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All you need to know ahead of the trading week on Tadawul
Thank you for reading the news about All you need to know ahead of the trading week on Tadawul and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency internationally, traded higher on Saturday, rising .58 percent to $44,662.37 as of 8:30 a.m. Riyadh time. Ether, the second most traded cryptocurrency, was priced at $3,144.65, up by 1.15 percent, according to data from Coindesk.
Just over 7,000 people evacuated from Ukrainian cities. Mariupol blocked, says Zelenskiy
Hello and welcome to the details of Just over 7,000 people evacuated from Ukrainian cities. Mariupol blocked, says Zelenskiy and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - People are seen standing and sitting in an evacuation train from Kyiv to Lviv, at Kyiv central train station, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 11, 2022.
Eastern Europe under strain as Ukraine refugees keep coming
Hello and welcome to the details of Eastern Europe under strain as Ukraine refugees keep coming and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Refugees from Ukraine rest in a tent after crossing the Ukrainian border with Poland, at the Medyka border crossing, southeastern Poland March 11, 2022.
Dr. Al-Rabeeah meets Jordanian prime minister in Amman
Thank you for reading the news about Dr. Al-Rabeeah meets Jordanian prime minister in Amman and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - JEDDAH: A fashion industry exhibition got underway in Riyadh on Thursday to launch the latest technology, programs, and machines used in the sector. The three-day event is being sponsored by the Fashion Commission and is being held under the supervision of Al-Naseej Al-Arabi, a leading textile company in the region.
Kenya lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions
Thank you for reading the news about Kenya lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia’s Mount Merapi continued to erupt Friday, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano.
Saudi pharmacy chain Nahdi sets final IPO price at $34.92, order book 59 times oversubscribed
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi pharmacy chain Nahdi sets final IPO price at $34.92, order book 59 times oversubscribed and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Iraq has one of the youngest populations in the world, with seven million people between 14 and 29, but the country cannot put them to work. The nation is faced with a significant youth bulge, which successive administrations have failed to harness to boost its weak economy.
North Korea's Kim orders space launch site expansion as South suspects ICBM tests
Hello and welcome to the details of North Korea's Kim orders space launch site expansion as South suspects ICBM tests and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gives field guidance at the Seohae satellite launch site, in North Korea, in this photo released on March 11, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
World Health Organization warns of ‘deltacron’ variant spreading in Europe
Thank you for reading the news about World Health Organization warns of ‘deltacron’ variant spreading in Europe and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - NEW YORK: Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. But how will it end? Past epidemics may provide clues.
Women step up as Nusf hosts Alkhobar walk
Thank you for reading the news about Women step up as Nusf hosts Alkhobar walk and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - JEDDAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Wednesday inaugurated the 21st Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, Visit Research at the King Salman International Convention Center.
Saudi Arabia to host 180-country Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia to host 180-country Global Entrepreneurship Congress and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, with more than 180 countries taking part from March 27-30, 2022, the Saudi Press Agency said.
Two years on, WHO warns pandemic ‘far from over’
Hello and welcome to the details of Two years on, WHO warns pandemic ‘far from over’ and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), speaks during a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. ― Reuters pic GENEVA, March 10 — The pandemic is far from over, the WHO’s leader insisted Wednesday, two years after he first used the term to wake the world up to the emerging threat of Covid-19.
Saudi Arabia elected to chair Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’s executive council
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia elected to chair Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’s executive council and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - AMMAN: Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, also known as KSrelief, toured the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Mafraq Governorate on Wednesday.
Ukraine calls on UK to relax visa requirements for fleeing refugees
Hello and welcome to the details of Ukraine calls on UK to relax visa requirements for fleeing refugees and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Many countries in other parts of Europe have allowed Ukrainian refugees to enter without visas.
Ukraine troops dig in near Kyiv
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Ukraine troops dig in near Kyiv in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - KYIV — The commander called himself Johnny Dragan, and he smoked each cigarette as fiercely as if it was going to be his last, reports BBC’s Jeremy Bowen from Kyiv. Dragan was strengthening a blocking position at a strategic crossroads north-west of Kyiv. If the Russians broke through, Dragan and his men would have to stop them.
