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Consumer spending hits SR88.5 billion, hike of 10%, in February
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — The consumer spending in the Kingdom witnessed an increase by 10% as Saudi Arabia’s population spent about SR88.5 billion during last February, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced. SAMA’s data clarified that consumer spending in Saudi Arabia rose during the month of February 2022 to SR88.5 billion, compared to about SR80.23 billion during the same month in the previous year.The value of sales through sales’ points increased by 25% to about SR38.88 billion through 496.3 million transactions and via 1.09 million devices, compared to 2021 when it reached SR31.05 at the same time.According to SAMA’s data, the cash withdrawal process from ATMs decreased by 7% reaching about SR41.7 billion in February, and was done through 16,500 ATMs and via 113.8...
April 03, 2022

Consumer spending hits SR88.5 billion, hike of 10%, in February

Ithra Sunday announced that 18 students of various public and private schools have qualified to represent Saudi Arabia in the international Formula 1 competition that will be held in the United Kingdom July 10 with the participation of 54 countries.
18 students qualify to represent Saudi Arabia in Formula 1 at schools in UK
DHAHRAN — King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) Sunday announced that 18 students of various public and private schools have qualified to represent Saudi Arabia in the international Formula 1 competition that will be held in the United Kingdom July 10 with the participation of 54 countries.Ithra said that the participation went through an intensified training program according to the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program (STEM).The participants then, in addition, attended several workshops, which included reviewing the models and car designs that simulate Formula 1 at schools, which took place at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran.— SPA
April 03, 2022

18 students qualify to represent Saudi Arabia in Formula 1 at schools in UK

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has allocated five robot vacuums to clean and sanitize the roof of the Holy Kaaba.
Robot vacuums used to clean, sanitize roof of Holy Kaaba
MAKKAH — The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has allocated five robot vacuums to clean and sanitize the roof of the Holy Kaaba. The operation of cleaning the roof takes 20 minutes.Undersecretary of the Presidency for Services, Field Affairs and Ensuring Environmental Prevention Mohammed Bin Musleh Al-Jabiri said that the robot vacuum works through a smart application and manually.Its dimensions are 40x40x10, with a charging time of four hours, and works for three hours, and he noted that the robot vacuum covers an area of 180 square meters in the three hours.It has a suction power of 2000 pascal with a dust reservoir of 400 milliliters, and a 250-millileter water reservoir, and has three speeds and a hybrid broom and mop that work through artificial intelligence...
April 03, 2022

Robot vacuums used to clean, sanitize roof of Holy Kaaba

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Saudi embassy in New Delhi, has launched the two programs of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s programs for iftar and dates distribution for 1443 Hijri in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Programs of Iftar, dates distribution in India, neighboring countries launched
NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Saudi embassy in New Delhi, has launched the two programs of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s programs for iftar and dates distribution for 1443 Hijri in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.The iftar program seeks to distribute 4,500 Ramadan baskets, in addition to distributing fancy dates by the ministry according to the effective preventive health procedures in coordination with several official association in these countries.The launching ceremony was held at the embassy’s headquarters in New Delhi under the patronage of Acting Charge d'Affaires Majid Al-Otaibi and the presence of Religious Attaché Sheikh Bader Al-Onzi and several officials of...
April 03, 2022

Programs of Iftar, dates distribution in India, neighboring countries launched

Hundreds of volunteers from KAUST and the broader community in Thuwal gathered to remove waste from verges on a section of the KAUST to Jeddah Highway in a coordinated event led by KAUST’s team as part of KAUST’s “Green Roads” initiative.
KAUST launches Green Roads Initiative to pave the way toward a sustainable future
THUWAL — On April 1, 2022, hundreds of volunteers from KAUST and the broader community in Thuwal gathered to remove waste from verges on a section of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to Jeddah Highway in a coordinated event led by KAUST’s Strategic National Advancement’s (SNA) Social Responsibility team as part of KAUST’s “Green Roads” initiative.The Green Roads initiative marks KAUST’s unwavering commitment to developing a greener future through the sustainable development of road infrastructure. The initiative which was developed in collaboration with Dow Chemical and NAPCO, aims at protecting the environment through a framework that encompasses the four “R”s: Reduce, Remove, Reuse, and Recycle.Plastic waste collected will be used to...
April 03, 2022

