In a first-of-its-kind move, Heinz is ditching its iconic ketchup label to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day. Starting on September 19, Heinz will allow people across the Kingdom to share their congratulatory messages in a truly unique way. Instead of the usual Heinz logo, ketchup bottles will feature a blank green keystone, leaving space for […]
EMIRATES: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan […]
In Saudi, Over 1 million new homes due by 2030. 7.4 million sqm of new retail and 7.7 million sqm of new offices expected, 362,000 new hotel rooms planned and under construction. Riyadh : Since the unveiling of Vision 2030 in 2016, projects containing 1,048,000 residential units have been announced, 4% of which have already been […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the “One Million Saudi in AI” initiative, aiming to empower 1 million citizens in artificial intelligence (AI), as per agency reports. Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan and Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) President Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi launched the initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human […]
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti athlete Faisal Sorour achieved a remarkable victory at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, winning a gold medal in the men’s shotput-F63 category on Saturday, September 7. Sorour delivered an impressive throw of 15.31 meters, which not only secured his gold medal but also highlighted his continued excellence in the sport. This victory marks Sorour’s […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission has announced the details of the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert, scheduled to take place in London on 28th September, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Also read: Bookcation: Why you should take a vacation to read books Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Music Commission, shared at a press […]
RIYADH: The Elephant Clock, created by the Arab scholar Al-Jazari (1136-1206 AD), is a remarkable example of early innovation, showcasing the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). This 800-year-old masterpiece is on display at the King Salman Science Oasis, Saudi Arabia, during the “STEAM” Science and Technology Festival, offering a glimpse into […]
IMF Recognizes Saudi Arabia’s Surpassing of Vision 2030 Tourism Target, Boosting Economic Growth. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector as a major contributor to its economic diversification in its 2024 Article IV Consultation report. The report acknowledges Saudi Arabia’s success in surpassing the Vision 2030 target of […]
RIYADH: On World Vulture Awareness Day, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced a rare discovery: three breeding colonies of endangered Eurasian Griffon vultures. These colonies were found within the reserve, marking a significant conservation achievement. Vultures play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by acting as nature’s clean-up crew, […]
NEW YORK: United Nations officials on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages, and a massive scale-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The appeals were made by Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations at the UN’s […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has vaccinated 161,000 Palestinian children in two days as part of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, surpassing the initial target of around 156,550. Speaking at a press conference today (via video link from Gaza) to journalists in Geneva, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, […]
