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Saudi Arabia plans major rail development, new train network planned

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport undertaking study to connect two major rail networks Saudi Arabia is undertaking a major rail study to connect train networks in the Kingdom. The Ministry of Transport is investigating a development

Saudi Road authority to use of Drones for Checking Road Safety in the Holy Sites

The Saudi General Authority for Roads announced the use of drones for ensuring safety and quality of the road network in the holy sites during the current pilgrimage season. The drone technology will work thermally to monitor observations on the

UAE-based IFFCO Brings its First 100% plant-based meat “Thryve™” to Saudi Arabia

THRYVE™ adds to favourite local meals with delicious, healthy and sustainable plant-based meat, carefully crafted with Middle Eastern flavours to meet the local taste United Arab Emirates: IFFCO Group announces its plans to bring its

Kuwait announces 15-year-old Students can go to work: Report

The Kuwait Ministry of Social Affairs has allowed 10th and 11th grade high school students to engage in part-time work at cooperative societies

Saudi’s Transport General Authority introduces self-driving electric buses for Hajj Pilgrims

Without requiring human intervention, the buses navigate along a predetermined route, utilising the data collected and analysed during their movement

Saudi Arabia to announce new Airlines: Minister

Saudi Arabia expects to announce new airlines in the near future, says the Kingdom’s Minister of Investment. Speaking on the sidelines of

Number of Pilgrims arrived in Madinah for Hajj till Monday reaches 744,862

The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah till Monday, June 19, reached 744,862, the Saudi Hajj and Visit Committee said. The pilgrims included several nationalities, and came through the air and sea ports to perform Hajj this

Kuwait Re-Appoints New Prime Minister

Kuwait has named a new Prime Minister following elections in the country. The news was announced by the state-run Kuwait News Agency. It said an Emiri decree was issued on Tuesday to appoint Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah as

Saudi Arabia Announces Midday Work Ban

Saudi Arabia has announced a midday work ban will begin on June 15. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced the ban on an effort to protect the safety and health of workers operating in direct

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim Submits Revised Highest Bid for Man Utd with Deadline

Qatar’s goal of buying Man Utd could be resolved this week as Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has submitted a fifth and final offer for the club, according to media reports. The Daily Mail says a final bid to buy the English Premier League