KAUST launches Green Roads Initiative to pave the way toward a sustainable future

Jeddah is month away from the start of its 2nd Season
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — The National Center for Events (NEC) has announced the launching of Jeddah Season, in its second edition, early May and will last till June. Jeddah is ready to launch its Season, with the NEC noting that it will reveal more details about the numbers and the season’s activities zones at a press conference to will be held on April 9.Jeddah Season 2022 has come with a new identity as the logo has included a slogan sating "Ayamana Al-Helwa" which means our beautiful days. The new identity also shows the diversity of the cultural, historical, tourist, and the entertainment elements that Jeddah is distinguished with.This is in addition to providing various options for residents and visitors of Jeddah, and highlighting the city as a permanent tourist...
April 03, 2022

Jeddah is month away from the start of its 2nd Season

Jeddah police arrested a man accused of committing an acid attack, killing his wife and seriously injuring her daughter from a previous marriage.
Man kills wife, injures her daughter by pouring acid on them
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al-Samir police in Jeddah arrested a man accused of committing an acid attack, killing his wife and seriously injuring her daughter from a previous marriage.The 911 operation center of the Jeddah police had received information about the acid attack against a woman and her daughter in their home in Al-Samir district in eastern Jeddah.When the security forces reached the scene, they found the woman and the girl suffering from serious burn injuries.They were soon transferred to King Fahd Hospital where the woman died and the girl in serious condition in the intensive care unit. The man fled the scene after committing the crime.The security forces soon launched a massive manhunt in which the man was arrested.The police sources said that the man had beaten his...
April 03, 2022

Man kills wife, injures her daughter by pouring acid on them

Classes resume in Ramadan after a hiatus of 14 years
Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Students of all phases of education in Saudi Arabia returned to classes on Sunday during the holy month of Ramadan for the first time after a hiatus of 14 years. Teachers and administrators of schools and universities have completed all their preparations to receive boy and girl students in the holy month. The Ramadan classes come under the third semester of the academic year, which is based on the new academic calendar.Students of all levels of public education returned to in-person classes in all regions of the Kingdom on Sunday. These included government, private, foreign and community schools as well as government and private universities, special education institutes and institutes following continuous education programs.According to the new calendar, the...
April 03, 2022

Classes resume in Ramadan after a hiatus of 14 years

The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques takes 100 random samples every day to test Zamzam water during the month of Ramadan to ensure the blessed water is free of microbes and contaminants.
100 random samples of Zamzam water checked daily at Grand Mosque
MAKKAH — The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the laboratory to check the quality of Zamzam water, takes random samples from Zamzam water and analyze them microbiologically and chemically to ensure the quality and safety of the water.This is carried out through a special laboratory on the roof of the Grand Mosque, which is equipped with the highest international standards followed in analyzing drinking water, where trained cadres are tasked with conducting the necessary tests and refer results to Zamzam administration at the Grand Mosque on a regular basis.The lab employees take daily samples from all sources of Zamzam water at the Grand Mosque to ensure its safety and that it does not have any microbes before providing water to visitors of the...
April 03, 2022

100 random samples of Zamzam water checked daily at Grand Mosque

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance inaugurated Saturday the Gift Program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to distribute dates and Ramadan Iftar (food baskets) for the year 2022 in South Africa.
Program for distributing dates and Ramadan Iftar inaugurated in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, represented by the Religious Attaché at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Embassy in South Africa, inaugurated Saturday the Gift Program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to distribute dates and Ramadan Iftar (food baskets) for the year 2022.The program aims to distribute 2,500 food baskets and 11 tons of dates to needy families in South Africa throughout the holy month of Ramadan.Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa Sultan Al-Lwihan Al-Anqari and a number of officials attended the inauguration ceremony. — SPA
April 03, 2022

Program for distributing dates and Ramadan Iftar inaugurated in South Africa

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