RIYADH: An old woman sat on the floor beside a pile of colorful handmade bags, weaving cloth. With her traditional attire and the products she was creating, she looked as though she had come from the distant past. However, she sat in one of the most innovative exhibitions of the Kingdom.She was at the 6th…
I remember exactly the moment I decided to pursue a career in technology. I was born into a home where there were hundreds of computers and devices lying around. My father is an electrical engineer who founded a software company and then went on to run several other IT companies. He was a CEO by…
I remember exactly the moment I decided to pursue a career in technology. I was born into a home where there were hundreds of computers and devices lying around. My father is an electrical engineer who founded a software company and then went on to run several other IT companies. He was a CEO by…
WASHINGTON: The head of the Muslim World League (MWL) has been honored for his global peace efforts, during a tour to the US. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa was presented with a medal by the National Council on US-Arab Relations for his “highly valued” international work to promote harmony among nations. Earlier, the MWL’s secretary-general…
JEDDAH: The development and success of Saudi maritime sector topped the agenda on day two of the international Sustainable Marine Development Towards 2030 and Beyond conference in Jeddah on Wednesday. The evening session highlighted the Kingdom’s achievements in the fields of maritime security and safety, and protection of the marine environment. It also focused on…
RIYADH: The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed a cooperation agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish a world center for the fourth industrial revolution in the Kingdom. The center aims to enhance cooperation between various sectors to prepare for the necessary requirements, train Saudis so they become pioneers in…
JEDDAH: The development and success of Saudi maritime sector topped the agenda on day two of the international Sustainable Marine Development Towards 2030 and Beyond conference in Jeddah on Wednesday. The evening session highlighted the Kingdom’s achievements in the fields of maritime security and safety, and protection of the marine environment. It also focused on…
JEDDAH: Members of the Yemeni expatriate community have expressed jubilation after Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Southern Transition Council (STC) signed an agreement in Riyadh on Tuesday.The agreement will usher in a new era of stability and peace for Yemen and its people.Farouk A. Mohammed, a senior translator, said the Riyadh agreement would have…
Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs meets US secretary of state in Washington RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Tuesday. They began by acknowledging the depth and history of the strategic relationship between the nations, and the important role it plays…
Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs meets US secretary of state in Washington RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Tuesday. They began by acknowledging the depth and history of the strategic relationship between the nations, and the important role it plays…
RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar sponsored on Monday the fourth session of the Asbar World Forum (AWF), held under the theme “Inspiring Saudi Arabia.” The forum was attended by Saudi media minister, Turki Bin Abdullah Al-Shabanah, and other officials at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel. In a press statement following the ceremony, the governor…
RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar sponsored on Monday the fourth session of the Asbar World Forum (AWF), held under the theme “Inspiring Saudi Arabia.” The forum was attended by Saudi media minister, Turki Bin Abdullah Al-Shabanah, and other officials at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel. In a press statement following the ceremony, the governor…
RIYADH: The future of fashion is looking brighter than ever in Saudi Arabia, with thanks in no small part to the kick off of a special event in Riyadh this week. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture and held at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, Fashion Futures is the first event of its…
JEDDAH: A giant open-air family entertainment district — the spectacular Diriyah Oasis — will be created as part of Diriyah Season, which begins on Nov. 21.The Diriyah Season is a month-long festival that will feature diverse sports such as Formula E, top-class men’s tennis, Olympic qualifying elite equestrianism and a world heavyweight boxing title fight…
RIYADH: After making the journey to Riyadh from the UK, Winter Wonderland has turned the Saudi capital into a wintery fair, a perfect place for families and friends to gather. The largest skating rink in the Middle East is surrounded by professional skaters from around the world, watching skaters and demonstrating the right techniques to…
RIYADH: After making the journey to Riyadh from the UK, Winter Wonderland has turned the Saudi capital into a wintery fair, a perfect place for families and friends to gather. The largest skating rink in the Middle East is surrounded by professional skaters from around the world, watching skaters and demonstrating the right techniques to…
The founder of Oyo Rooms, the world’s fastest-growing hotel chain, has said that Saudi Arabia is crucial to his $10 billion company’s global growth strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Ritesh Agarwal, the firm’s 25-year-old CEO, told Arab News that the Kingdom offered “very exciting, magical opportunities.” Saudi…
The founder of Oyo Rooms, the world’s fastest-growing hotel chain, has said that Saudi Arabia is crucial to his $10 billion company’s global growth strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Ritesh Agarwal, the firm’s 25-year-old CEO, told Arab News that the Kingdom offered “very exciting, magical opportunities.” Saudi…
The founder of Oyo Rooms, the world’s fastest-growing hotel chain, has said that Saudi Arabia is crucial to his $10 billion company’s global growth strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Ritesh Agarwal, the firm’s 25-year-old CEO, told Arab News that the Kingdom offered “very exciting, magical opportunities.” Saudi…
Saudi girls’ school launches pioneering project to produce business entrepreneurs of future JEDDAH: Students at a top Saudi school for girls are being given the chance to become the Kingdom’s entrepreneurs of the future by running their own business venture. Dar Al-Fikr School, in Jeddah, has launched an innovative educational and community initiative aimed at…
