Al-Qasabi: Growing global adoption of digitization transforms trade into more efficient and reliable    89-day long winter season starts officially in Saudi Arabia on Saturday    20,159 illegal residents arrested in a week    Riyadh Season 5 draws record number of over 12 million visitors    GACA report: 928 complaints filed by passengers against airlines in November    Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Magdeburg rises to 5, with more than 200 injured Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about suspect's threatening social media posts, source says    Ukraine launches drone attacks deep into Russia, hitting Kazan in Tatarstan    Cyclone Chido leaves devastation in Mayotte as death toll rises and aid struggles to reach survivors    US halts $10 million bounty on HTS leader as Syria enters new chapter    UN Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh billed the largest ever in terms of attendance    ImpaQ 2024 concludes with a huge turnout    Salmaneyyah: Regaining national urban identity    Fury vs. Usyk: Anticipation builds ahead of Riyadh's boxing showdown    Saudi Arabia to compete in 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments    Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscars buzz for playing 'difficult' woman    Al Shabab announces departure of coach Vítor Pereira    My kids saw my pain on set, says Angelina Jolie    Saudi Arabia defeats Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 in friendly match    Legendary Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain dies at 73    Eminem sets Riyadh ablaze with unforgettable debut at MDLBEAST Soundstorm    Order vs. Morality: Lessons from New York's 1977 Blackout    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    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 Prof Awad Al Omari
Beyond football: The impact of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup hosting
Under the direction of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia's historic declaration of a successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup marks a turning point in the Kingdom's journey to fulfill Vision 2030. This (...)

12 - 12 - 2024
«تعليم جدة» يُتوِّج الطلبة الفائزين في مسابقة «تجربتي المبدعة»
احتفت الإدارة العامة للتعليم بمحافظة جدة اليوم (الخميس) بتكريم الطلاب والطالبات الفائزين في جائزة «تجربتي المبدعة»، خلال الحفل الختامي بحضور الأميرة نورة بنت تركي الفيصل، والمساعد للشؤون التعليمية طواشي الكناني، وعدد من القيادات التربوية والمشرفين (...)

05 - 12 - 2024
Dar Al-Hekma University wins Guinness World Records for second time in a row for organizing largest disability awareness lesson
Hekma University has won the Guinness World Records for the second time in a row through organizing the largest disability awareness lesson coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event, held on Wednesday, December 4, (...)

04 - 12 - 2024
Mohammed Al-Habib Real Estate Co. sets Guinness World Record with largest continuous concrete pour
Habib Real Estate Co. has achieved a major global milestone by securing a Guinness World Record for the largest continuous concrete pour ever undertaken. This remarkable feat was completed as part of the company's ambitious Kaheel project in Saudi (...)

14 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Champion Saeed Al-Mouri scores notable feat in Radical World Championship in Abu Dhabi with support from Bin-Shihon Group
Mouri, leader of Saudi Hankook Team, made a remarkable impact during his recent participation in the final round of the Radical World Championship held in Abu Dhabi, driving a Radical SR8 equipped with Hankook Ventus F200 tires. This came after (...)

12 - 11 - 2024
Mohammed Al-Habib Real Estate Co. unveils "Enar" project at Cityscape Riyadh 2024
Habib Real Estate Co. has unveiled its new project "Enar" at Cityscape Global, which is being held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Conference Center from November 11 to 14, 2024. There has been a substantial turnout at the company's booth. The Enar (...)

11 - 11 - 2024
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
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