The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has recently concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambridge University for launching the bank's program entitled “international university of cambridge for scholarships.”
The signing ceremony at the (...)
Over 400 experts and consultants – both men and women – in pediatric medicines are participating in the three-day first international neonatology conference which began here on Monday.
The conference is aimed at developing scientific researches (...)
Twenty years ago, people thought only movie stars and the ultra-rich had plastic surgery. Nowadays though, while younger Saudi males compete with Saudi women in going to cosmetic clinics and enhancing their looks, older Saudi men between the ages of (...)
A new health center has come up in the Pilgrims' City (Madinat Al-Hujjaj) adjacent to King Abdul Aziz Airport here.
Dr. Sami Badawood, Director of Jeddah Health Affairs Department inaugurated the center on Wednesday in the presence of Dr. Khalid (...)
Twenty Arab countries are participating in the first four-day scientific autism forum at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry which commenced here on Sunday.
About 800 men and women from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Kuwait, Bahrain, (...)
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has finalized its plan for the sacrificial meat program during this year's Haj.
Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Ali, IDB President on Saturday met with officials from the OIC member countries in the Kingdom and other countries (...)
Recognizing the rights of Saudi women, the Ministry of Commerce has given them permission to contribute in family companies as board members.
Addressing “Woman in Family Companies” symposium at Khadijah Bint Khowailid Center at the Jeddah Chamber (...)
Education managements across the Kingdom have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education for the application of King Abdullah's project for development of education, launched earlier this year.
Abdul Wahhab Al-Mackenzie, public relations (...)
A number of Saudis going abroad to study English as a second language has increased drastically, according to an adviser to the British Consul.
Zaher Daou, Educational Adviser to the British Consul said the number of students, between 17-18 years (...)
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has pledged to donate SR1million to support the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research, which will serve families with disabled children in the Kingdom.
The agreement was signed between Prince Sultan Bin (...)
Yusuf Islam, philanthropist, educator, and formely international pop star known as Cat Stevens until his conversion to Islam in 1977, was recently in Jeddah to promote the opening of the 4.5 million pound sterling Al-Maqam cultural center in London. (...)
Two Turkish soap operas – Noor and Lost Years – have captivated the hearts and minds of Saudis of all age groups.
Teens, children, spouses in all age groups enthusiastically watch Noor, a romantic serial where the lead female character shows strong (...)
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has signed an agreement with the Saudi Post Institution (SPI), to market sacrificial meat during Haj and other charities related to Haj and Umrah. The agreement aims to use electronic mode for providing sacrificial (...)
Over 300 small and big projects designed and prepared by aspiring Saudis will be showcased here in the four-day business exhibition at Jeddah Center for Activities and Forums starting July 6. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, is to (...)
Children are the future of a country. Their well being and health care are crucial to develop them into smart, responsible citizens.
With the commendable aim of developing the bodies and minds of children, the Sport Kids Club has recently been (...)
WITH Malaysia emerging as the most favored getaway for Saudi tourists in recent years, most visitors would have covered Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Genting, Malacca and Johor Bahru more than once, what with these being the Southeast Asian country's most (...)
The Board of Directors of the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) has given the recommendation to increase the share capital of the corporation from $150 million to $225 million, with the Islamic Development Bank(IDB) contributing (...)
Fahionistas and special invitees in Jeddah last week got to see a rare display of how dazzling a Tunisian bride can be in her dream day.
The exquisite fashion collection presented at the Tunisian Bride Show in Al-Hamra Sofitel on May 29 was by none (...)
The Islamic Development Bank is planning to offer low-cost loans to 32 poor Muslim countries as a bulwark against the surging prices.
The IDB will submit the plan to Saudi Finance Minister Dr. Ibrahin Al-Assaf at a meeting here next week, a news (...)