Tag: Asia
Security chief announces Makkah crowd control plan for Ramadan
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, the director of Saudi Public Security, has stated the Umrah security plan for Ramadan 2024 includes a well-organized system to manage crowds, especially during prayer times, with specific attention given to Tarawih and TaHajj...
To silence critics for good, Saudi crown prince MBS has converted the futuristic Line city project into the world’s
The newest update video published by Saudi Arabian state project delivery body Neom reveals rapid progress on the ambitious The Line city project, with millions of cubic meters of earth and water being moved ‘around the clock.’
Saudi Aramco launches first marine fuel station for vessels in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco launched Aramco Marina on Saturday — the first station in the Kingdom to supply fuel to yachts and boats in the Kingdom — at the Jeddah Yacht Club on the Red Sea coast. (File)
Saudi Arabia is on a remarkable journey — I’ve seen it with my own eyes
In the past 18 months, Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 (in a landslide vote); secured the 2029 Asian Winter Games and 2034 World Cup; attracted some of the world’s best football talent; shaken up the golf world with LIV Golf; con...
Saudi Aramco introduces world’s first industrial AI model
Aramco plans to create a version with 1 trillion parameters by the end of this year.
Crown Prince announces transfer of 8% Saudi Aramco shares to PIF companies
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the transfer of 8% of Saudi Aramco's total issued shares to companies fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This significant move reduces the stat...
Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund signs partnership agreement with World Economic Forum
Agreement with the WEF will involve promoting the NDF’s position in the global development finance arena
Empowering women for a prosperous and healthy planet on International Women’s Day
Gender equality is viewed as an essential part of the effort to eliminate poverty and transition to greener economies Despite progress, experts say women continue to bear the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis and labor market disruptions
Saudi and Swiss artists create work inspired by Riyadh women’s lives
RIYADH: Inspired by intimate conversations with 37 women, Saudi artist Dania Al-Saleh and French-Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller present their striking exhibit “Woven Dreams” at L’Art Pur Foundation, which runs until April 6.
Riyadh event discusses inspiring women’s stories
The UN and DCO organized a panel session featuring accomplished female leaders in digital, economic, and diplomatic sectors. Hosted in the UN Building in the Diplomatic Quarter, the event welcomed women and men from various specialties and sectors to...
quotes Ramadan is coming, but Gaza has been fasting for almost 5 months already
Oh Mami, says eight-year-old Sara, soon it will be the month of Ramadan, where we fast to remind ourselves that there are people less fortunate than us and that we can all do our part to help. Mami, we have always been poor, but we were also happy, we had...
Saudi Aramco raises Arab light crude price to Asia
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco raised the April’s official selling price for the flagship Arab light crude it sells to Asia, while differentials for Europe were trimmed, according to an official statment.
Hong Kong start-up hubs expand city’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia to forge closer ties a year after John Lee visit
HKSTP and Cyberport signed memorandums of understanding to share knowledge and explore collaboration opportunities at Saudi Arabia’s Leap conference The organisations are focusing on three main areas: biotech, green tech and construction, while also p...
