Saudi GEA chief named most influential personality of last decade at MENA Effie Awards
RIYADH, 23 November: The head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority was named the most influential personality of the last decade at the MENA Effie Awards ceremony in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event, which was held on Thursday as part of this year’s Riyadh Season calendar, honored Turki Alalshikh’s contribution to the […]
Future cool: Understanding the Saudi national air conditioning replacement scheme
RIYADH, 23 November: The National Center for Waste Management, also known as MWAN, in collaboration with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, announced on Thursday the launch of the third phase of the Replace initiative to dispose of old window air conditioners nationwide. This scheme aims to enhance energy efficiency by replacing 250,000 old window air […]
Saudi Orchestra dazzles audiences in Tokyo
TOKYO, 23 November: The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir gave a finale performance on Friday at the Tokyo Opera City Theater of its “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra” concert, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Tokyo show marked the fifth leg of the Saudi Orchestra’s global run, following critically acclaimed performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York City, […]
Riyadh Design Law Treaty signed at intellectual property conference in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 23 November: Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization officially adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The treaty, which aims to enhance designers’ rights and unify design registration procedures, was finalized at the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty at the King […]
Jeddah chamber concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week forum
JEDDAH, 23 November: The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday concluded the Global Entrepreneurship Week forum. The two-day event held at the chamber’s headquarters featured the participation of strategic partners such as King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Monshaat, the Social Development […]
Saudi authorities thwart attempts to smuggle Captagon pills
RIYADH, 23 November: The Saudi authorities have thwarted attempts to smuggle 313,906 Captagon pills at the Al-Haditha border crossing. The pills were found hidden in vehicles trying to enter the Kingdom. According to officials, the discoveries were made during routine customs inspections using advanced security technologies and K-9 units, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The […]
Saudi Artisanal Co. showcases artisanry at Banan 2024 exhibition
RIYADH, 23 November: The Saudi Artisanal Co. is showcasing a variety of handicrafts that reflect authentic Saudi heritage in an effort to support artisans during the Saudi International Handicrafts Week Exhibition, or Banan, taking place in Riyadh from Nov. 23 to 29. The exhibition, organized by the Heritage Commission and in its second edition, brings […]
Saudi and Japanese culture ministers discuss ways to strengthen cooperation
RIYADH, 23 November: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met with his Japanese counterpart Toshiko Abe on Friday, Nov. 22. The two discussed various ways to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency. Prince Badr met with Abe as part of […]
Japanese govt approves 250 billion USD economic package to ease prices
Tokyo, Nov 23 (IANS) The Japanese government has approved a comprehensive economic package worth 39 trillion yen (about $250 billion), as it seeks to shore up consumer spending amid rising prices. The package, adopted at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting in the afternoon, includes subsidies to mitigate the negative impact of higher energy prices and cash […]
321 arrested in Tunisia for drug trafficking, criminal offences
Tunis, Nov 23 (IANS) Tunisian security units arrested 321 “dangerous” individuals who were allegedly involved in drug trafficking and various criminal offences, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said in a statement posted on its Facebook page. “The operations occurred at dawn this Friday in the northern province of Bizerte and Beja province in northwestern Tunisia,” it […]