Peterhansel on course for glory as Al-Rajhi suffers big blow in Abu Dhabi desert
Thank you for reading the news about Peterhansel on course for glory as Al-Rajhi suffers big blow in Abu Dhabi desert and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - MADRID: With some star power likely missing, Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino will have tinkering to do for the decisive encounter between their Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain sides in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.
Bitcoin jumps after apparent Yellen statement quells US clampdown fears
Thank you for reading the news about Bitcoin jumps after apparent Yellen statement quells US clampdown fears and now with the details RIYADH: With crude prices surging past $125 a barrel, oil company executives attending CERAWeek in Houston called for a more favorable global government energy policy to help the industry resolve the supply crisis that deepened after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
CERAWeek 2022 - With bans on Russian oil, energy execs tell governments ‘Work with us’
Thank you for reading the news about CERAWeek 2022 — With bans on Russian oil, energy execs tell governments ‘Work with us’ and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: With crude prices surging past $125 a barrel, oil company executives attending CERAWeek in Houston called for a more favorable global government energy policy to help the industry resolve the supply crisis that deepened after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call
Thank you for reading the news about WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - GENEVA: More than two million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, according to the latest data from the United Nations on Tuesday. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, recorded 2,011,312 refugees on its dedicated website, 276,244 more than the previous count on Monday.
Top award celebrates achievements of Saudi female talent
Thank you for reading the news about Top award celebrates achievements of Saudi female talent and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - JEDDAH: Following the Saudi Cabinet’s approval of the personal status law after its review by the Shoura Council, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that it is the second of four laws within the legal reforms system announced on Feb. 8, 2021. Those remaining are the civil transactions law and the penal code for discretionary sanctions.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt issue statement during El-Sisi’s visit to Kingdom
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia and Egypt issue statement during El-Sisi’s visit to Kingdom and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, the British Embassy in Riyadh, in collaboration with Lakum Artspace, has organized an exhibition featuring the works of 20 Saudi women artists from Riyadh, Jeddah, Alkhobar, Jazan and Abha.
Food companies face rising production inputs amid Ukraine crisis, Agthia CEO says
Thank you for reading the news about Food companies face rising production inputs amid Ukraine crisis, Agthia CEO says and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - CERAWeek: Energy security in focus as Ukraine crisis causes supply crunch - Reuters HOUSTON, March 8: Executives at a US energy conference are set to turn their focus on Tuesday to renewables and the long-term shift away from fossil fuels, even as the West seeks immediate replacements for Russian oil and gas supplies after...
Second wave of refugees from Ukraine will be more vulnerable, UNHCR head says
Hello and welcome to the details of Second wave of refugees from Ukraine will be more vulnerable, UNHCR head says and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - 'If the war continues we will start seeing people that have no resources and no connections,' UNHCR head Filippo Grandi told a news conference..
War in Ukraine unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details War in Ukraine unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - ROME — The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, has warned the conflict in Ukraine could send global food prices soaring, with a catastrophic impact on the world's poorest. Ukraine and Russia are both major exporters of basic foodstuffs, and the war has already hit crop production, driving up prices.
UK's Domino's Pizza launches $60m buyback as profit jumps
Thank you for reading the news about UK's Domino's Pizza launches $60m buyback as profit jumps and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - Oil and gas leaders attending the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston called for a combination of more fossil fuel production and increased renewable energy sources to reduce reliance on Russia, as oil prices soared to unexpected heights following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.
Here’s what you need to know before Tadawul’s opening bell on March 8
Thank you for reading the news about Here’s what you need to know before Tadawul’s opening bell on March 8 and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: The US is doing something it hasn't done in a very long time: talking to a Venezuelan president on energy matters.
ACWA POWER Co. signs power purchase agreement for 700MW Ar Rass project
Thank you for reading the news about ACWA POWER Co. signs power purchase agreement for 700MW Ar Rass project and now with the details RIYADH: Women joining the workforce in Saudi Arabia has been a key development of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 social and economic reforms, which has seen their participation jump from 19% in 2016 to 33% last year.
