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February 02, 11:30

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous Named UAE’s Official Candidate for WMO Presidency

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE

January 31, 10:05

2023 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Japan prize at 13:00 today, 30 January 2023 (JST). Prof. Masataka Nakazawa and Mr. Kazuo Hagimoto are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the

January 27, 16:00

Saudi Reaffirms Commitment to Bridging Global Divides, Driving Energy Transition, Inclusive Economic Growth at WEF23

Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, last week. His Highness

January 24, 10:58

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2024 Cycle

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has officially announced that the 2024 cycle is now open for submissions. Submissions

January 21, 11:20

Inaugural Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum Highlights Need for Inclusive, Unified Climate Action to Build Resilient Communities

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, yesterday welcomed government dignitaries, business leaders, the youth, international media and envir

January 20, 14:20

Saudi’s Ministry of Economy and Planning joins forces with UpLink to address food insecurity in arid climates

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) in collaboration with UpLink today launched an innovation challenge designed to crowdsource transformative solutions to enhance food security in c

January 20, 11:40

Simone Inzaghi: “Thank you Saudi Arabia for hosting the Italian Super Cup match” … Stefano Pioli: “We must work better to raise the bar”

A press conference was held after the Italian Super Cup last night, between AC Milan and Inter Milan, staged at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh at 10:00pm (local time), brought by Saudi Ministry of Sport

January 20, 10:50

Saudi Arabia Is Creating a Global Model for Economic Resilience and Collaboration

The rapid economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and its global role in bringing near-term stability while driving long-term transformation was the subject of a high-level panel on the third day of t

January 20, 10:30

Saudi Fund for Development Expands Operations in the Caribbean Countries With Agreement to Fund Expansion Project of University of the West Indies at Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) CEO, Mr. Sultan Al-Marshad, and Honorable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, signed an $80 million financing agreement for the expansion project

January 20, 10:16

Inter Milan Crowned With Italian Super Cup After a 3-0 Win Over Arch-rivals AC Milan

In front of a crowd over 50,000 at King Fahd International Stadium, the Italian cup holders “Inter Milan” defeated the reigning Serie A champions AC Milan 3-0 to lift the third showpiece final to be p

January 19, 14:35

Global Energy Security Depends on Geopolitical Stability - Saudi Foreign Minister Tells WEF23

Geopolitical stability is “absolutely key” to global energy security, Saudi’s Foreign Minister told the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos on Tuesday. During a high-level panel tit

January 19, 10:19

Saudi, WEF Launch Innovation Accelerator, Explore Collaborations in Global Metaverse Village

A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia participated in a multilateral meeting with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) leadership at WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting. His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan

January 18, 14:40

During a Press Conference Prior the Italian Super Cup Tomorrow

A press conference was held ahead of the Italian Super Cup tomorrow, between AC Milan and Inter Milan, staged at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh at 10:00pm (local time), brought by Saudi Ministry of Sport

January 18, 10:45

Saudi Arabia to Host Italian Super Cup between Inter Milan and AC Milan Tomorrow

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host tomorrow at 10:00pm (local time) The Italian Super Cup match between league champions AC Milan and cup winners Inter Milan, at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium

January 17, 17:40

10 Winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize Honoured

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, presented awards to the 10 winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize today. The Prize’s Awards Ceremony coincided with th

January 17, 11:20

Barcelona crowned Spanish Super Cup champions in Riyadh

Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup title on Sunday in a historic match in Riyadh. The Catalan club defeated defending champions Real Madrid 3-1 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, the capit

January 15, 12:25

Hop to it: Top Hong Kong’s Luckiest Spots to Visit in the Year of the Rabbit

Now that Asia’s World City is ready to welcome international visitors again, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year in true Hong Kong style. After all, nowhere blends time-honoured

January 15, 11:15

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in final of Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona made a spectacular victory over Real Betis after 2-2 draw and over penalties, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh yesterday, in the second semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. A tou

January 13, 11:50

Hajj Expo 2023 Kicks Off, Under the Patronage of Makkah Governor

H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, and H.R.H Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor, Madinah Province inau

January 13, 10:40

Real Madrid beat Valencia to reach Spanish Super Cup final

After a back-and-forth battle with 1-1 draw, Real Madrid beat Valencia yesterday on penalties and booked their place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh

January 12, 10:20

Saudi Arabia Participates in the World Economic Forum 2023 Annual Meeting with High-Level Delegation

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland, to enhance international cooperation and des

January 11, 16:02

Spanish Super Cup to Kick-Off Tomorrow in Riyadh

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host tomorrow the 2023 Spanish Super Cup for the third time. The four teams (Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Real Betis) will take part in the tournamen

January 10, 08:00

‘No Say Day’: the Last Day Youth Voices Are Represented in Parliaments Around the World

Today is No Say Day - the last day in 2023 when young people’s voices are represented in parliaments around the world. This falls a week before world leaders and businesses gather in Davos for the Wor

January 06, 10:05

Republic of Guinea Unveils New Country Branding with Nimba as National Symbol of Plenty and Good Tidings

In an iconoclastic makeover, the Republic of Guinea unveiled a new country brand identity to showcase a new perspective of the nation to the world as the ‘source’ of great beginnings for West Africa,

December 30, 2022 09:10

Hajj Expo Slated for January 2023, under the Patronage of Makkah Governor

Under the patronage of H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will be organizing the ‘Hajj Expo 2

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