Saudi foreign minister meets with WEF chief Klaus Schwab
RIYADH, 15 October: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday received Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab in Riyadh, state news agency SPA reported. The officials discussed opportunities to boost cooperation and topics of common interest.
Experience global cultures as Riyadh Season launches 3 zones with exciting events
RIYADH, 15 October: Riyadh Season 2024 has announced the opening of three zones for the public: Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Al-Suwaidi Park. These zones will host a series of weeks dedicated to communities. Boulevard World will open its doors to the public daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. This season has seen several […]
Foreign Ministry hosts cybersecurity awareness event
RIYADH, 15 October: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Authority, held an exhibition in Riyadh to promote cybersecurity awareness. Under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the event featured six interactive stations educating visitors on cybersecurity threats and safety tips. Visitors could test their […]
Saudi Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms until Friday
RIYADH, 15 October: The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning that there will be thunderstorms in several regions of Saudi Arabia until Friday. The Makkah region is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by flash floods, hail and strong winds, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Taif, Maysan, Adham […]
Saudi Arabia sends second relief plane to Lebanon
RIYADH, 15 October: The second Saudi relief plane, operated by KSrelief, departed on Monday from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, carrying food, medical supplies and shelter aid to Beirut International Airport. This mission follows the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support the Lebanese people. This aid aims […]
After ECI’s directive, Maha transfers 14 deputy, joint secretaries of various departments
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has transferred 14 officers of the rank of Deputy Secretaries and Joint Secretaries posted in various departments. These officers were transferred after the ECI, during its visit to Maharashtra from September 26 to 28, expressed serious displeasure over the state government’s non-compliance with its directives relating to the […]
New Lancet study shows how countries can reduce premature death by half
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Childhood immunisations and low-cost prevention and treatments combined with new health technologies may help reduce premature deaths by 50 per cent, according to a new study published by The Lancet Commission on Tuesday. The report laid out a roadmap for every nation that chooses to do so to cut the […]
IBM acquires Bengaluru-based Prescinto for renewable energy asset management
Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Tech major IBM on Tuesday announcing it has acquired Prescinto, a leading provider of asset performance management (APM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) for renewables, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will enhance the capabilities of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), the company’s solution for asset lifecycle management. Moreover, it will further IBM’s leadership […]
Record 2.25 lakh housing units sold in India in Jan-Sep, equity investments surge
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Indian housing market saw over 225,000 units being sold during the first nine months of the year, demonstrating strong performance in absolute terms, according to a new report. The sustained positive sentiment in the housing market has encouraged developers to launch new projects and additional phases, resulting in approximately […]
Ranbir Kapoor looks dapper in new haircut by Aalim Hakim, fans say ‘for Dhoom 4’
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor looked-every-inch dapper after he got a new haircut by celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim. Hakim on Tuesday took to Instagram, where he dropped three pictures with the superstar. The first was a picture of Ranbir’s side profile as sported short slick hair. The second was a close up […]
