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sighting-of-ramadan-crescent---when-religion-meets-astronomy_saudi
Sighting Of Ramadan Crescent - When Religion Meets Astronomy Last week the Saudi Supreme Court called on all Muslims to look for the crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan. On Saturday observers said that there was no sight of the crescent, meaning many M... May 06, 2019 0 428 Category: General
security-forces-fully-prepared-for-ramadan-umrah-season_saudi
Security Forces Fully Prepared For Ramadan Umrah Season Saudi Arabia’s security forces have completed their preparations for Umrah season, as part of their efforts to provide the best possible services to pilgrims during Ramadan, allowing them to per... May 05, 2019 0 393 Category: Information
foreign-city-planning-experts-share-their-expertise-at-cities-talk-event-in-riyadh_saudi
Foreign City Planning Experts Share Their Expertise At Cities Talk Event In Riyadh Three international experts in the field of city planning took part in a Cities Talk event in Riyadh, during which they shared the lessons they have learned from their professional experiences and dis... May 05, 2019 0 296 Category: Events
10,000-employees-to-serve-visitors-to-grand-mosque-in-ramadan_saudi
10,000 Employees To Serve Visitors To Grand Mosque In Ramadan The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed all preparations to provide the Umrah pilgrims with consummate services at the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, the head of the presiden... May 05, 2019 0 364 Category: POLITICAL
asian-nurses-end-up-in-prison-for-certificate-forgery_saudi
Asian Nurses End Up In Prison for Certificate Forgery In a bid to secure jobs in Saudi Arabia, some Asian nurses have allegedly presented counterfeit certificates to prove work experience. Some of these women, mostly from India and the Philippines, have ... May 05, 2019 0 870 Category: Crime News
difference-between-moon-sighter-and-astronomer_saudi
Difference Between Moon Sighter and Astronomer What is the difference between a moon-sighter and an astronomer and why does Saudi Arabia depend on them in when seeking the crescent before Ramadan? What is the difference between sighting the Ramada... May 05, 2019 0 578 Category: CULTURAL
esam-al-nahdi,--founder-and-ceo-of-saudi-arabia’s-first-and-leading-digital-banking-platform_saudi
Esam Al-Nahdi, Founder And CEO Of Saudi Arabia’s First And Leading Digital Banking Platform Esam Al-Nahdi is founder and CEO of Riyadh-based HalalaH, Saudi Arabia’s first and leading digital banking platform.  Prior to HalalaH, Al-Nahdi founded multiple entities in the trading,... May 05, 2019 0 1932 Category: General
king-salman-arrives-in-jeddah_saudi
King Salman Arrives In Jeddah Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has arrived in Jeddah from Riyadh on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He flew from King Salman Air Base, where he was seen off by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisa... May 05, 2019 0 427 Category: POLITICAL
culture-ministry-takes-over-running-of-al-muftaha-village-from-principality-of-asir_saudi
Culture Ministry Takes Over Running Of Al-Muftaha Village From Principality Of Asir The Ministry of Culture is taking over from the principality of Asir responsibility for the operation, preservation and development of Al-Muftaha village. “The ministry will work on developin... May 05, 2019 0 444 Category: General
saudi-ministry-launches-pioneers-of-technology-program_saudi
Saudi Ministry Launches Pioneers Of Technology Program The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched an online portal for registration in its “Pioneers of Technology” program on Saturday, sponsored by Minister of Co... May 05, 2019 0 435 Category: General
new-saudi-security-force-to-fight-drug-and-weapons-smuggling-across-mountainous_saudi
New Saudi Security Force To Fight Drug And Weapons Smuggling Across Mountainous Saudi Arabia has deployed a newly created force to combat weapons and drug smuggling by infiltrators across the Kingdom’s mountainous southern border.  The Al-Afwaj Regiment, a new unit ... May 05, 2019 0 505 Category: Information
forum-organized-to-boost-women’s-role-in-saudi-labor-market_saudi
Forum Organized To Boost Women’s Role In Saudi Labor Market The Council of Saudi Chambers’ Coordination Council for Women Affairs (CWA) organized the first forum for the recruitment of women in beauty companies and salons in cooperation with the Riyadh C... May 04, 2019 0 1111 Category: Events
saudi-student-injured-in-north-carolina-shooting-recovering-in-hospital_saudi
Saudi Student Injured In North Carolina Shooting Recovering In Hospital A Saudi student shot when a gunman opened fire in a US college classroom was on Friday recovering in hospital. Officials from the Saudi Embassy in Washington confirmed that Rami Al-Ramadan was among ... May 04, 2019 0 326 Category: MEDICAL
mayor-of-houston-grants-honorary-citizenship-to-saudi-consul-general_saudi
Mayor Of Houston Grants Honorary Citizenship To Saudi Consul General Sultan Al-Anqari, Saudi Arabia’s consul general in Houston, Texas, received honorary US citizenship on Friday for his promotion of Saudi-US relations. The mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, ... May 04, 2019 0 490 Category: Information
saudi-arabia-issues-more-than-6.57m-umrah-visas_saudi
Saudi Arabia Issues More Than 6.57m Umrah Visas The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 6,571,991, of which 5,971,334 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj Ministry. There are 486,876 pilgrim... May 04, 2019 0 367 Category: Information
saudi-arabia’s-islamic-ministry-activates-smart-mosques-system_saudi
Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Ministry Activates Smart Mosques System The Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ branch in Madinah has completed the activation of the smart mosques system. This aims to use state-of-the-art digital systems to monitor mosques in all parts ... May 04, 2019 0 1122 Category: General
economic-forum-held-to-discuss-saudi-reforms_saudi
Economic Forum Held To Discuss Saudi Reforms In collaboration with the International Monetary Fund, the Ministry of Finance hosted an economics forum in Riyadh. The forum was opened by Saad Al-Shahrani, head of the Finance Ministry’s fi... May 04, 2019 0 385 Category: Events
chinese-delegation-discusses-growth-of-cultural-relations_saudi
Chinese Delegation Discusses Growth Of Cultural Relations A delegation of young people from China was briefed on the history and culture of Saudi Arabia as they visited important historical sites. Their visit was part of the third Saudi-Chinese youth meet... May 04, 2019 0 344 Category: CULTURAL
saudi-arabia-has-last-laugh-with-launch-of-google’s-ai-powered-virtual-assistant_saudi
Saudi Arabia Has Last Laugh With Launch Of Google’s AI-powered Virtual Assistant An artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant that can joke and sing in Arabic has been officially launched in Saudi Arabia by Google. The technology giant’s app has been specially ada... May 04, 2019 0 1247 Category: General
riyadh-mosque-delivers-friday-sermon-in-english_saudi
Riyadh Mosque Delivers Friday Sermon In English Al-Maidani Mosque in Al-Wurud district in Riyadh welcomes the followers of Islam every Friday to pray, but here, there is something unique: The mosque delivers the sermon in English. Mohammed Abu S... May 04, 2019 0 1066 Category: CULTURAL
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