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Khaled Al-Faisal honors winners of Makkah Excellence Award
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, honored winners of the 13rd edition of the Makkah Excellence Award here on Wednesday.The awards were announced last month during the 6th session of the Makkah Cultural Forum, held with the theme of “How to be a role model in the digital world.”The emir also gave away the Makkah Days Challenge Award for Programming and Artificial Intelligence.The Saudi Red Crescent Authority and artist Fayez Al-Maliki shared the humanitarian excellence award.Al-Maliki, a Saudi artist known for his humanitarian work, was the only individual winner across all nine categories of the award.The Red Sea International Film Festival bagged the cultural excellence award, while the economic...
March 10, 2022

Khaled Al-Faisal honors winners of Makkah Excellence Award

Percentage of female employees in Saudi banks surges significantly
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The percentage of female cadres in Saudi banks has recorded a significant rise amid the overall increase of women’s participation in the labor market.According to statistics released by Saudi banks, the number of female employees in Saudi banks has increased significantly during recent years.The data showed that the highest percentage of women employees in 2021 was in Riyad Bank at 27.3%, followed closely by Gulf International Bank (GIB) with 27%.The Saudi Investment Bank recorded 23.7% of female staff, while the Arab National Bank (ANB) recorded 21.6%, followed by Saudi British Bank (SABB) at 21% and Banque Saudi Fransi at 19%.Al-Rajhi Bank recorded 17.1% female staff while the percentage of women working in Alinma Bank reached 16.2%. The Saudi National...
March 10, 2022

Percentage of female employees in Saudi banks surges significantly

Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser signed the agreements with French Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari during his visit to Paris.
Saudi minister of transport, French counterpart sign two MoUs
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and French Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in the rail, transport and innovation sectors within the transport and logistics system.During his visit to France, the Saudi minister met with senior officials in government sectors and heads of companies specialized in the field of transport and logistics, where he stressed the importance of joint cooperation and promising investment opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.He invited the French side to participate in the investment opportunities that will be announced soon in the field of bus transport services between cities.Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser highlighted Saudi Arabia's ambitious...
March 10, 2022

Saudi minister of transport, French counterpart sign two MoUs

Saudi Central Bank extends Guaranteed Financing Program by one year
RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the extension of the Guaranteed Financing Program — one of SAMA's Private Sector Financing Support Programs — for one more year until March 14, 2023, for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).This step is consistent with SAMA’s mandate of promoting financial sector stability, supporting economic growth, and enhancing the Saudi Central Bank's support to MSMEs growth and to overcome challenges that arise from COVID-19 preventive measures.MSMEs can benefit from the Guaranteed Financing Program through banks and financing companies that are subject to the supervision of the Saudi Central Bank and are members of the Small & Medium Enterprises Funding Guarantee Program “Kafalah”.Since its launch on March 14, 2020 to...
March 10, 2022

Saudi Central Bank extends Guaranteed Financing Program by one year

Commander of Royal Saudi Land Forces Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Mutair receives Commander of the Qatari Land Forces Maj. Gen. Saeed Al Khayarin in Riyadh on Thursday.
Saudi, Qatari land forces commanders hold talks
RIYADH — Commander of Royal Saudi Land Forces Lt. Gen. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair received in Riyadh on Thursday Commander of the Qatari Emiri Land Forces Maj. Gen. Saeed Hussain Al Khayarin.During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest.
March 10, 2022

Saudi, Qatari land forces commanders hold talks

Madinah Governor Prince Faisal bin Salman visits the exhibition accompanying the Hajj and Umrah Research Forum in Madinah.
Two-day scientific forum for Hajj and Umrah research kicks off in Madinah
MADINAH — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Prince Faisal bin Salman, Governor of Madinah, inaugurated on Wednesday the 21st Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research and the accompanying exhibition.The forum is organized by Umm Al Qura University, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research, at the King Salman International Convention Center under the theme “Digital Transformation in the Hajj, Umrah and Visit System.”In his speech, Prince Faisal bin Salman highlighted the pride of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, in serving the two holy mosques and their visitors. He referred to exerted efforts since the unification of this state until today to provide best services...
March 10, 2022

Two-day scientific forum for Hajj and Umrah research kicks off in Madinah

Some 600 defense and security exhibitors from 42 countries took part in the World Defense Show, which concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday.
World Defense Show concludes with SR29.7bn in deals
RIYADH — Following four trade days that brought together 600 defense and security exhibitors from 42 countries, the World Defense Show concluded its first edition on Wednesday recording SR29.7 billion in deals.Founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), the show, focused on defense interoperability, received 80 military delegations, 65,000 visits and representation from 85 countries from East to West.Ahmad Al-Ohali, Governor of GAMI, said: “From its first edition, World Defense Show established itself as one of the top defense and security shows in the world, reflecting the Kingdom’s position as a global driver of collaboration, innovation and business opportunities. The networking, knowledge-sharing and commercial relationships established through the World...
March 10, 2022

World Defense Show concludes with SR29.7bn in deals

Umrah performers are still required to obtain a permit.
Saudi Arabia lifts immunization check at two holy mosques
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah scrapped the immunization status check for people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah from Thursday.The ministry reviewed the most important developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic before lifting the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.The ministry also cancelled the requirement of registering immunization data to obtain an Umrah permit for pilgrims from outside the Kingdom.Permits are no longer required to pray at the Grand Mosque or visit the Prophet’s Mosque but it is still mandatory to obtain permits for performing Umrah and visit AlRawdah AlSharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.All social distancing...
March 10, 2022

Saudi Arabia lifts immunization check at two holy mosques

Digital Government Authority (DGA) Governor Eng. Ahmed Bin Muhammad Al-Suwaian announces the strategic directions of the digital government and revealed its new identity,
DGA announces strategic directions and launches its new identity
RIYADH — The Digital Government Authority (DGA) announced the strategic directions of the digital government and revealed its new identity, in addition to launching several initiatives at a ceremony held Wednesday in the city of RiyadhThe event was held under the patronage of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital Government Eng. Abdullah Bin Amer Al-Sawaha, in the presence of a number of dignitaries.In his speech during the ceremony, DGA Governor Eng. Ahmed Bin Muhammad Al-Suwaian thanked the wise leadership for the great support that the DGA has received since the announcement of its establishment last year.He noted that the integration between government agencies contributed to the Kingdom’s obtaining many International and regional achievements in the field of...
March 10, 2022

DGA announces strategic directions and launches its new identity

Assistant Defense Minister for Executive Affairs Dr. Khaled Al-Biyari and SAMI’s CEO Walid Abukhaled.
MoD signs 23 contracts worth over SR13 billion at WDS 2022
RIYADH — The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the closing of 23 deals worth more than SR13 billion with local and international companies on the fourth day of the World Defense Show (WDS) 2022.The MoD signed five deals with the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), two of which were closed with the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) and three with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).The SR6 billion deal with SAMI includes providing advanced communication systems, armored vehicles, ammunition, and maritime systems.The contracts with SAMI were signed byAl-Biyari and SAMI’s CEO Walid Abukhaled. The signing ceremony was attended by the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Ahmed Al-Ohali.The Ministry also signed an SR1 billion contract with Military Industries...
March 10, 2022

MoD signs 23 contracts worth over SR13 billion at WDS 2022

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