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2021 in review: Saudi women milestones

2021 in review: Saudi women milestones

2021 in review: Saudi women milestones

2021 in review: KSrelief is capable of diverting pain into hope

2021 in review: KSrelief is capable of diverting pain into hope

2021 in review: eventful year full of achievements towards Saudi Vision 2030

2021 in review: eventful year full of achievements towards Saudi Vision 2030

36,947 applicants submitted in SAIP to obtain trademarks in Saudi Arabia during 2021

36,947 applicants submitted in SAIP to obtain trademarks in Saudi Arabia during 2021

Saudi Titanic: story of cargo ship turned to be tourist attraction in Tabuk

Saudi Titanic: story of cargo ship turned to be tourist attraction in Tabuk

Gulf Summits… New Era, Confident Steps towards the Future

Gulf Summits… New Era, Confident Steps towards the Future

77 establishments enter local market daily; signaling signs of economic recovery

Saudi Arabia’s Industry Ministry Issues 68 Industrial Licenses in November

Saudi Arabia’s Industry Ministry Issues 68 Industrial Licenses in November

Interview: Covid-19 highlights translators’ role in saving lives, academics say

Interview: Covid-19 highlights translators’ role in saving lives, academics say

Saudi Arabia reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases, 81 Recoveries

Saudi Arabia reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases, 81 Recoveries

Saudi technical education body ranked ninth in Global Knowledge Index

International dates exhibition set to start in Riyadh on Thursday

Winners of Red Sea Souk Awards worth $700,000 announced

MoH spokesman: It’s still too early to talk about the fourth dose December 13, 2021

Al-Jadaan: Saudi Arabia to review some costs borne by private sector

Red SeaIFF celebrates extraordinary women in film

Red SeaIFF celebrates extraordinary women in film

Elaf Trabulsi: A young Saudi woman writer and entrepreneur par excellence

Elaf Trabulsi: A young Saudi woman writer and entrepreneur par excellence

Soudah Development becomes region’s first developer to join Mountain Partnership

Soudah Development becomes region’s first developer to join Mountain Partnership

British PM Johnson praises Kingdom’s decision to reach Net Zero by 2060

Potential impacts of climate change on health

Potential impacts of climate change on health

Saudi Projects of S200bn For Climate Protection, Green Transformation

Saudi Projects of S200bn For Climate Protection, Green Transformation

Saudi Crown Prince Vision 2030 was ‘talk of the planet’, French Senator

Saudi Crown Prince Vision 2030 was ‘talk of the planet’, French Senator

Khalid bin Bandar: Saudi Arabia Determined to Beat Its Climate Goals

Deviating from expectations, Saudi Arabia; largest oil exporter, active in climate change issues

Deviating from expectations, Saudi Arabia; largest oil exporter, active in climate change issues

Saudi Vision 2030 aligns with the G20 priorities

Saudi Vision 2030 aligns with the G20 priorities

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM the ideal symbol ahead of COP26

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM the ideal symbol ahead of COP26

In photos: Saudi Ports Authority, Maersk Saudi Arabia launch Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port

In photos: Saudi Ports Authority, Maersk Saudi Arabia launch Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi economy is very attractive destination for investors

Saudi economy is very attractive destination for investors

Al-Khateeb: 54% of workers in tourism are women‏‏

Al-Khateeb: 54% of workers in tourism are women‏‏

Jordan’s Crown Prince Calls for Joining Efforts to Find Solutions to Protect Environment

Jordan’s Crown Prince Calls for Joining Efforts to Find Solutions to Protect Environment

Saudi Vision 2030 aligns with the G20 priorities

Saudi Vision 2030 aligns with the G20 priorities

Saudi Arabia elected to head four WIPO bodies

Saudi Arabia elected to head four WIPO bodies

Facebook, Instagram appear to partly reconnect after nearly six-hour outage

Saudi Arabia’s decision to Saudize 100% of real estate and cinema professions jobs began

Saudi Arabia’s decision to Saudize 100% of real estate and cinema professions jobs began

Birth of rare Arabian Leopard cub marks significant milestone in saving a critically endangered species

Birth of rare Arabian Leopard cub marks significant milestone in saving a critically endangered species

Saudi Arabia seeks to develop relations with all countries: FM

Saudi Arabia seeks to develop relations with all countries: FM

Saudi Vision 2030 Programs Consolidate Economic Role of Private Sector

Saudi Vision 2030 Programs Consolidate Economic Role of Private Sector

In photos: ‘Diriyah Gate’ one of World’s Most Important and Renowned Heritage Sites

In photos: ‘Diriyah Gate’ one of World’s Most Important and Renowned Heritage Sites

Saudi Arabia reports 80 New COVID Cases, 95 Recoveries

Saudi Arabia reports 80 New COVID Cases, 95 Recoveries

FATOORAH launched as Saudi Arabia set to switch over to e-invoicing

FATOORAH launched as Saudi Arabia set to switch over to e-invoicing

KAUST research study enhances preserving coral reefs in Red Sea

KAUST research study enhances preserving coral reefs in Red Sea

Algeria Mourns More Dead as Firefighters Battle Forest Blazes

Algeria Mourns More Dead as Firefighters Battle Forest Blazes

Saudi Economy Recovers from Coronavirus Pandemic in Q2 2021, Achieves a Growth of 1.5%

