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  • Saudi Super Cup 2024 final: Al Hilal crush Al Nassr

    Al Hilal clinched the Saudi Super Cup trophy by coming from a goal down to crush Al Nassr 4-1 on Saturday, with all four of their goals coming in a dominant second half. Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al Nassr’s only goal a minute before the end of the first half, in which there were few chances, when he capitalized on a wonderful pass from Abd El Rahaman Ghareeb.

  • Saudi Arabia’s surge in female workforce participation drives economic impact

    It comes as the Gulf Cooperation Council experiences unprecedented momentum in women’s participation in the workforce. According to the latest figures from the World Bank, the female labor force participation rate in Saudi Arabia stands at 34.5 percent, compared to 79.9 percent for males. Anne-Laure Malauzat, a partner at Bain & Co. in the Middle East, told Arab News that the statistic has surpassed the original target of 30 percent, prompting the Kingdom to set a new goal of 40 percent by 2030.

  • No mpox cases detected in Saudi Arabia: Health authority

    No cases of mpox Clade 1b have been detected in Saudi Arabia despite the global outbreak, the Saudi Public Health Authority confirmed on Saturday. The authority stressed that the Kingdom was prepared to face all types of health threats by implementing the necessary measures to monitor and curb the spread of the virus, ensuring the safety and well-being of both citizens and residents.

  • Saudi Arabia’s New Red Sea Campaign Launches: Jeddah Welcomes First Visitors to Luxurious, Eco-Friendly Destination

    The Red Sea, one of Saudi Arabia’s most anticipated new developments, has launched an innovative campaign aimed at inviting the first wave of visitors to experience its offerings. This campaign, titled “Be The First,” was launched by Visit Red Sea, the tourism arm of the destination, in collaboration with Beautiful Destinations, a content studio and agency known for its creative endeavors. The campaign seeks to position the Red Sea as a must-visit location, enticing travelers with the opportunity to be among the first to explore this newly accessible region.

  • Saudi Arabia, Morocco sign MoU to enhance health cooperation

    A statement by Morocco’s health ministry said that the accord called for cooperation on improving health care quality and patient safety, and in combating pandemics and epidemics, including early detection and control measures, as well as in scientific research in health and medicine. It also facilitates information exchange in telemedicine.

  • Over 44,000 Saudi families moved to first home in H1 2024: Sakani

    The Sakani program revealed that 55,000 Saudi families benefited from the program during the first half of 2024, marking an increase of nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, which saw 51,000 families benefiting.

  • Will Riyadh Metro ease the city’s traffic jams? What you need to know

    Reports indicate that parts of the 176 km system could launch this year or early 2025. However, authorities have not announced anything official yet. The project was first launched in 2014, with an initial plan to complete it by 2019. But for various reasons, including Covid-19, the construction of Riyadh Metro has taken longer than expected.

  • 12 Saudi Universities Make the Top 1,000 Worldwide

    Saudi Arabia is celebrating a major milestone in higher education, with 12 of its universities making it into the prestigious top 1,000 worldwide institutions for 2024 according to the Shanghai Ranking. Al-Benyan emphasized that this progress is in line with Vision 2030’s goals and reflects the dedication to improving education and research systems. The University Affairs Council, along with various bodies, has been working hard to ensure that Saudi universities not only meet but exceed global standards of excellence.

  • China, Saudi Arabia top buyers of Russian fuel oil in July, LSEG data shows

     China and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in July, traders said and LSEG data showed on Friday. Russian fuel oil and VGO seaborne exports last month rose 7% from June to about 4.05 million metric tons, helped by completion of seasonal maintenance on Russian refineries.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Electricity Consumption Soars, Oil Burn Doesn’t

    Saudi Arabia electricity generation surged by 6% in the first half of the year. Yet oil burn is down against 2023 levels thanks to higher gas availability and the growing role of renewables in the power mix. Higher fuel oil imports in June raise questions over whether oil burn gains may return in H2.