Private sector hires 294,000 Saudis during last 9 months    Saleh Al Shehri strike seals Al Ittihad's Sea Derby win over Al Ahli    HONOR unveils pre-order of the stunning HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Featuring an ultra-slim design, HONOR Eye Comfort Display and AI Cross-OS WorkStation    Economy minister emphasizes global partnerships to address pressing challenges Private investments in non-oil sector soar 70%    Saudi Arabia's GDP grows 2.8% in Q3, driven by non-oil sectors    PIF, HKMA sign MoU to establish $1 billion investment fund    Israeli soldiers forced Palestinian men to take off clothes as they evacuated war-torn Jabalya    North Korea fires suspected intercontinental missile    India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights    Saudi Arabia and India agree to study feasibility of establishing power grid    Saudi Awwal Bank records SR5.9 billion net profit after Zakat and Income Tax for YTD Q3    'It was like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods    Bahrain Crown Prince receives Saudi Interior Minister    Derby Week makes its debut in the Roshn Saudi League    HR Ministry takes penal action against 568 violators of Domestic Workers' Regulation    Al Nassr eliminated from King's Cup after a defeat to Al Taawoun    Teri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79    Othman Al Omeir receives Legacy of Change Medal at the UK Parliament for advocacy in media    Neymar joins Saudi fashion trend, donning traditional attire at Al Hilal match    Indonesia Days event celebrates cultural diversity at Al Suwaidi Park    India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold    The Vikings and the Islamic world    Filipino pilgrim's incredible evolution from an enemy of Islam to its staunch advocate    Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    

Articles of the author Nawal A Al Jubeir
The Vikings and the Islamic world
During the Viking Age (late 8th to 11th century), Norse seafarers, known as Vikings, embarked on remarkable voyages across Europe, bringing them into contact with diverse cultures, including Muslim Arabs. While there are no records of Viking (...)

20 - 09 - 2024
Transforming healthcare: how inspirational leadership shapes the future of patient care
Transformational leadership is especially effective in the fast-paced environment of healthcare for negotiating the complexity and demands of modern medicine. Characterized by the capacity to inspire, encourage, and innovate, this leadership (...)

11 - 09 - 2024
The German emperor who spoke Arabic
Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty of German kings, who later became the Holy Roman Emperor, King of Sicily, and King of Jerusalem, has enjoyed a reputation as one of the most remarkable monarchs in Europe. The time of Frederick II covers the (...)

29 - 08 - 2024
KSA banks' investment in FinTech: A path to the future
Any move by banks toward entering the FinTech space in KSA is considered positive, though each bank has its own strategy. This article focuses solely on banks' direct investments in FinTech startups, excluding any FinTech venture-building (...)

26 - 08 - 2024
Why attending 24FinTech is a must
I received a WhatsApp message from a friend asking if I would recommend attending the 24FinTech event in Riyadh this September from the 3rd to the 5th. I replied, "This event is similar in scale and importance to the Singapore FinTech Festival, but (...)

09 - 08 - 2024
Vision 2030: Pioneering progress and transformation in Saudi Arabia
The Vision 2030 roadmap in Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in various sectors, showing positive progress toward its ambitious goals. Here are some noteworthy achievements so far: 1. Economic Growth and Diversification The non-oil private (...)

28 - 06 - 2024
Saudi Arabia's success in organizing Hajj 2024
The Saudi government achieved remarkable success in organizing Hajj 2024 with flexibility and agility, managing the millions of pilgrims who gathered in the small area of Arafat, which does not exceed 33 square kilometers. This success is attributed (...)

18 - 06 - 2024
Saudi Arabia healthcare evolution: Balancing challenges and breakthroughs
The escalating financial burdens in the global healthcare sector are stark, with spending hitting an unprecedented $9.8 trillion in 2021—equivalent to $1,535 per capita and accounting for 10.3% of global GDP. These figures highlight the critical (...)

28 - 05 - 2024
استقبال حافل ل «علماء المستقبل».. أبطال «ISEF»
وصل المنتخب السعودي للعلوم والهندسة إلى أرض الوطن بعد تحقيقه 27 جائزة، منها 18 جائزة كبرى و9 جوائز خاصة، في معرض ريجينيرون الدولي للعلوم والهندسة «آيسف 2024» الذي شهد منافسة علمية عالية المستوى بين 1700 موهوب وموهوبة من أكثر من 70 دولة، والذي أقيم (...)

21 - 05 - 2024
An amazing discovery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 'A burial represents a symbol of pharmacy'
The astonishing discovery of hundreds of thousands of tombs, varying in shapes and sizes—some reaching dimensions of hundreds of meters—would not have been possible without the profound passion and immense interest of Saudi field researcher and (...)

21 - 05 - 2024
Fahd Al-Qunun continues to elevate the customer experience through unique cashback initiative Innovative program from premium Saudi honey producer reinforces commitment to customer satisfaction and loyalty
Qunun, a trailblazer in the honey production industry renowned for its commitment to quality and authenticity, announces the introduction of an innovative cashback program aimed at enhancing the customer journey and fostering long-term relationships (...)