Plight of Ukrainian children is a “moral outrage,” UN Security Council told
Thank you for reading the news about Plight of Ukrainian children is a “moral outrage,” UN Security Council told and now with the details ISLAMABAD: Saima Saleem made headlines last year when she addressed the UN General Assembly with a fierce speech in support of the right of Kashmiris to self-determination. All cameras were on her as she sat behind the Pakistan nameplate at the assembly’s hall and read her address written in Braille.
Jeddah assigns $106 million to upgrade drainage system
Thank you for reading the news about Jeddah assigns $106 million to upgrade drainage system and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - DUBAI: In recent years the world watched in awe as Saudi Arabia issued a succession of laws to expand the rights and freedoms enjoyed by women. More women are joining the workforce than ever before — the result of economic and social reforms undertaken by the government.
One dead, two wounded in shooting outside US high school
Hello and welcome to the details of One dead, two wounded in shooting outside US high school and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Mass killings involving firearms are a common occurrence in the United States. — Reuters pic WASHINGTON, March 8 ― One teenager died and another two were wounded outside their high school in the US state of Iowa yesterday, in what police said appeared to have been a drive-by shooting.
Chinese city reports Omicron outbreak among students
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Chinese city reports Omicron outbreak among students in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - BEIJING — The Chinese port city of Qingdao reported 88 new coronavirus cases for March 5, all of them of the Omicron variant, fueling China's highest number of daily locally transmitted cases so far this year.
Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - SYDNEY — Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for days, braced for more heavy downpours on Sunday as the death toll from flooding across the country's east rose to 17.
Top defense topics ranging from interoperability, electronic warfare to sustainability dominate WDS on Day 1
Thank you for reading the news about Top defense topics ranging from interoperability, electronic warfare to sustainability dominate WDS on Day 1 and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: With Saudi Arabia pushing ahead with modernizing its defense systems with the key focus on developing domestic capabilities, top defense players attending the ongoing World Defense Show in Riyadh emphasized the importance of having partnerships and technological collaboration to achieve...
Ukraine warns Russia preparing to shell port city Odessa
Hello and welcome to the details of Ukraine warns Russia preparing to shell port city Odessa and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Odessa was likely to be the next Russian target. ― Reuters pic KYIV, March 6 — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned today that Russian forces are preparing to shell Odessa, a historic port city on the Black Sea coast. “They are preparing to bomb Odessa. Odessa!” he declared, in a video address.
SAMI aims to create more jobs in the military industry: CEO
Thank you for reading the news about SAMI aims to create more jobs in the military industry: CEO and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Saudi stocks ended higher in the past week, despite a downturn in global markets as traders shunned in light of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. At Thursday’s closing bell, TASI closed 0.8 percent higher at its highest value in years of 12,756 points, gaining over 2 percent on the week.
Flood-ravaged eastern Australia braces for more wild weather
Hello and welcome to the details of Flood-ravaged eastern Australia braces for more wild weather and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - More downpours are forecast for areas of New South Wales which last week were hit by record flooding. — AFP file pic SYDNEY, March 6 — Australian towns devastated by deadly flooding over the past week prepared for further intense weather today, with expected downpours halting volunteer recovery and clean-up efforts.
Saudi Arabia, UAE bolster defense expenditure to thwart threats
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia, UAE bolster defense expenditure to thwart threats and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: In view of growing geopolitical tensions in the region and threats of terrorism, countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are bolstering their defense expenditure. Their budget allocation aims to diversify the defense imports and encourage local arms production.
Who’s Who: Rehaf Gassas, director at the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society
Thank you for reading the news about Who’s Who: Rehaf Gassas, director at the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - With cello on chest, Saudi musician brings melody to KSA’s classical music scene JEDDAH: When Mohammed Al-Quthmi holds his cello and leans back with the instrument on his chest, he can feel there is something different about it. “The sound of it captures your attention.
Leverkusen hold Bayern to 1-1 in Munich, Hertha lose again
Thank you for reading the news about Leverkusen hold Bayern to 1-1 in Munich, Hertha lose again and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has said Newcastle United are keen to re-sign in-form defender Fabian Schar, with the Switzerland international in the final few months of his Magpies deal.
