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RIYADH: Impressed by the “out-of-the-box” approach of the Saudi government to drive innovation and growth, a top official of an IT firm said his company is keen on partnering with the Kingdom to become part of its success story. In an interview with Arab News, Alain Carpentier, senior vice president of worldwide sales at HPE Aruba Networking, said his company has made

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed a cooperation agreement with the Somalia-based regional mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to provide support for the Emergency and Rescue Unit of the Somalian Health Ministry, benefiting 821,250 people. The agreement, which was signed at the headquarters of KSrelief in Riyadh by Assistant

CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Transporthas earmarked around 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($130 million) for new river transport projects, as part of the government’s drive to ease traffic congestion on the country’s roads, reduce transportation costs, and reduce pollution. A single ship can shift substantial amounts of cargo — equivalent to the load of hundreds of large trucks.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel will head the Kingdom’s delegation at the 76th World Health Assembly at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The 76th session, which begins on Sunday and continues until May 30, will be held under the theme “WHO at 75: Saving lives, Driving Health for All,” and will

LOS ANGELES: Arab families in the US are turning to homeschooling to help their children develop a stronger connection to their family’s culture, parents have told Arab News. Homeschooling serves as a way to cultivate a closer family bond and foster a confident and distinct identity, they said. “My daughter is 4 years old and she can already read (a few) Arabic words, and my

RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia called for caution against thunderstorms in most regions of the Kingdom, starting from Sunday until Thursday, the state-run SPA news agency reported on Saturday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense said that the Makkah region will be affected by medium to heavy rains that may lead to torrential rains, hail and brisk winds that will stir

In the 18th century, some of the first nation-states raced to industrialize, spawning a scramble during the 19th century for the territory and resources required to fuel the nascent industries of what are now the world’s advanced economies. Likewise, during the 20th century we saw the energy rush, be it oil or nuclear, as wartime economies shifted toward mass consumerism,

DHAHRAN: For three spectacular nights from May 18-20, Jazz at Lincoln Center performed at Ithra for local jazz lovers. For the occasion, the New York-based band dressed in suits, kimonos and traditional Saudi attire performed with Saudi singer Loulwa Al-Sharif. The performance included 11 perfectly paced jazz songs with a sonic repertoire consisting of classic jazz, Afro-Cuban

The Arab League Summit in Jeddah has brought hope and enthusiasm in comparison with the usually unremarkable gatherings staged by the organization. The unity on display created an unmistakable momentum that could have a positive effect on some of the region’s intractable crises. All 22 states showed up on Friday, most represented by their heads of state, and almost all spoke

LONDON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Sudanese army leader Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to discuss efforts to reach “an effective short-term cease-fire ” in the country, the State Department said on Saturday. “I spoke this morning with Sudanese General Burhan about ongoing talks to reach an effective short-term cease-fire to facilitate humanitarian