Campaign launched to enhance hospitality standards
Riyadh, 15 September: The Ministry of Tourism has launched the “Our Guests Are Our Priority” campaign, which aims to reinforce hospitality facilities’ adherence to licensing and classification standards, ensuring compliance with all requirements and regulations. The first phase of the campaign, which began in early September, focuses on media and awareness activities that engage all […]
KSrelief provides aid in Sudan, Yemen and Lebanon
RIYADH, 15 September: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide humanitarian assistance in several regions. In Sudan, the agency distributed 500 food baskets in the Dongola region, Northern State, on Thursday, benefiting 5,105 individuals affected by flash floods and heavy rains. The action formed part of the second phase of the 2024 food security […]
Vibrant feathers in Asir’s cap
RIYADH, 15 September: Asir, a region renowned for its natural beauty, is also a sanctuary for a range of migratory birds. These feathered visitors, some of which have inhabited the region for millennia, contribute significantly to the area’s rich biodiversity. The region’s diverse habitats, from highlands to plains, provide ideal conditions for a variety of […]
Saudi delegation meets UK’s National Audit Office to boost cooperation, expertise
LONDON, 15 September: A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Auditing Bureau met with officials from the UK’s National Audit Office in London to discuss strengthening cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of public sector auditing, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. During the meeting, both parties explored opportunities for collaboration on performance reviews, financial […]
Who’s Who: Haneen Al-Saleh, managing director of Bosch’s regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 15 September: Haneen Al-Saleh is the managing director of Bosch’s regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. She spearheads the company’s commitment to the country by driving innovation and collaboration across key sectors, including mobility, consumer goods, and energy. Al-Saleh leads the team’s efforts in evolving the business of hydrogen, digitalization, and energy diversification while fostering […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 22,373 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 15 September: Saudi authorities arrested 22,373 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 14,216 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,943 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Saudi Arabia presents space advances at G20 meeting in Brazil
RIYADH, 15 September: Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Mohammed Al-Tamimi led the Saudi delegation at the fifth G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, from Sept. 11 to 13. This year’s meeting, initiated during Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency, focused on “Space Economy and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities.” Al-Tamimi highlighted […]
No Saudi-Israeli normalization without Palestinian state: Prince Turki
LONDON, 15 September: There will be no normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established, Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the former head of the Kingdom’s intelligence services, has warned. During a talk at London-based think tank Chatham House, the former Saudi ambassador to the US also discussed Washington’s role […]
Shabbir Ali seeks greater representation to weaker sections in new TPCC body
Hyderabad, Sept.14 (NSS):Advisor to the Telangana Government (SC, ST, OBC & Minorities) Mohammed Ali Shabbir has called on newly appointed Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud to ensure greater representation of weaker sections in the new TPCC body. During a courtesy meeting at Shabbir Ali’s residence in Jubilee Hills on Saturday, the […]
Big relief for Telangana palm oil farmers as Centre hikes import duty
Hyderabad, Sept.14 (NSS): In response to the request by Telangana Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, the Union government has issued an order raising the import duty on crude palm oil from 5.5 to 27.5 percent. This decision, which comes after the Minister’s appeal to Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is expected to benefit domestic palm […]