Saudi Economy Recovers from Coronavirus Pandemic in Q2 2021, Achieves a Growth of 1.5%

Saudi Arabia reports 1,256 new COVID-19 infections, 1,155 recoveries and 14 deaths

Saudi Arabia reports 1,256 new COVID-19 infections, 1,155 recoveries and 14 deaths

Saudi Health Ministry Broadcasts Awareness Messages to Pilgrims

Saudi Health Ministry Broadcasts Awareness Messages to Pilgrims

Red Sea Fund receives additional $4mn to support Arabic filmmakers

Red Sea Fund receives additional $4mn to support Arabic filmmakers

Saudi Arabia voices concern over Iran’s nuclear activity

Saudi cinema night at Arab World Institute in Paris starts

Saudi cinema night at Arab World Institute in Paris starts

Saudi Arabia to take part in Cannes Film Festival 2021

Saudi Arabia to take part in Cannes Film Festival 2021

Two men arrested for duping people in name of investment trading

Two men arrested for duping people in name of investment trading

Entertainment digital gate to maximize entertainment investment map

Entertainment digital gate to maximize entertainment investment map

Saudi Arabia leads Three Global Indicators on Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic

Saudi Arabia leads Three Global Indicators on Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic

King Salman, Crown Prince Send Cables of Congratulation to Spain’s king on Anniversary of His Accession to Throne

King Salman, Crown Prince Send Cables of Congratulation to Spain’s king on Anniversary of His Accession to Throne

SPARK signs MoC with Riyad Bank to discuss future initiatives

SPARK signs MoC with Riyad Bank to discuss future initiatives

Heritage Commission registers 624 new archeological sites in Saudi Arabia

Heritage Commission registers 624 new archeological sites in Saudi Arabia

In photo: Saudi-Egyptian Joint Committee Holds its 17th Session

In photo: Saudi-Egyptian Joint Committee Holds its 17th Session

RSIFF welcomes Waintrop as Artistic Director

RSIFF welcomes Waintrop as Artistic Director

King Salman, Crown Prince Congratulate Russian President on National Day

King Salman, Crown Prince Congratulate Russian President on National Day

Saudi mother and daughter graduate from university on same day

Saudi mother and daughter graduate from university on same day

Saudi Arabia’s first civil society theater association set up in Jazan

Saudi Arabia’s first civil society theater association set up in Jazan

First Saudi lecturer at France’s University of Lille narrates her success story

First Saudi lecturer at France’s University of Lille narrates her success story

Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine now available for people over 60; says MoH

Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine now available for people over 60; says MoH

Saudi Arabia’s Chambers Council Discusses Tourism Investment Opportunities in Greece and Jamaica

Saudi Arabia’s Chambers Council Discusses Tourism Investment Opportunities in Greece and Jamaica

Women have a ‘big role’ to play in boosting Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry

Women have a ‘big role’ to play in boosting Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry

‘Hero’ Saudi officer foiled Grand Mosque attack by ‘man claiming to be Messiah’

‘Hero’ Saudi officer foiled Grand Mosque attack by ‘man claiming to be Messiah’

‘Zayed 3’ Military Exercise Between UAE; Egypt Kicks Off

‘Zayed 3’ Military Exercise Between UAE; Egypt Kicks Off

Saudi students win 8 prizes at global science and engineering fair

Saudi students win 8 prizes at global science and engineering fair

Saudi Arabia; Greece to establish cultural weeks; loan antiquities to each other

Saudi Arabia; Greece to establish cultural weeks; loan antiquities to each other

Saudi Arabia earned respect of international community for its political discourse, Saudi ambassador

Saudi Arabia earned respect of international community for its political discourse, Saudi ambassador

Saudi Arabia Wins ITU’s WSIS Prize 2021

Saudi Arabia Wins ITU’s WSIS Prize 2021

Museums Commission to host virtual concert on International Museum Day

Museums Commission to host virtual concert on International Museum Day

Saudi; Egyptian; Kuwaiti foreign ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Palestinian territories

Saudi; Egyptian; Kuwaiti foreign ministers call for immediate ceasefire in Palestinian territories

Renovated 400-year-old Al-Mudhafah Mosque opens for worshippers

Renovated 400-year-old Al-Mudhafah Mosque opens for worshippers

Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission finalizes sector development strategy

Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission finalizes sector development strategy

NEOM employees provide support for Tabuk-based charities during Rmadan

NEOM employees provide support for Tabuk-based charities during Rmadan

Over 100 years-old Akesah Mosque reopens for worshipers after renovation

Over 100 years-old Akesah Mosque reopens for worshipers after renovation

Noura Al-Tuwaim lauds Saudi leadership for empowering women in satellite industry

