Saudi Arabia updates regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services
RIYADH, 2 October: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Tuesday updates to the regulations governing temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services, Saudi Press Agency reported. These changes, approved by the Saudi Cabinet in its session on Tuesday, will aim to provide more flexibility for the private sector, allowing […]
NEOM unveils designs by Stefano Ricci for Sindalah Yacht Club
NEOM, 2 October: Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. The Sindalah Yacht Club has been designed in collaboration with Stefano Ricci, and marks the Italian designer’s first foray into club interior design. “As we place the finishing […]
Talal Foundation, Saudi rights body unite to support women, children
RIYADH, 2 October: The Talal Foundation and the Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting the rights of women and children. The partnership aims to safeguard the legal rights of women and children, conduct studies on maternal and childcare needs, and launch community initiatives to support victims […]
AlUla archaeology conference to explore challenges, future of nomadic societies
RIYADH, 2 October: The Royal Commission for AlUla will host a global archaeology conference addressing the future of archaeology and the heritage of nomadic societies on Oct. 30-31. The conference, set to alternate with the AlUla World Archaeology Summit year after year, will bring together researchers and experts in archaeology and cultural heritage from around […]
Saudi Arabia to boost public security with 3 new initiatives
RIYADH, 2 October: The General Directorate of Public Security has launched three new initiatives aimed at enhancing security operations and services offered to citizens, residents and visitors, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The directorate shared details about the initiatives which were launched by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif under the Quality […]
KSrelief medical volunteers help amputees, cardiac patients in Ukraine, Tanzania
RIYADH, 2 October: A team of medical volunteers affiliated with Saudi aid agency KSrelief concluded on Sunday a project to fit prosthetic limbs for Ukrainian refugees in Rzeszow, Poland. The project ran from Sept. 23 to 29, 2024. KSrelief’s medical team fitted prosthetic limbs for 21 beneficiaries during the campaign. Meanwhile, a team of volunteers […]
Tech initiative launched to support startups, digital growth
RIYADH, 2 October: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the Tech Talent Hub initiative in collaboration with recruitment and human resources companies to offer services and benefits to technology startups and digital talent. The initiative aims to support the tech sector and boost the growth of the digital economy, the Saudi […]
Cultural showcase unites Saudi, Pakistani communities in Jeddah
JEDDAH, 2 October: The Consulate General of Pakistan recently organized a joint event to celebrate the national days of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The event, organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Investors Forum, aimed to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi ties, and highlight shared cultural and social values. High-profile diplomats, entrepreneurs, community members, and media representatives from both […]
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait sign MoU to boost cultural cooperation
RIYADH, 2 October: Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman bin Bedah Al-Mutairi met at the Riyadh International Book Fair. They emphasized the strong historical ties between the two countries and the importance of cultural collaboration under […]
KSrelief provides aid to Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan
RIYADH, 2 October: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has provided tens of thousands of shelter packages and other support to vulnerable communities across Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The agency distributed 6,000 cartons of dates in the Shabwah governorate of Yemen, benefiting 36,000 needy and displaced people affected by […]
