First commercial film to be shown in Saudi Arabia in more than 35 years Hollywood blockbuster ‘Black Panther’ to debut on Wednesday evening in Riyadh cinema “We are very happy to be part of this historic moment – the showing of the first commercial film in the Kingdom after more than 35 years – ”…
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Kingdom also claims a spot among the “Top 10 Countries in Nanotechnology Patents” in 2017 RIYADH, April 16 (CIC) – Saudi Arabia has ranked 23rd among 92 countries in terms of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2017. The vast majority of these patented inventions are…
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Twenty-four countries participate in Gulf Shield-1 drills in Jubail in the Eastern Province RIYADH, April 15 (CIC) – A major joint military exercise with 24 countries to ensure effective partner response to emerging threats, as well as to support stability and security in the region is under way in Jubail, in the Eastern Province…
DetailsCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with Spanish Premier Mariano Rajoyo RIYADH, April 12 – Saudi Arabia and Spain have signed six agreements in the areas of defence, air transport, culture, technology and labour and social development. The deals were signed on Thursday, following a meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Spanish…
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“Whole-istic” program includes film screenings, music performances, art exhibitions and a virtual reality experience highlighting Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern arts community RIYADH, PARIS, April 10 (CIC) – Saudi Arabia’s General Culture Authority (GCA) launched Saudi Cultural Days, a two-day public programme highlighting Saudi art and culture, taking place April 10-11 at Palais…
DetailsTotal of 4,000 tonnes of dates will be donated to the World Food Programme (WFP) and another 3,000 tonnes will be sent to more than 30 countries RIYADH, April 08 (CIC) – United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and 30 countries around the world are to receive 7000 tonnes of dates this year donated…
DetailsRIYADH, April 6, 2018 — As part of the government’s objective in making Saudi Arabia a more business-friendly country, a new initiative has been launched to make it possible for businesses to be registered within a day. The 12 reform initiatives are aimed at modernizing the process of the Kingdom’s administrative procedures enabling both investor…
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U.S.-based AMC has received the first cinema license to open and operate cinemas in the Kingdom After a 35-year ban on cinemas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, AMC expects to open its first theater in Riyadh on April 18 With a population over 32 million people, the Kingdom constitutes the largest market…
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Such activity could attract a fine of SAR500,000 and a jail term RIYADH, April 2 (CIC) – Married individuals planning to spy on their spouse in Saudi Arabia will need to think twice, because such an activity could potentially attract a fine of SAR500,000 ($133,000), along with a prison term for a year, thanks…
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The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, in cooperation with the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, has completed the formulation of visa regulations and submitted them to the State for approval RIYADH, April 1 (CIC) – The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced that the regulations…
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