RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United States have signed a record-breaking defence agreement valued at nearly $142 billion, marking the largest arms deal in history. Announced by the White House during a high-level meeting in Riyadh, the agreement reflects deepening military and strategic cooperation between the two nations. The comprehensive deal spans multiple sectors, providing […]
myAster app is a one-stop solution for all Aster services in the country – hospital, pharmacies and clinics (Aster Clinics will be launched in KSA soon). It will provide the user with easy access to doctor appointments, telehealth consultations, home delivery of pharmacy and wellness products and a wide range of wellbeing solutions. myAster also […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s provocative statements regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia, calling them a blatant violation of international law. Khalifa Bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejected any threats to its sovereignty, […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned and rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks regarding the displacement of Palestinians, reaffirming the centrality of the Palestinian issue to the Arab and Muslim world. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom praised the solidarity shown by Arab nations in opposing these […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a significant policy shift, permitting foreign property investment in real estate firms operating in Mecca and Medina. The move, aimed at attracting international capital, is part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy beyond oil. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) confirmed that foreign property investors can now […]
JEDDAH: India has officially signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, securing a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims. The agreement was signed by Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah. Minister Rijiju took to social media platform X, stating, “Hajj […]
Almosafer’s comprehensive trends report highlights domestic tourism trends in Saudi for 2024 Riyadh: Almosafer’s latest travel trend report reveals a robust 44% growth in domestic bookings in 2024, marking a significant contribution (over 40%) to the overall travel landscape in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom’s rapidly growing and evolving tourism offerings continue to shape domestic travel […]
All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress where Morocco, Portugal and Spain were appointed as the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030™, with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (one in each country), while Saudi Arabia was selected to stage the FIFA World […]
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced that archaeologists discovered a Bronze Age town in the Khaybar Oasis, located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a discovery published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE. The announcement was made today at a press conference held by RCU in the Saudi Press Agency […]
Critical topics to be addressed during the event include AI in security, cybersecurity risks, green technologies for fire prevention, emergency response strategies, and safeguarding critical infrastructure The event will feature a record number of exhibitors, with 310 exhibitors from more than 32 countries and over 17,000 visitors expected Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the […]
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 […]
