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Culture Ministry invites musicians to 'The Saudi Coffee Symphony'
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a unique initiative to enhance the legacy of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the Saudi Coffee Symphony competition.The ministry has called on music enthusiasts from the Arab world, professional musicians or workers in the field, as well as those who are interested in technology-based recreational activities, to participate in the competition, whose cash prizes amount to a total of SR150,000.The ministry’s initiative came to motivate the musicians to create innovative music tracks, by merging between the musical instruments and the sound of making coffee.The idea for the unique competition came from the many stages that Saudi coffee preparation goes through, which begin from roasting and stirring the beans over the...
September 15, 2022

Culture Ministry invites musicians to 'The Saudi Coffee Symphony'

SDAIA, Google Cloud launch ‘Elevate’ to empower 25,000 women in AI
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and Google Cloud announced a new collaboration that aims at empowering women globally to pursue careers in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).The “Elevate” initiative unveiled during the Global AI Summit will focus on empowering women in emerging markets by training more than 25,000 women over the next five years.The program offers a four-month curriculum developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, where participants will have access to free training sessions designed to train them with the skills and experience needed for roles like cloud architect, data engineer, machine learning engineer, or cloud business specialist.The program will also provide mentorship from industry experts at Google...
September 15, 2022

SDAIA, Google Cloud launch ‘Elevate’ to empower 25,000 women in AI

Dr. Nasser Al-Johani
Health insurance coverage for bariatric surgery from Oct. 1
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Bariatric surgery will have the coverage of health insurance in Saudi Arabia effective from October 1 this year. This was disclosed by Dr. Nasser Al-Johani, spokesman of the Council of Health Insurance and executive director for empowerment and supervision at the council.Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Gazette, Al-Johani said that private health insurance beneficiaries who have valid insurance policies can take advantage of the new health insurance standards that cover obesity surgeries, in addition to the package of benefits and the updated insurance coverage limits. “Those persons with a body mass index exceeding 40 and above without complications, or those with body mass index of 35 and above but suffer from chronic diseases will be the beneficiaries of...
September 15, 2022

Health insurance coverage for bariatric surgery from Oct. 1

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and DCO secretary-general Deemah Al-Yahya after signing of the agreement on Thursday.
Riyadh to host DCO's headquarters
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the secretary-general of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Deemah Al-Yahya, signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the organization's official headquarters in the Saudi capital Riyadh.Prince Faisal received Al-Yahya in Riyadh and reviewed the cooperation between the Kingdom and the organization in various fields.The Saudi minister welcomed the establishment of the organization's headquarters in Riyadh, stressing the importance of strengthening the course of joint work with member states of the organization to contribute to the development of countries and peoples through optimal use of digital technology in many aspects that achieve development and prosperity for all.He confirmed...
September 15, 2022

Riyadh to host DCO's headquarters

Insurance for domestic workers may be approved soon, says Human Resource Ministry
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A spokesman for the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has confirmed the imminent approval of insurance for domestic labor contracts.During an interview with AlEkhbariya, Saad Al-Hammad Al-Hammad said insuring domestic labor contracts was very important as it would protect and conserve the rights of both the employers and the workers.He stated that the procedures of the scheme were in the final phase of completion before linking it with the Musaned platform.The insurance would conserve the right of the employer by compensating them with expenses of recruiting a replacement worker in the event of the death of the worker.Additionally, it would protect the employer’s right in the event of a worker’s inability to work because of...
September 15, 2022

Insurance for domestic workers may be approved soon, says Human Resource Ministry

MHRSD approves SEHA platform to deal with sick leave of employees from outside Kingdom
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has approved the Ministry of Health’s SEHA platform to accept sick leave of employees from outside Saudi Arabia.The ministry said that the platform has been developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Health to deal with sick leave reports issued from abroad. The ministry also explained the procedures for the submission of sick leave by employees from outside the Kingdom. Accordingly, the employee must obtain the sick leave report issued by an accredited health authority from outside the Kingdom. He then must attest it from the Saudi diplomatic mission in the respective country and then send it to his workplace in paper or electronic format. Subsequently, the employee’s firm shall upload the...
September 15, 2022

MHRSD approves SEHA platform to deal with sick leave of employees from outside Kingdom

The ban mid-day work outdoors began on June 15.
Ban on mid-day outdoor work ends
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)'s ban on working under the mid-day sun ended on Thursday.The MHRSD had announced a ban on outdoor work under the hot mid-day sun between June 15 and Sept. 15 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. for all facilities in the private sector in accordance with ministerial decision No. (3337).The decision wasimplemented in order to protect the health of the workers in the private sector. The ministry has directed the employers to organize the working hours according to what is stipulated in the decision.The MHRSD has confirmed its commitment to providing a healthy and secure work environment for the workers, and also spare them from the health hazards in accordance with the safety and vocational health...
September 15, 2022

Ban on mid-day outdoor work ends

The agreement was signed by Intel Director General Ahmad Al-Abd Al-Jabbar and KACST Vice President for Future Economics Sector Dr. Mariam Nouh.
KACST, Intel enhance partnership in emerging technology sector
RIYADH — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Intel on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of computing, AI and robotics, on the sidelines of the 2nd Global AI Summit that is organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority in Riyadh.The signing ceremony was attended by KACST President Dr. Munir Al-Dusouqi, while the memo was signed by Intel Director General Ahmad Al-Abd Al-Jabbar and KACST Vice President for Future Economics Sector Dr. Mariam Nouh.The agreement seeks to increase the operational efficiency of computing, where Intel will provide KACST with information on future plans and developments for the company's processors and Intel productions in emerging technologies.The partnership seeks to increase awareness on AI through awareness...
September 15, 2022

KACST, Intel enhance partnership in emerging technology sector

President of the Saudi International Iron and Steel Conference Eng. Raed Al-Ajaji stressed that the 2nd edition of the conference, which was hosted in Riyadh between September 12 and 14, has realized unique successes and qualitative participation of some 1,000 decision-makers and pioneers of the iron and steel industry at the local, regional and international levels.
Massive construction projects in Saudi Arabia ‘offer historic opportunity for steel industry’
RIYADH — President of the Saudi International Iron and Steel Conference Eng. Raed Al-Ajaji stressed that the 2nd edition of the conference, which was hosted in Riyadh between September 12 and 14, has realized unique successes and qualitative participation of some 1,000 decision-makers and pioneers of the iron and steel industry at the local, regional and international levels.The conference witnessed the signing of agreements worth SR400 billion and reached scientific and practical recommendations that can push the future of this industry and enhance its role in economic and industrial development in developed and developing countries.Al-Ajaji expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the wise leadership's approval to hold this conference and for the support for the national iron...
September 15, 2022

Massive construction projects in Saudi Arabia ‘offer historic opportunity for steel industry’

King, Crown Prince congratulate presidents of El Salvador, Nicaragua on Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.The King expressed his best felicitations and wished the President constant good health and happiness and the government and people of El Salvador steady progress and prosperity.King Salman has also sent a cable of congratulations to President José Daniel Ortega Saavedra of Nicaragua on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.The Monarch wished the President constant good health and happiness and the government and people of Nicaragua steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime, has also sent similar cables of congratulations to the presidents of El...
September 15, 2022

King, Crown Prince congratulate presidents of El Salvador, Nicaragua on Independence Day

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