Sports | Sunday 24 July, 2022 3:44 pm

Saudi population witnesses an increase in sports and physical activity based on General Authority for Statistics findings

The Ministry of Sports (MoS), Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), Quality of Life (QOL), and the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee (SOAC) are pleased to announce that the Kingdom has taken another important step towards accomplishing its Vision 2030 goals. According to the General Authority for...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 July, 2022 2:23 pm

RTA, Cruise to operate two Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles to chart digital maps

 Cruise, the self-driving car service, will start this month the operation of two Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) to prepare digital maps for Cruise’s self-driving vehicles. The process is a prelude for the launch of the actual service in 2023, rendering Dubai the first city in the...

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Government | Sunday 24 July, 2022 2:20 pm

Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs approves immediate allocation of 2000 residential land plots at Umm Nahad Fourth

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 12:01 pm

TASI almost flat as investors await earnings results: Opening bell

Saudi main index began the week’s trading session almost flat as investors awaited earning results. TASI edged up 0.09 percent to 11,998, while Nomu was unchanged at 20,955 as of 10:08 a.m. Saudi time. Salama Cooperative Insurance Co. surged 9.45 percent, leading gainers, while United...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 11:58 am

UAE platform forays into Saudi Arabia, to ramp up staff strength

UAE-based fitness platform Enhance Fitness is aiming to triple its current trainer base as it announces its launch in Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Enhance Fitness CEO and founder Tarek Mounir said that the platform has around 250 trainers and will be able to reach...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 11:53 am

Saudi Investment Bank shareholders set to receive $80m dividends for H1

The Saudi Investment Bank, known as SAIB, will distribute cash dividends amounting to SR300 million ($80 million) for the first half of 2022. The per-share payout stands at SR0.30 which will be distributed to 1 billion eligible shareholders on Aug. 14, a bourse filing revealed. Last year, ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 24 July, 2022 11:40 am

UAE announces 3 new monkeypox cases

The UAE announced on Sunday three new monkeypox cases, as the country’s health authorities closely monitor the disease. Members of the community are being urged by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) to take safety and preventative measures while traveling or when surrounded by...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 July, 2022 10:47 am

Saudi Arabia reports 338 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Saudi Arabia reported 338 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 807,215.The authorities also confirmed one new COVID-19-related death, raising the total number of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 July, 2022 9:35 am

Hamdan bin Zayed visits 18th edition of Liwa Date Festival

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, hailed the directives and support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Liwa Date Festival as it is one of the most important heritage festivals that celebrate the palm dates product and...

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Government | Sunday 24 July, 2022 9:27 am

Saudi crown prince and Kazakhstan president hold talks, review bilateral ties

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with visiting Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Jeddah on Saturday and the two leaders reviewed the bilateral relations between their countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The crown prince and Tokayev also discussed...

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