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Priority for Saudi citizens in IT-related jobs

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi on Monday announced a decision to localize the communication and information technology professions to create 9,000 jobs in the private sector. The

International Teacher’s Day observed in Riyadh

RIYADH: The director general of Education in Riyadh, Hamad bin Nasser Al-Wahaibi, on Monday launched a series of events to mark International Teacher’s Day under the slogan “Teachers: Leadership in times of crisis; reimagining the

Joy, disbelief and gratitude as pilgrims perform Umrah again

JEDDAH: Viewers across Saudi Arabia and the world tuned in last night to watch the first of the Kingdom’s residents perform Umrah after a more-than-six-month hiatus. It was once impossible to image that the two Holy Mosques would shut

Fintech Saudi launches accelerator program to empower local entrepreneurs

RIYADH: Fintech Saudi is launching a three-month innovation and entrepreneurship program to support the Kingdom’s fintech industry. The

Weather warnings issued in Saudi Arabia until Wednesday

RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for some regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The bad weather is expected to continue until Wednesday. The

Hard work and planning behind successful return of Umrah

MAKKAH: After careful coordination and planning, the first phase of the resumption of Umrah has brought joy to Muslims everywhere, but hard work

Harassers face ‘naming and shaming’ after Saudi Shoura Council ruling

JEDDAH: Violations of Saudi Arabia’s anti-sexual harassment laws could be punished by “naming and shaming” following a decision by the Kingdom’s Shoura Council to approve a defamation penalty. The council voted in

Saudi Arabia looks to cut spending in bid to shrink deficit

Saudi Arabia plans to reduce spending next year by about 7.5 percent to SR990 billion ($263.9 billion) as it seeks to reduce its deficit. This compares to spending of SR1.07 trillion this year, it said in a preliminary budget statement. The

Saudi health campaigners think pink for breast cancer awareness month

JEDDAH: Breast cancer, once a taboo subject in many Saudi social settings, is now openly talked about thanks to years of awareness campaigns led by an organization bearing the name of a victim of the disease, Zahra. As Breast Cancer Awareness

Saudi Arabia affirms need to take measures to address pandemic

Saudi Arabia affirmed the need for cooperation and peace in light of the unprecedented, global crisis provoked by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its dire economic, social, and humanitarian effects. This came during a speech