Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 May, 2019 4:36 am

Six conditions for obtaining 'Special Privilege Iqama'

The six conditions for granting the “Special Privilege Iqama” are as follows: 1 – Holding a valid passport. 2 – Applicant should be financially solvent. 3 – Applicant should be at least 21 years of age. 4 – If he is staying in the Kingdom, he should...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 May, 2019 4:12 am

Ramadan sparks competition among young vendors in Jeddah

Traditional foods and beverages become particularly important to families and individuals during the holy month of Ramadan. Naturally, then, the evenings when people break their fasts become a unique opportunity for culinary-based businesses and street vendors in Saudi Arabia’s towns and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 May, 2019 3:37 am

Darea Nights launched with lots of interactive Ramadan activities

Darea nights kicked off under the “Ramadan Season” in the city of Riyadh during the holy month of Ramadan. The nights start during the evening from 9:30 am until 2:00 am. The event focuses on showing the strength of the architecture, the economy laterals of the Kingdom as well as the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 May, 2019 3:13 am

Treat pilgrims with kindness: Shiekh Sudais

General President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais has stressed the necessity to follow the path of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in guiding pilgrims and visitors, Saudi Press Agency quoted him as saying. He said kindness, wisdom and kind...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 May, 2019 2:51 am

Customs World showcases revolutionary )RIISE( project in Uzbekistan and Romania

Customs World, a subsidiary of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) showcased their revolutionary in-house developed customs (RIISE) projectin Uzbekistan. As part of an official UAE delegation to Uzbekistan that aims to enhance investment and development between the two...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 May, 2019 2:39 am

Saudi Digital Academy opens ‘data science’ camp

The Saudi Digital Academy on Saturday launched its first program aimed at training 100 male and female graduates as part of its data science camp.  The camp features more than 14 programs in technical and professional areas, including probability, statistics, data visualization and...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 11 May, 2019 4:51 am

Samsung enriches users' lives in Ramadan with its latest innovations

In keeping up with the fast-paced lifestyle of Saudi consumers, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. provides the latest variety of smartphones and household appliances in 2019. Samsung is dedicated to enriching the lives of users with their multifaceted devices during the holy month of Ramadan to enable...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 May, 2019 3:54 am

Saudi Justice Ministry announces rise in registered lawyers

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the total number of lawyers registered with the ministry has reached 6,270, including 487 female lawyers. In 2019, the ministry has already issued 774 licenses for legal practices, 619 for male lawyers and 155 for female lawyers. Local lawyers seem to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 11 May, 2019 3:49 am

Organization of Islamic Cooperation keen to showcase depth of Islamic culture, says chief

Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), commended the efforts of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) during the third extraordinary session of ISESCO’s general conference at King Abdullah Economic City, in ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 11 May, 2019 3:00 am

Three Ways Ford’s Adaptive Cruise Control Cuts Stress and Busts Traffic Jams

Traffic is a key source of stress on the road. Being stuck in gridlock can result in feelings of irritation, boredom and anxiety, potentially leading to road rage and aggressive driving behaviour. Ford’s Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)1driver assist technology can minimise these issues by...

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