15 - 05 - 2024
Inspiration continues: Reflecting on eight years of Vision 2030
It has been eight years since the birth of Vision 2030, which outlined the dawn of a new era filled with hope for this sacred land, providing a beacon that lights the path of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards a prosperous future, sustainable (...)

28 - 04 - 2024
تعليم جدة يطلق فعاليات هاكثون التعليم المستمر 2024
دشن مساعد مدير عام تعليم جدة للشؤون التعليمية طواشي الكناني، مساء أمس (الخميس)، هاكثون التعليم المستمر 2024، الذي ينظمه قسم التعليم المستمر، بحضور عدد من قيادات التعليم، وتستمر فعالياته لمدة يومين بأحد أسواق جدة الشهيرة. وشهد حفل الافتتاح جولة على (...)

26 - 04 - 2024
ب 5 لغات.. طلاب مدرسة بجدة يبهرون خبراء «الصحة العالمية»
لفت طلاب مدرسة الأمير فيصل بن فهد بجدة، أنظار فريق خبراء منظمة الصحة العالمية خلال زيارة الفريق لمعرض مدارس تعليم جدة، ضمن زيارة التقييم النهائي لمشروع جدة مدينة صحية، في المعرض الذي أقيم بإحدى مدارس جدة العالمية أخيراً. وقدم الطلاب عرضاً عن الخدمات (...)

17 - 02 - 2024
خبيرة منظمة الصحة العالمية ل«عكاظ»: برنامج المدارس الصحية بجدة يعزز الوعي الصحي للطلبة
أوضحت ل«عكاظ» خبيرة منظمة الصحة العالمية بإقليم الشرق الأوسط الدكتورة سمر الفقي، أن التطور والإنجازات والنقلة النوعية والنهضة العمرانية والسكانية والسياحية التي تشهدها محافظة جدة، جميعها عوامل محفّزة لأن تصبح جدة نموذجاً للمدن الصحية. جاء ذلك في (...)

10 - 02 - 2024
Why is FinTech flourishing in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, under its Vision 2030 and Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) — with the FinTech strategy approved in May 2022 as its fourth pillar, aims to become a cashless society with a target of 70% by 2030. It also aims to make the (...)

07 - 02 - 2024
Al-Baha's ancient village of Thee Ain emerges as a tourist hotspot with its fragrant banana plantations
Buildings with awe-inspiring architectural designs crafted thousands of years ago in the ancient village of Thee Ain, Al-Baha Region, southwestern Saudi Arabia, are no longer the sole attraction for tourists. The sprawling banana plantations, (...)

14 - 01 - 2024
Putting People First: Human Capability Development should be top-of-mind for world leaders
In January 2024 as the world wakes up a new year, global leaders will gather in Davos at the World Economic Forum under the theme of "Rebuilding Trust". There is consensus worldwide we will require unified efforts to resolve collective challenges (...)

31 - 12 - 2023
Jazan Border Guards arrest 7 Yemenis for attempting to smuggle 105kg of khat
Border Guard patrols in Al-Ardah governorate of the Jazan region have arrested seven Yemeni nationals for attempting to smuggle 105 kg of khat. Legal action was taken against the men and the confiscated contraband was handed over to the pertinent (...)

26 - 12 - 2023
الشورى يقرّ نظام الإخلاء الطبي.. ويحيل عدوانية الطرق للدراسة
رفض مجلس الشورى في جلسته العادية الثالثة عشرة، من الدورة الثامنة المنعقدة أمس، برئاسة رئيس المجلس الدكتور عبدالله بن محمد آل الشيخ، اعتراض اللجنة الأمنية على مقترح تعديل نظام المرور، وإضافة مادة تحمي الأرواح والممتلكات، وتحد من تهوّر وعبثية بعض (...)

06 - 12 - 2023
Frustration as hundreds queue for cooking gas in Gaza
Away from the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, let's remind ourselves of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, there are people as far as the eye can see. It's supposed to be a "safe" city compared with the (...)

29 - 11 - 2023
Al Alesayi Motors marks 50 years as exclusive Mitsubishi cars partner in Saudi Arabia
Esayi Motors celebrated its golden jubilee as the exclusive agent for Mitsubishi Motors in Saudi Arabia. Over five decades, the company has excelled in providing the latest Mitsubishi cars to its customers, enhancing their experience with top-notch (...)

13 - 11 - 2023
Sharjah International Book Fair 2023 spotlights Ithra's global influence and cultural enrichment
SHARJAH — In a riveting session at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), the spotlight shone brightly on Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, better known as Ithra. The event featured esteemed members and past (...)

06 - 11 - 2023
SIBF panel delves into influencer culture and complex impact of social media on contemporary society
SHARJAH — An Italian researcher specializing in cognitive anthropology, cultural evolution, and computational social science, along with an Emirati professor, engaged in a compelling panel discussion at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF (...)

04 - 11 - 2023
Bodour Al Qasimi honors winners of 42nd SIBF awards and Etisalat award for Arabic children's literature
SHARJAH — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), presented awards to the winners of the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards and the 15th edition of the Etisalat Award for (...)

03 - 11 - 2023
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