New voter surge in early voting could sway battleground states in 2024 US presidential election    Civil Defense urges caution amid forecast of heavy rain to hit most Saudi regions until Monday    What's in it for FinTech startups in events like Biban24    Al Nassr and Al Hilal share points in intense Riyadh Derby draw    ImpaQ: Riyadh to host first Impact Makers Forum in December    Saudi Arabia ranks 12th globally in international visitor spending in 2023    SFDA chief discusses investment opportunities in food and pharmaceutical sectors with Chinese companies    Riyadh's Sports Boulevard receives Platinum ActiveScore certifications    Saudi Arabia refutes claims of rising worker fatalities, highlighting low work-related death rates    US says around 8,000 troops from North Korea are stationed in Russia's Kursk region    Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods    Seven killed in Israel in deadliest Hezbollah rocket strikes in months    Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan's new traffic laws    Hidden sugars in Asia's baby food spark concerns    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    Derby Week makes its debut in the Roshn Saudi League    Al Nassr eliminated from King's Cup after a defeat to Al Taawoun    Teri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79    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    

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Al Nassr and Al Hilal share points in intense Riyadh Derby draw
RIYADH — Al Hilal's unbeaten run continued, though they dropped points for the first time this Roshn Saudi League season, after a tightly contested 1-1 draw with Al Nassr in the Capital Derby on Friday. Despite the draw, Al Hilal retains the top (...)

02 - 11 - 2024
Civil Defense urges caution amid forecast of heavy rain to hit most Saudi regions until Monday
RIYADH — The Directorate General of Civil Defense (DGCD) urged the public to take utmost caution and vigil amid the forecast of heavy rain that would hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Monday. The directorate called for taking precautions, as (...)

02 - 11 - 2024
New voter surge in early voting could sway battleground states in 2024 US presidential election
Early voting for the 2024 US presidential election is seeing a notable surge in new voter turnout, with Democratic women in Pennsylvania and Republican men in Arizona emerging as critical groups in key swing states. According to recent reports, (...)

02 - 11 - 2024
Saleh Al Shehri strike seals Al Ittihad's Sea Derby win over Al Ahli
JEDDAH — Saleh Al Shehri's first-half goal led Al Ittihad to a 1-0 victory over Al Ahli in the Sea Derby, keeping the pressure on Roshn Saudi League leaders Al Hilal. The match, held in front of 52,546 fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Seven killed in Israel in deadliest Hezbollah rocket strikes in months
Two separate Hezbollah rocket attacks have killed seven people in northern Israel, authorities say — the deadliest day of such strikes in months. An Israeli farmer and four foreign agricultural workers were killed when rockets landed near Metula, a (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Hidden sugars in Asia's baby food spark concerns
Jennylyn M Barrios' job as a make-up artist takes her all over Manila – precious time away from Uno, her 10-month-old son. There simply isn't enough time in the day to make the homemade meals her growing baby needs. But in rapidly developing (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Rapper Young Thug released from US jail after guilty plea on gang charges
US rapper Young Thug was released from jail Thursday evening after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges, in a dramatic twist that ended the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. The 33-year-old Grammy winner, born Jeffery Lamar (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
UNRWA's West Bank offices destroyed during Israeli raid
The offices of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have been heavily damaged during an Israeli raid in a West Bank refugee camp. The official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, alleged Israeli military bulldozers had partially demolished the UNRWA (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
At least five killed, four injured in gas explosion in southern Russia
At least five people have been killed and four others injured in a gas explosion in a residential building in southern Russia. The blast occurred early in the morning in the city of Cherkessk in the Karachay-Cherkessia region, which borders Georgia, (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Germany closes Iranian consulates over execution of dual national Jamshid Sharmahd
Germany ordered the closure of all three Iranian consulates in the country on Thursday following Tehran's execution of Iranian-German dual citizen Jamshid Sharmahd, who had spent four years in an Iranian prison on terror charges. Sharmahd, 69, a (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
US says around 8,000 troops from North Korea are stationed in Russia's Kursk region
The Biden administration has said that around 8,000 soldiers from North Korea are now in Russia near Ukraine's border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days. The new figure is a dramatic increase from (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Trump says 'war hawk' Liz Cheney should be fired upon in escalation of violent rhetoric against opponents
Donald Trump said former Rep. Liz Cheney is a "war hawk" who should be fired upon, as he raged against one of his most prominent intra-party critics while campaigning Thursday night in Arizona. "She's a radical war hawk. Let's put her with a rifle (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan's new traffic laws
Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules introduced Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum sentence of six months in prison, or a fine (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Arabia refutes claims of rising worker fatalities, highlighting low work-related death rates
RIYADH — The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health in Saudi Arabia has strongly refuted claims circulating in various media suggesting a rise in worker fatalities due to poor working conditions. In a statement issued on Friday, the (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Red Crescent air ambulance rescues injured camel herder in Qassim desert
BURAIDAH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in the Qassim region deployed its air ambulance in response to an emergency call reporting the injury of a resident working as a camel herder in a remote desert area north of the region. According to (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Riyadh's Sports Boulevard receives Platinum ActiveScore certifications
The Sports Boulevard Foundation has earned two Platinum certifications from ActiveScore, recognizing its pioneering contributions to active travel and sustainable urban planning. The Sports Boulevard Masterplan received the Platinum Communities (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
121 people detained in anti-corruption crackdown on five Saudi government agencies
RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced its investigation into multiple criminal and administrative corruption cases across five government agencies during October. The agencies involved include the Ministry of (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
ImpaQ: Riyadh to host first Impact Makers Forum in December
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary announced that his ministry will host the first-ever Impact Makers Forum, ImpaQ, a two-day event set to take place in Riyadh on December 18-19, 2024. This event will bring together a diverse (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Arabia ranks 12th globally in international visitor spending in 2023
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has advanced 15 spots to the 12th rank globally in international visitor spending in 2023, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This achievement marks the highest rise among the top 50 countries (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Drug Authority, China's National Medical Products Administration sign MoU for regulatory collaboration
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in Beijing, aiming to enhance cooperation in regulatory matters. The agreement was signed by (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
SFDA chief discusses investment opportunities in food and pharmaceutical sectors with Chinese companies
The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, recently met with representatives from several prominent Chinese companies in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical product sectors to explore investment (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Saudi Hajj Minister concludes Balkan tour
RIYADH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah recently completed a tour of the Balkans. The visit took him to Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. The tour aimed to discuss improvements in the Umrah experience for pilgrims from (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
GCC, New Zealand sign free-trade agreement
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and New Zealand have signed a joint statement concluding a free-trade agreement (FTA) aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation by eliminating trade barriers. The signing ceremony took (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
Riyadh to rank among world's top 10 cities soon, says official
RIYADH — Fahd Al-Rasheed, Chairman of the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), said at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) that Riyadh is on track to be among the world's top 10 cities very soon. Highlighting Saudi (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
What's in it for FinTech startups in events like Biban24
Most FinTech startups, especially in their early stages, focus on developing their products, with a significant portion seeking incubation or acceleration through programs like MISK Accelerator, 500 Global Accelerator, and Code Centre Incubator and (...)

01 - 11 - 2024
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