The August 11-Sept 22 Crown Prince Camel Festival is named world’s largest camel sporting event with the participation of 11,186 camels in 787 rounds of competition The world record was a new Saudi achievement that came in the lead up to 88th National Day celebrations on Sunday The event’s closing ceremony saw a total of…
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Weam Al Dakheel’s professionalism and confidencedraws praise from viewers RIYADH, Sept 21, 2018 (CIC) – A new sight greeted TV viewers in Saudi Arabia who were tuned to one the state-owned TV channels on Thursday: a woman presenting the main evening news bulletin! Weam Al Dakheel entered the history books when she…
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UN Humanitarian Coordinator Lisa Grande refers to “regular discussions about parameters of humanitarian operations” Gives thanks to all parties who have contributed to the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan 400,000 Yemenis vaccinated in preparation for expected third wave of cholera RIYADH, Sept 20, 2018 (CIC) – The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen,…
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RIYADH, September 20, 2018 – The Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Saeed Al Jaber, who is also Executive Director of Esnad Center for Comprehensive Humanitarian Aid, met Martin Griffiths, the UN envoy to Yemen, at the headquarters of Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen in Riyadh today. Mr Griffiths spoke about his efforts…
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Roche Diagnostics Saudi Arabia, SICPA-Jameel, MEDLOG-Saudi Arabia and ABB Substations Contracting Company received their licenses on the sidelines of the 11th session of the Saudi-Swiss Joint Commission in Bern RIYADH, September 19, 2018: The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has awarded four Swiss companies investment licenses that will enable the launch of their…
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The Advisory Board is comprised of regional and international leaders in business, tourism, environmental sustainability and conservation The Advisory Board will assist The Red Sea Development Company across all facets of the project’s strategy and planning RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (September 17, 2018) — The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), wholly owned by the…
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RIYADH, September 12 (CIC) – A major exhibition showcasing China’s history and culture opened on Wednesday (September 12) at the National Museum in Riyadh. The exhibition, titled “Treasures of China”, was jointly inaugurated by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage; and Li Huaxin, China’s…
DetailsThe leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea met with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah on Sunday to sign a historic peace deal between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea, and issued the following statement: “In light of well-established …
DetailsCompetition to name Al-Ula’s spectacular sandstone rocks launched by Royal Commission for Al-Ula Free to enter competition opens on 13th September and entries close 17th November 2018 Visit AlUlaRocks.rcu.gov.sa and sign up now to take part 13th September 2018: “Name a Rock, Leave a Mark” an initiative launched by The Royal Commission…
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Reconstruction of Cartilages becomes a Reality without Invasive Surgery JEDDAH, Sept 11 (CIC) – Painful surgery for cartilage reconstruction could soon be a thing of the past after a medical breakthrough by three Saudi Arabian specialists. The Jeddah-based team have developed a new procedure for cartilage problems using non-invasive surgical instruments. The Saudi team…
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