Business & Money | Monday 10 May, 2021 5:31 am

Uber supports drivers in Saudi Arabia with special Ramadan initiative

 Celebrating the spirit of Ramadan, Uber today announced that it will be rewarding top rated drivers in Saudi Arabia with special incentives* worth 50,000 SAR. Up to 10 drivers a day will be able to unlock 500 SAR each, helping them make the most of their time on the app during the Holy...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 May, 2021 5:28 am

Saudi Arabia approves international central securities depositories instructions

Saudi Capital Market Authority announced on Thursday the approval of International Central Securities Depositories Instructions by the Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa), effective May 6, 2021. The instructions regulate the linkage application process and its conditions, related...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 May, 2021 5:25 am

Sadara announces more than SR1.6 billion net profit; super Q1 results

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) announced its first quarter financial performance for 2021, stating that the company’s revenues reached more than SR4.4 billion — 30.5% higher compared to the previous quarter in 2020 and an increase of more than 80% compared to the same quarter last...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 May, 2021 5:23 am

Najran’s historic Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque reopens for prayer after renovation

The historic Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque has been renovated as part of Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Project for Historical Mosques Renovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under which 30 mosques in 10 regions are be restored and rehabilitated. It is considered one of the oldest buildings in the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 May, 2021 5:16 am

The Jeddah Municipality Launches the “Draw a Nation” Initiative in the Tahlia Walkway.

Eng. Ayed Ali Al-Zahrani, The Undersecretary for the Mayor of Jeddah for Community Service, launched the “Draw a Nation” initiative in the Tahlia Walkway in partnership with international artist Shalimar Sharbatly, which comes within the framework of initiatives to improve the visual scene in...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 May, 2021 5:12 am

Software AG reviews future plans and strategies, inspired by Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation plans

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW), a flagship global advanced software  manufacturer, has lately reviewed plans, strategies, and contributions intended for Saudi Arabia and the region in light of the company’ s vision as well as the Kingdom’s  directions for a wider deployment of...

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Business & Money | Saturday 8 May, 2021 3:19 pm

Expo 2020 Steering Committee urges participants to follow Expo’s lead and join its free vaccination drive to ensure safety of all visitors

The Expo 2020 Dubai Steering Committee has urged all of Expo’s 200-plus participants to join Expo 2020’s vaccination drive, praising the decision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to offer free...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 May, 2021 3:16 pm

The VIP Terminal at Dubai South records rapid increase in private jets movements in Q1 2021

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South announced that private jets movements continued their impressive growth in 2021 with a 336% increase in Q1 2021, reaching 4,904 compared to 1,460 in Q1 2020 and 1,676 in Q1 2019. Aircraft movements include the four FBOs operating at MBRAH, which ...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 8 May, 2021 2:49 pm

WELCOMING A VERY SPECIAL GUEST TO LUCIA CLINIC: NAOMI CAMPBELL!

There’s no one like Naomi. In addition to dominating runways for decades, the incomparable Ms. Campbell has produced a reality show, penned a novel, released an R&B album, starred in roles on the big and small screens, supported and founded charities, and launched a successful web...

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Business & Money | Saturday 8 May, 2021 2:35 pm

Zain KSA sees 14% profit growth

Zain KSA has recorded revenues of about SAR 1,938 million and achieved net profit of SAR 41 million for the first quarter of 2021, a 14% growth as compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Zain KSA explained that these results highlight the sustained profitability of its operations, which has...

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