part of the driving experience, it is important that we help customers understand the technologies and how to properly use them to help stay safe on the road.An...

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Culture & Education | Monday 29 June, 2020 10:39 am

Saudi Arabia takes part in UNESCO executive council’s meeting

The Kingdom of Saudi Araba is set to take part in the meeting of the executive council of Paris-based UNESCO scheduled to be held via video conference today. The meeting, which was postponed from March 2020 due to the spread of coronavirus world-wide, will last for eleven days.Saudi Arabia will...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 June, 2020 10:29 am

Policy Priorities to Promote a Robust Post-COVID-19 Recovery in GCC Countries and IMF Outlook for Oil Exporting Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group are organizing a Webinar titled: Policy Priorities to Promote a Robust Post-Covid19 Recovery in the GCC Countries on Tuesday 30 June 2020 at 14:00 pm Riyadh time, 15:00 pm Abu Dhabi time. The Webinar will discuss the impact...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 29 June, 2020 10:17 am

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer meets with Michael Dell, Chairman of Dell Technologies via video conference

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has held a video conference with Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, a global leader in telecommunications and information technology. The meeting was attended by Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 June, 2020 5:08 am

Careem and Visa sign landmark partnership to accelerate cashless payments and digital financial inclusion across Middle East and North Africa region

Careem, the internet platform for the greater Middle East, and Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, have partnered to expand digital financial inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa region by integrating Visa credentials into the Careem Pay Super App and providing...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 June, 2020 4:10 am

Infath and THIQAH Signing Online Auction Service Provider Approval Agreement

Entrustment and Liquidation Center (infath) and THIQAH Business Services signed a business agreement. Based on this agreement, the platform of the online auction of THIQAH is approved as a sale channel for sale agents who are entrusted with liquidations projects by infath Center. The agreement was...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 June, 2020 3:02 am

Huawei and Smart City Solution Company sign teaming agreement for Smart Cities

Saudi Arabia: Huawei and Smart City Solutions Company (SC2), a leading Saudi Smart City service provider & operator, have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate in providing Saudi Arabia with innovative Smart City solutions that support the national aspiration of enhancing the liveability and...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 June, 2020 2:17 am

OSN takes new streaming service to the market with Snapchat

OSN, the region's leading entertainment network, recently partnered with Snapchat to bring the excitement of its top-rated series and blockbuster movies into the hands of more audiences across the region using the power of augmented reality (AR).The main goal of the campaign was to increase...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 June, 2020 2:11 am

Bahri operates cargo flights to transport medical equipment and supplies to KSA

In continuation of its ongoing efforts to support the Ministry of Health’s initiatives to contain and combat COVID-19 and as part of its SAR 10 million worth of services donated to the Ministry, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has been operating cargo flights from China to ...

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