Saudi Arabia to lift precautionary and preventive COVID-19 measures
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia to lift precautionary and preventive COVID-19 measures and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Preparations for the Riyadh Marathon 2022 have been completed as the city gets set to receive sports fans from all over Saudi Arabia and around the world to participate in the race on Saturday with a chance to win prizes totalling more than SR2 million ($533,086).
UAE: Up to one year in jail, AED10,000 fine for molesting women in public
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details UAE: Up to one year in jail, AED10,000 fine for molesting women in public in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - ABU DHABI — The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained on Saturday through a post on its social media accounts, the penalties for molesting a female in an indecent way by words or acts on a public road.
Any countries imposing no-fly zone over Ukraine party to conflict Putin
Hello and welcome to the details of Any countries imposing no-fly zone over Ukraine party to conflict Putin and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow February 8, 2022. — Reuters pic MOSCOW, March 5 ― Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that any country that sought to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be considered by Moscow to have entered the conflict.
London Ukraine demo demands ‘Stop Putin, stop the war’
Hello and welcome to the details of London Ukraine demo demands ‘Stop Putin, stop the war’ and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Demonstrators take part in a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at Trafalgar Square, in London, Britain March 5, 2022. ― Reuters pic LONDON, March 5 ― Hundreds of people protested in London today demanding an end to Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine, praying for peace amid a host of blue and yellow national flags.
Sweden and Finland to further strengthen security cooperation
Hello and welcome to the details of Sweden and Finland to further strengthen security cooperation and now with the details Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson speak to the media outside the Prime Minister's official residence, Kesaranta in Helsinki, Finland March 5, 2022 HELSINKI, March 5 ― Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland's Prime...
SABIC CEO calls on GCC chemical companies to step-up green transition efforts
Thank you for reading the news about SABIC CEO calls on GCC chemical companies to step-up green transition efforts and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - Serving Russian clients is both a risk and opportunity for exchanges: Crypto Moves Cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance reiterated on Friday they do not plan to cut off their Russian clients from using their platforms, even as mainstream finance companies keep their distance.
US envoy to UN slams ‘reckless’ Russian attack on nuclear plant, Moscow denies shelling
Thank you for reading the news about US envoy to UN slams ‘reckless’ Russian attack on nuclear plant, Moscow denies shelling and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - MANILA; The Philippines has witnessed a 40 percent increase in international arrivals in a month since lifting a ban on foreign tourists, officials said on Friday, as they expect a steady recovery of the country’s tourism sector. The country reopened to fully vaccinated, COVID-19-negative foreign tourists on Feb.
Saudi Arabia registers 363 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
Thank you for reading the news about Saudi Arabia registers 363 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Wasla music festival organizers have canceled the entire two-day event due to high winds and sandstorms in Riyadh. The festival, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, was set to take place on March 4-5 in the Hidden Valley of Riyadh. Wasla was launched in Dubai, but this year was set to be held in the Kingdom for the first time.
British MPs ‘ashamed’ of treatment of Afghan aid workers
Thank you for reading the news about British MPs ‘ashamed’ of treatment of Afghan aid workers and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - LONDON:A group of British MPs has said they are “ashamed” at the lack of support offered to aid workers in Afghanistan following NATO’s withdrawal from the country last year.
Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - PESHAWAR — A bombing inside a mosque in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 30 people, police say. More than 50 people are reported to have been injured in the suspected suicide attack on the Shia mosque while Friday prayers were being held. Some of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing
We show you our most important and recent visitors news details Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing in the following article Hind Al Soulia - Riyadh - PESHAWAR — A bombing inside a mosque in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 30 people, police say. More than 50 people are reported to have been injured in the suspected suicide attack on the Shia mosque while Friday prayers were being held. Some of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
New Saudi cultural ambassadors graduate, marked for leadership
Thank you for reading the news about New Saudi cultural ambassadors graduate, marked for leadership and now with the details Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: A new group of 60 young people graduated Monday under the Saudi foreign ministry’s training program for cultural ambassadors that would promote the Kingdom’s achievements and peacemaking efforts abroad.
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