Business & Money | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 9:51 am

38k people register with Saudi national distance learning platform in 10 days

The number of people who registered with the Saudi e-training platform (Doroob) between March 16 and 26, across 365 various programs, has reached 38,000. The director for the development of training programs at the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) and supervisor of Doroob, Mohammed...

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Government | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 9:49 am

Makkah launches service to help people in need

The Makkah governorate is offering a new service for those wishing to benefit from the campaign “Barran bi Makkah,” launched by Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The campaign aims to help families and owners of small businesses who have been hard hit by the precautionary measures...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 5:02 am

Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Michigan in Next 100 Days

Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, announced today it will begin producing in Michigan a third-party ventilator with the goal to produce 50,000 of the vitally needed units within 100 days and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as needed.   Ford will provide its...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 3:09 am

King Abdullah Port Completes Handling Of 3,200 Tons Of General Cargo For Petro Rabigh

King Abdullah Port has announced the successful completion of the last phase of handling 3,200 tons of machines for the Petro Rabigh Phase II upgrading, a task that required very accurate handling and transport techniques. Five of the largest international companies cooperated during the process of ...

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Government | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 3:05 am

Minister of Hajj: We asked the world to be patient in concluding Hajj contracts until path of epidemic becomes clear

Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Muhammad Saleh bin Taher Banten, called upon the countries of the world to be patient in concluding Hajj contracts for this year 1441 AH, until the view about the epidemic and its current and future effects become clear based on the Kingdom’s responsibility...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 2:08 am

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 is now available in Saudi Arabia to Meet Your Demands

Are you working from home right now, but not able to bring your productivity levels back to how it is at work? Well, working from home might sound fun, but it does come with its our share of challenges. Keeping away from distractions, not being able to stop, finding the right space or even having...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 2:07 am

ADDED announces new 'Freelancer License' covering 52 commercial activities for UAE Citizens pursuing specific professions but without an official workplace

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has revealed the availability of a new 'Freelancer License' that can be issued to UAE citizens. The new license, which covers 52 commercial activities, will give UAE citizens the freedom to pursue specific professions personally and...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 2:00 am

UAE Astronaut Programme Invites Proposals for Research Projects on the International Space Station

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced that it is inviting applications from the UAE’s research entities to propose scientific or technology-driven projects in the fields of Human Health or Earth & Space Science to be conducted by astronauts on the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 1:13 am

Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report

Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at USD$123 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profit reached USD$9 billion; and its cash flow from operating activities topped USD$13.1 billion, up...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 April, 2020 12:09 am

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Hold Virtual Meeting

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met virtually today to coordinate their efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and agree on a roadmap to implement the commitments made at the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit that was held on 26 March 2020 under the Saudi G20 Presidency,...

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