Healthcare | Saturday 24 August, 2019 7:08 am

Health Ministry treats 649,690 Hajj pilgrims

The Ministry of Health has revealed specialized services provided by its hospitals and health centers in Makkah, Madinah and holy sites for pilgrims during Hajj. The ministry said that the number of pilgrims who received treatment in hospitals and health centers reached 649,690. The number of...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 24 August, 2019 6:12 am

DEWA launches 6th annual Sustainability Report

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, in its 6th annual Sustainability Report, has summarised its efforts to promote social and economic sustainability as well as provide a sustainable model for energy and water. The report focuses on ways to support economic growth without damaging...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 August, 2019 6:10 am

Saudi women with media licenses can run business in public place

Saudi women, who have media licenses, can now run their activities in public places, not necessarily in designated women-only spaces, following the changes in the regulations carried out by the concerned authorities recently, Okaz has learned. The Ministry of Ministry of Media and the General...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 August, 2019 6:05 am

IKEA to invest $1.4 bn in China strategy

IKEA plans to invest 10 billion yuan  (US$1.41 billion) in the Chinese market to advance its commercial operations and digitization, it announced at a press briefing in Beijing at which it outlined its strategy for the next three years, Yicai Global reported. This is the largest annual...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 5:14 am

Creative Portrait of Crown Prince Draws Visitors to Village of Roses

A portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which was created using more than 9,000 fingerprints, has attracted thousands of visitors to the Village of Roses at Taif Season.  The Saudi artist, Talal Al-Abbasi, expressed his joy and pride in the portrait, which he considers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 3:16 am

Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences Collaborates with Department of Culture and Tourism, to Host Orphaned Children of Beit Al Khair Society

As part of the ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism hosted an inspiring dinner for the orphaned children of ‘Bait Al Khair Society’. The exclusive event welcomed 21 children along with ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 3:10 am

UAE Delegation Honors Taif Season Organizers

A popular band that has participated in the UAE pavilion in Souk Okaz, held this year as part of Taif Season, visited officials of the season and market in their administrative headquarters to thank them for their efforts this year to expand and develop the market.  Officials of the band...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 24 August, 2019 2:49 am

HUAWEI P30 Pro Limited Edition Pearl White: Come for the look, stay for the experience

The HUAWEI P30 Pro is one of Huawei’s most coveted phones yet, bringing home countless awards, accolades and even selling 10 million units in a record time of 85 days. While its premium features and powerful hardware certainly raises the bar for a modern smartphone, users can also enjoy its...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 24 August, 2019 1:47 am

The fourth generation of the RS icon:
the new Audi RS 6 Avant

25 years of RS, 25 years of high-performance station wagons from Audi: With the new Audi RS 6 Audi Sportis ushering in a new chapter in the history of the high-performance Avant. Even more power combined with increased efficiency thanks to mild hybrid system turn the RS 6 Avant into the perfect...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 August, 2019 6:40 am

Souk Okaz Provides Platform for Productive Families and Gezani Cuisine/Jizani Kitchen is Witnessing a Remarkable Turnout

“Taif Season” is having an impact on all sections of the Taif community, providing them with support, opportunities, and platforms for them to flourish. Productive families are benefiting from this support, with a special area created in Souk Okaz that features more than 40 different...

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