Saudi crown prince receives letter from president of Maldives
RIYADH, 20 August: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a letter from the president of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Moez, regarding bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various fields. The message was delivered by Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Moosa Zameer. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Zameer during a reception […]
Buraidah carnival boosts date sales to $20m
RIYADH, 20 August: The Buraidah Dates Carnival in the Qassim region is driving a surge in commercial activity. With a wide variety of Qassim palm dates on display, the event is attracting both local shoppers and international traders. Since the carnival started on Aug. 1, it has generated more than SR78 million ($20 million) in […]
Saudi Arabia spends $133m on maintaining more than 6,000 mosques
RIYADH, 20 August: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has completed work on more than 6,000 mosques across the Kingdom so far this year. In the first half of 2024, the ministry carried out maintenance, cleaning, restoration, and furnishing projects at 6,153 mosques, with a combined investment of nearly SR500 million ($133 million), the Saudi Press […]
Jusoor program to back local creative talent
RIYADH, 20 August: The Architecture and Design Commission has launched the Jusoor program, part of the “Designed in Saudi” initiative, to foster collaboration between local creators, leading companies, and clients seeking innovative design. Jusoor connects designers with businesses, enabling them to turn ideas into market-ready products. This program supports local talent, boosts careers and helps […]
KSrelief delivers critical aid to Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon
RIYADH, 20 August: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has provided much-needed aid to those affected by crises and health challenges in Yemen, Sudan and Lebanon. In Yemen’s Marib governorate, the organization’s Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center Project delivered essential medical services to 521 displaced people and residents who had lost limbs, ranging from prosthetic fittings and rehabilitation […]
1st supermoon of 2024 ‘looks amazing’, says Elon Musk
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday called the first Supermoon of 2024, ‘amazing’ to see. From Monday to Wednesday, stargazers can witness a “full moon that is both a supermoon and a blue moon”, said NASA in a post on X.com. “The Moon looks amazing,” Musk said in a post. According […]
Sensex trades higher, TCS and Wipro lead gains
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Tuesday due to positive action in heavyweight tech stocks like TCS and Wipro. At 9:50 a.m., Sensex was 364 points or 0.44 per cent at 80,774 and Nifty was 108 points or 0.44 per cent at 24,683. Buying is seen in smallcap and […]
Zomato sees block deal worth Rs 5,438 crore for 21 crore shares
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Online food delivery platform Zomato saw a block deal on Tuesday where 21 crore shares (around 2.4 per cent equity) worth Rs 5,438.5 crore changed hands. The block deal, likely by Antfin Singapore, was executed at an average of Rs 258 per share. The Zomato stock was marginally down at Rs […]
‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor Michael Madsen arrested for domestic battery
Los Angeles, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Michael Madsen, who is known for his work in Quentin Tarantino films such as ‘Kill Bill: Volume 1’, ‘Kill Bill: Volume 2’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’, was arrested in Malibu on charges of domestic battery following “a disagreement between” the actor and his wife, DeAnna Madsen. Authorities based at the […]
La Liga: Villarreal and Atletico Madrid play out thrilling 2-2 draw
Madrid, Aug 20 (IANS) Villarreal and Atletico Madrid kicked off their La Liga campaigns with a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Estadio de la Ceramica. Atletico Madrid, fielding a new-look side, found themselves on the back foot early. Missing key players like Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso, Memphis Depay, and Álvaro Morata, Atletico’s defense was breached […]
