Apple to launch online store in Saudi Arabia in 2025
RIYADH, 9 December: Apple announced plans on Monday to expand in Saudi Arabia, starting with an online store launch in summer 2025. The store will offer the full product range with service and Arabic support. In 2026, Apple will open flagship retail stores, enhancing customer access to products and services. As part of this expansion, […]
Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan discuss bolstering energy cooperation
RIYADH, 9 December: Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov for discussions on strengthening energy relations. The talks in Riyadh centered around cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan in renewable energy as well as means of enhancing their partnership in various energy fields, including energy transformations […]
Misk Foundation headquarters awarded WELL certificate for innovative design
RIYADH, 9 December: The headquarters of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, also known as the Misk Foundation, received the WELL gold certificate on Sunday for its innovative urban design. The globally recognized certificate is given by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) which aims to encourage organizations to prioritize health and well-being through building design. […]
Minister receives newly appointed Japanese envoy to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 9 December: Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz received the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom Morino Yusanari in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various fields. Prince Turki also wished the Japanese ambassador […]
Saudi Arabia says it is satisfied with steps taken to ensure safety of Syrian people
RIYADH, 9 December: Saudi Arabia has followed recent developments in Syria and is satisfied with the positive steps that have been taken to ensure the safety of the Syrian people, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The Kingdom is also satisfied with steps taken to stop bloodshed in the country and preserve its institutions […]
Saudi Arabia to host Arabic day events in New York
RIYADH, 9 December: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, in collaboration with the permanent mission of Saudi Arabia to the UN in New York, will stage events from Dec. 9 to 11 at UN headquarters to celebrate World Arabic Language Day. This year’s theme is “Arabic Language and AI — Advancing Innovation While […]
South Korean President’s approval rating hits new low after martial law chaos
Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating has plunged to 17.3 per cent, the lowest level since he took office in 2022, a poll showed on Monday. The survey, conducted by Realmeter and commissioned by a local news outlet, showed a whopping 7.7 percentage point drop in positive responses toward Yoon’s performance […]
S Korea: 7 dead, 1 missing as fishing boat capsizes off southeastern coast
Gyeongju/Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) Seven people died and one person remained unaccounted for after a fishing boat capsized off the southeastern coast on Monday, the Coast Guard said. There were eight crew members aboard the 29-tonne Geumgwang when the fishing vessel collided with a 456-tonne cargo ship and capsized in waters near Gyeongju, about 270 […]
Singapore: 50 evacuated after fire breaks out in residential block
Singapore, Dec 9 (IANS) Fifty people were evacuated following a fire that broke out on Monday morning in a residential block in eastern Singapore, authorities said. The Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) reported that it was alerted to a fire at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block along Tampines Street at about 6:40 A.M., […]
Brazil still on alert for storms, floods
Sao Paulo, Dec 9 (IANS) South Brazil’s Santa Catarina state remains on alert for heavy storms, which have triggered flooding, landslides, and evacuations in 22 cities, according to the country’s civil defence authority. Joinville, the largest city in the state, has been suffering flooding since Thursday, with the weather service forecasting rain to persist until […]
