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saudi-stock-exchange-will-be-classified-as-a-secondary-emerging-market-in-the-ftse-global-equity-index-series_UAE

Saudi Stock Exchange Will Be Classified As A Secondary Emerging Market In The FTSE Global Equity Index Series FTSE Russell announced on Wednesday that the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) will be classified as a “Secondary Emerging” market in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series from its previous sta... March 29, 2018 963 Category: General

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A Realistic View Of Saudi-UK Partnership CROWN Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s historic visit to London was indeed a quantum leap forward in Riyadh-London relations. It marked a new stage in the development of a strategic partnership that... March 29, 2018 966 Category: General

roads-of-arabia-expo-plays-crucial-role-in-enhancing-saudi-american-cultural-ties_UAE

Roads Of Arabia Expo Plays Crucial Role In Enhancing Saudi-American Cultural Ties “Roads of Arabia,” a premier exhibition on Saudi archaeological masterpieces through the ages, has been successfully hosted by 13 international museums in Europe, the United States and Asi... March 29, 2018 913 Category: General

scc-in-riyadh-sentenced-two-citizens-to-47-years-in-prison-for-joining-iraqi-kataib-hezbollah_UAE

SCC In Riyadh Sentenced Two Citizens To 47 Years In Prison For Joining Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah The Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh appealed the request of the general prosecutor to sentence two citizens to the death penalty. The court sentenced the first man to 25 years in prison an... March 29, 2018 991 Category: General

saudi-arabias-kaust-startups-have-taken-top-prizes-in-recent-entrepreneurship-competitions_UAE

Saudi Arabias KAUST Startups Have Taken Top Prizes In Recent Entrepreneurship Competitions Startups from the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) have taken top prizes in the Kingdom’s recent entrepreneurship competitions. Leading the way was KAUST startup Sade... March 29, 2018 1070 Category: General

saudi-court-victory-gives-better-job-prospects-to-600-graduates-from-taif-university_UAE

Saudi Court Victory Gives Better Job Prospects To 600 Graduates From Taif University Six hundred graduates from Taif University moved a step closer to gaining higher-level jobs after a five-year wait and a two-and-a-half-year legal battle waged by 14 fellow students who took up the ca... March 29, 2018 964 Category: General

king-salman-to-award-dollar-2000-each-to-saudi-student-studying-abroad_UAE

King Salman To Award Dollar 2000 Each To Saudi Student Studying Abroad Tens of thousands of Saudi students studying abroad will each receive $2,000 from the government to support their education. King Salman approved on Wednesday a recommendation made by Crown Prince Mo... March 29, 2018 1010 Category: General

ispp-launches-to-raise-awareness-of-positive-psychology_UAE

ISPP Launches To Raise Awareness Of Positive Psychology The first International Symposium on Positive Psychology (ISPP), organized by the Department of Psychology of Effat University, began on Wednesday. The two-day event will showcase recent research dev... March 29, 2018 1040 Category: General

Kingdom Celebrates Earth Hours 2018 Kingdom joined the world in celebrating earth hour from Riyadh, Jeddah and eastern province a number of hotels, municipalities, government and non-government offices participated in the celebration on... March 29, 2018 1028 Category: General

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Crown Prince Discusses Kingdoms 3 Major Projects The giant developmental projects of the Red Sea, Qiddiya and NEOM will enhance the position of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the world tourism map, according to the chief executives of these projects... March 29, 2018 1103 Category: General

saudi-woman-beats-crowd-of-sexual-harassers-in-saudi-arabia_UAE

Saudi Woman Beats Crowd Of Sexual Harassers In Saudi Arabia A very peculiar incident was reported from Saudi Arabia. A woman was spotted beating a group of men in the public park in Riyadh Alya Street. This incident was reported through a video that was cap... March 29, 2018 1355 Category: General

saudi-man-was-arrested-for-forcing-a-child-to-smoke_UAE

Saudi Man Was Arrested For Forcing A Child To Smoke Nowadays social media has become such a platform where everyone tries to express their feelings and share some important moments of their life with people. Sometimes some posts on social media ca... March 29, 2018 1215 Category: General

saudi-police-arrested-a-driver-who-sexually-harassed-a-disabled-girl_UAE

Saudi Police Arrested A Driver Who Sexually Harassed A Disabled Girl A video was posted on social media on Sunday that caused a stir on social media. The viral video showed that a taxi driver of some app-based ride-hailing was trying to harass a girl who suffered from ... March 29, 2018 1165 Category: General

supreme-court-to-issue-an-official-statement-to-disqualify-lawsuits-seeking-forcible-separation-of-couples_UAE

Supreme Court To Issue An Official Statement To Disqualify Lawsuits Seeking Forcible Separation Of Couples SOME families have still been approaching courts to get the marriages annulled on the grounds of the incompatibility of tribal status of the couples or because of ongoing differences between their tri... March 31, 2018 977 Category: General

scth-has-completed-preparation-of-the-bylaws-for-tourist-visas_UAE

SCTH Has Completed Preparation Of The Bylaws For Tourist Visas The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has completed preparation of the bylaws for tourist visas and recently referred them to the state for approval. The bylaws were set up in ... March 31, 2018 950 Category: General

saudi-female-scuba-diving-pioneer-strives-to-push-forward-kingdom-tourism-plan_UAE

Saudi Female Scuba Diving Pioneer Strives To Push Forward Kingdom Tourism Plan Saudi female scuba diving pioneer strives to push forward Kingdom’s tourism plan THE sky is clear, the sun is shining, and the sea is a glimmering turquoise. Nouf Alosaimi is on a discovery... March 31, 2018 909 Category: General

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Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Oversees Agreement To Localize Military Manufacturing Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, in Seattle on Friday oversaw a signing ceremony for the establishment of a joint project aimed at localizing more than 55% of ... March 31, 2018 940 Category: General

regional-water-laboratory-located-in-jeddah-serves-more-than-6-million-people_UAE

Regional Water Laboratory Located In Jeddah Serves More Than 6 Million People The regional water laboratory located in Jeddah serves more than 6 million people in 16 cities and governorates. Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, head of the laboratory, said, “The laboratory supervises t... April 01, 2018 907 Category: General

itikaf-allowed-only-on-roof-of-prophet's-mosque-in-madinah_UAE

Itikaf Allowed Only On Roof Of Prophet's Mosque In Madinah The prospective worshipers who intend to perform the ritual of Itikaf (seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshiping) during the month of Ramadan will be allowed to do so only o... April 01, 2018 1593 Category: General

saudi-law-criminalizes-spying-on-spouse-mobile-phone_UAE

Saudi Law Criminalizes Spying On Spouse Mobile Phone Husbands or wives caught tampering with each others’ mobile phones risk tough measures under the Saudi law which criminalises such acts. Lawbreakers convicting of spying on the spouse&rsquo... April 01, 2018 967 Category: General