Tuesday, June 3, 2025

VISION 2030

The Saudi Crown Prince confirms: Vision 2030 is not the end of the road

The Crown Prince highlighted the positive results achieved by this vision in building a vibrant society. He pointed to the significant improvements witnessed in the quality of life and social development in the country, as women’s participation in the...

Why was there an uproar over the cap of a Jewish officer in Saudi Arabia?

America has been angered by an incident in Saudi Arabia. What actually happened was that USCIRF member Abraham Cooper was visiting Diriyah near Riyadh. Diriyah is a historical city which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the tour,...

Crown Prince launches $3.2tn program to boost Saudi private sector

New program for investment partnership with state RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched an ambitious 12 trillion riyal ($3.2 trillion) program on Tuesday to boost the role of the private sector in diversifying the economy, increasing resilience and supporting sustainable growth. Under the...

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UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...