Business & Money | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:47 pm

SAGO Completes Procedures for 3rd Wheat Tender in 2020

Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has completed procedures for importing 655,000 tons of wheat , representing the third tender for 2020, from the European Union, the Black Sea, Australia , North and South America; except Canada.Governor of SAGO Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Fares stated today that this...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:00 pm

Strict new regulations for Saudi stores, malls to re-open

Saudi retail stores and shopping malls have been given strict new rules governing their reopening as the coronavirus curfew is eased, including disinfection every 24 hours and a ban on customers paying with banknotes. Shoppers must adhere to social distancing at all times and no child under...

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Government | Monday 27 April, 2020 10:44 am

Safe prayers: Makkah promotes social distancing for worshippers

Social distancing measures have been introduced for worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in the Grand Mosque. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched the measures as part of its strategy to combat coronavirus. The move, which was implemented in coordination...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 3:08 am

Acer for Education announces strategic partnership with Skooler in EMEA

Acer for Education today announced that they have partnered with Skooler, developer of a leading learning tools platform, to enrich their offer for the education market.  Thanks to this partnership, Acer for Education will enhance their portfolio dedicated to schools and education...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 2:25 am

Regional SMEs To Leverage The Power Of Agile Communications With Avaya IP Office Subscription

As global demand for easy-to-deploy communications solutions intensifies, Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today made it easier than ever for regional small and medium-sized enterprises to leverage the power of agile communications with the launch of Avaya IP Office Subscription. This new offer is ...

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Government | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:50 am

Saudi Arabia Signs SR955 Million Contract with China for Testing Coronavirus

In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to immediately provide necessary equipment, supplies and medications to confront the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and as a result of the phone call...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:44 am

RTA processes 882k digital transactions in Q1 2020

As much as 882,428 transactions were processed through smart apps of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) during the first quarter of this year. The figure reflects a sizable increase of almost 38% from the corresponding figure recorded during the same period last year, which amounted to 638,709 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:42 am

Rotana President and CEO shares message of hope for Ramadan

Guy Hutchinson, President and CEO of Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, has issued a statement outlining his hopes for the future of the hospitality industry in the wake of the current COVID-19...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:29 am

Tackle Increased Screen Time and Eye Strain with HONOR 9X PRO’s intelligent screen display

Smartphone usage has seen a significant surge owing to social distancing measures implemented across the world and people turning to their devices to stay connected and for entertainment. As screen time continues to increase during isolation, the desire to reduce eye strain and view feeds...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:13 am

Twitter records 17 million Tweets in the month leading into Ramadan 2020

As people prepare to observe Ramadan during the current special circumstances, Twitter has already monitored 17 million Tweets about Ramadan in the month leading into the holy month, a 70% increase in conversation since last year. To celebrate Ramadan, Twitter has launched three new hashtag...

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