RIYADH, May 14 (CIC) – Women in Saudi Arabia are all gearing up for the red-letter day on June 24 when they will hit the road for the first time in a generation. The popularity of the ruling to allow women to drive was clear this week at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center…
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85,000-year-old human footprints discovered in north-western Tabuk region Latest fossil find reaffirms theory that the region was at the crossroads of the Great Migration route RIYADH, May 13 (CIC) – Saudi Arabia’s north-western Tabuk region, which has yielded many archaeological marvels in recent years, once again became the focus of attention for historians and…
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CANNES, May 12, 2018 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Arabia’s General Culture Authority (GCA) today agreed in principle to jointly seek opportunities to identify and develop local IMAX format films. The non-binding agreement is part of GCA’s strategic efforts to develop a dynamic and sustainable film industry in Saudi Arabia. Under a non-exclusive…
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35% Baseline Cash Rebate Program to Incentivize International Film Production in the Kingdom, 50% Rebate Available for Spend on Saudi Labor Grant Program for Saudi Filmmakers for Production in the Kingdom Partnership Programs with Leading Global Film Institutes for Saudi Talent Development CANNES, May 11, 2018 – The Saudi Film Council…
DetailsHosted by the Public Investment Fund the 2018 program will continue to explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the global investment landscape RIYADH, May 8 (CIC): Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and the leadership of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the…
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Laws governing training and licencing are established A total of 21 sites for exchanging foreign licences are ready to open Five driving schools are open in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah and Tabuk with more to come RIYADH, May 7 (CIC) – With the long-awaited start date for issuing driver’s licences to women in Saudi…
DetailsChairman of the Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) Khalid Al-Muhaisen says order provides protection for every employee who submits a report on corrupt financial and administrative practices RIYADH, May 6 (CIC) – King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has issued a Royal Order ordering Saudi authorities to provide protection to whistleblowers in corruption cases, after…
DetailsThe program strives to place Saudi cities on the list of the best 100 cities in the world by upgrading services and infrastructure, improving the quality of life and providing attractive investment opportunities Direct expenditures of the Quality of Life Program 2020 initiatives stand at SAR74 billion Total direct government expenditure in the program is…
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Wednesday’s attack is third such incident in a month RIYADH, May 3, 2018 – The Houthi missile attack on Wednesday targeting the headquarters of the Centre for Rehabilitation of Children in Yemen was condemned by Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief…
DetailsKingdom of Saudi Arabia stands by the Kingdom of Morocco in all threats to its security, stability and territorial integrity, official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says An official source at the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s stand by the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco in all that threatens its…
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