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  • Islamic art: Riyadh library exhibition to showcase 350 rare Qur’an copies

    The King Abdulaziz Public Library will host an exhibition of rare gilded and decorated Qur’ans on Thursday in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will take place at the library’s King Abdulaziz Historical Center in the Al-Murabba branch. It is part of the library’s efforts to showcase rare items on religious and national occasions. More than 350 Qur’ans from the library’s collection will be showcased, including intricately gilded and decorated copies from past centuries. They reflect the values and aesthetics of Islamic decorative arts, illustrating artistic methods used in designing the margins of the surahs and verses of the Qur’an.

  • Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

    The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast. Saudi state television reported that authorities there saw the crescent moon. Soon after, multiple Gulf Arab nations, as well as Iraq, Syria and Egypt followed the announcement to confirm they as well would start fasting on Monday. Leaders also shared messages of congratulations the month had begun.

  • Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

    The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast. Saudi state television reported that authorities there saw the crescent moon. Soon after, multiple Gulf Arab nations, as well as Iraq, Syria and Egypt followed the announcement to confirm they as well would start fasting on Monday. Leaders also shared messages of congratulations the month had begun.

  • Saudi Arabia starts to localize 35% of dental profession

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) started to localize 35% of the dental profession in the private sector as of today, March 10.   The decision, issued by HRSD Ministry in partnership with the Ministry of Health, will be implemented in the private-sector institutions with three or more workers.   The Health Ministry will oversee and implement the decision, in line with the job market and the requirements of the dental profession.

  • Max Verstappen cruises to victory at Saudi Arabian GP to extend dominant start to F1 title defense

    Max Verstappen stayed firmly on course for another season of dominance in Formula 1 on Saturday by winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Even after just two races, and despite turmoil at Red Bull, Verstappen seems in near-total control on the track as he aims for a fourth consecutive title this year. Still, he had to share the attention with 18-year-old Oliver Bearman, who was a surprise seventh in his first F1 race as a Ferrari stand-in

  • Ramadan 2024 in Saudi Arabia: Prayer Time, Start Date and More

    The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs is yet to confirm the official date following the sighting of the crescent moon on Sunday. If the moon is observed with the naked eye on Sunday, Ramadan begins on March 11. If Shaaban, the eighth month in the Islamic calendar comples 30 days, the first day of the holy month will be on March 12.

  • Baseball United signs historic partnership to bring game to Saudi Arabia

    Baseball United has announced a historic partnership deal with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) that provides them an unlimited term to host professional league and tournaments in the kingdom. It includes rights to new Baseball United franchises representing Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam – three of the kingdom’s largest cities, marking professional baseball's first foray into Saudi Arabia. “This is a monumental day for the sport of baseball,” Kash Shaikh, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Baseball United, said.

  • Saudi Arabia unlocks multi-billion dollar investments as part of its wider drive to become a global tourism powerhouse

    A notable aspect of the initiative is its focus on benefiting local communities across tourism destinations. By localizing services such as contracting, design, and consulting, the program aims to create a direct positive impact on various sectors. This approach, coupled with over $800 billion invested to transform the tourism landscape, underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing industry standards and providing lucrative opportunities for investors.

  • Saudi-based Deep-Tech VC Fund Beta Lab makes strategic investment in Cross-Border fintech startup EximPe

    EximPe, a Singapore headquartered company which previously raised seed round led by Singapore based Leo Capital , leverages technology and AI / ML to revolutionize cross-border payments and trade financing for SMEs. Its tech platform is powered by the likes of DBS, SBM, and 30+ other banks and fintechs.

  • Hong Kong start-up hubs expand city’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia to forge closer ties a year after John Lee visit

    Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) and Cyberport each signed memorandums of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh on Monday, a year after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attended the Leap technology conference to foster closer ties between the two markets. The third annual Leap event is the first to feature a Hong Kong pavilion, where HKSTP and Cyberport had eight and seven companies exhibiting, respectively.