Noura Al-Tuwaim lauds Saudi leadership for empowering women in satellite industry

Iran’s Zarif holds talks with Houthi leader in Oman

Iran’s Zarif holds talks with Houthi leader in Oman

Turkish jets; troops hit PKK targets in new Iraq incursion

Turkish jets; troops hit PKK targets in new Iraq incursion

Historic Jeddah signifies long-standing heritage, French Ambassador

Historic Jeddah signifies long-standing heritage, French Ambassador

CEDA lauds Vision 2030’s most important achievements five years on

CEDA lauds Vision 2030’s most important achievements five years on

Saudi Arabia focus on climate change with shift in environment sector

Saudi Arabia focus on climate change with shift in environment sector

Experts and specialists join Saudi celebrations of Earth Day

Experts and specialists join Saudi celebrations of Earth Day

Saudi women making giant strides in diverse sectors, Yanqsar

Saudi women making giant strides in diverse sectors, Yanqsar

Over 70 field teams participate in sterilization operations at Grand Mosque

Over 70 field teams participate in sterilization operations at Grand Mosque

Heritage Commission celebrates World Heritage Day at KAHC

Heritage Commission celebrates World Heritage Day at KAHC

US slams Houthis for attacking Saudi Arabia and perpetuating Yemeni conflict

US slams Houthis for attacking Saudi Arabia and perpetuating Yemeni conflict

Crown Prince’s project brings 1,400-year-old Jarir Al-Bajali mosque in Taif to life

Crown Prince’s project brings 1,400-year-old Jarir Al-Bajali mosque in Taif to life

Taraweeh prayer performed at Grand Mosque on first night of Ramadan

Taraweeh prayer performed at Grand Mosque on first night of Ramadan

Pilgrims, worshipers without permits will be barred from entering Grand Mosque

Pilgrims, worshipers without permits will be barred from entering Grand Mosque

GEA boosts digital transformation system through Tarfeeh portal

GEA boosts digital transformation system through Tarfeeh portal

More than 7 million visitors to Maqra’ Al-Haramayn

More than 7 million visitors to Maqra’ Al-Haramayn

Three Bocellis and many instruments in a celebration of life at Hegra

Three Bocellis and many instruments in a celebration of life at Hegra

Prominent Role of Saudi private sector in Sustainable Development

Prominent Role of Saudi private sector in Sustainable Development

UK Ambassador Interacts with Umluj Dolphins Story

UK Ambassador Interacts with Umluj Dolphins Story

Total Number of Administered Vaccine Doses Surpasses 5,000,000: Saudi Health Ministry

Total Number of Administered Vaccine Doses Surpasses 5,000,000: Saudi Health Ministry

Saudi Arabia sets strict penalties for violators of Antiquities and Museums Law

Saudi labor force participation rate raised to 61.0% during Q4 of 2020

Saudi labor force participation rate raised to 61.0% during Q4 of 2020

Saudi marriages raised by 8.9% in 2020

Saudi marriages raised by 8.9% in 2020

Top 30 best workplaces in Saudi Arabia for the year 2021

Top 30 best workplaces in Saudi Arabia for the year 2021

Hanan Al-Thubaiti dreams of participating in the Olympics

Hanan Al-Thubaiti dreams of participating in the Olympics

Saudi official denies threat to harm UN Khashoggi investigator

Saudi official denies threat to harm UN Khashoggi investigator

Al-Sudais inspects advanced sound systems at Grand Mosque

Al-Sudais inspects advanced sound systems at Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia using AI technology for monitoring weather, Dr. Ghulam

Saudi Arabia using AI technology for monitoring weather, Dr. Ghulam

Happiness Index Puts Saudi Arabia First in Arab World, 21st Globally

Happiness Index Puts Saudi Arabia First in Arab World, 21st Globally

Saudi contractors’ forum to discuss future opportunities

Saudi contractors’ forum to discuss future opportunities

Aramco shows resilience despite COVID-19; delivers on promise

Aramco shows resilience despite COVID-19; delivers on promise

King, Crown Prince congratulate Samia Hassan on becoming Tanzania President

King, Crown Prince congratulate Samia Hassan on becoming Tanzania President

Saudi Arabia tops Arab world in happiness; Finland No. 1 globally

Saudi Arabia tops Arab world in happiness; Finland No. 1 globally

Dr. Al-Qasabi proved his mettle as keen administrator and negotiator

Dr. Al-Qasabi proved his mettle as keen administrator and negotiator

Saudi Arabia committed to ending war in Yemen but facing deadly daily attacks: Princess Reema

Saudi Arabia committed to ending war in Yemen but facing deadly daily attacks: Princess Reema

Resuming excavation projects at Saudi archaeological sites

Resuming excavation projects at Saudi archaeological sites

Saudi Arabia keeps strong reform momentum in women legal reforms

Saudi Arabia keeps strong reform momentum in women legal reforms

Number of Saudi women in civil service doubled 25 times in 10 years

Number of Saudi women in civil service doubled 25 times in 10 years

Saudi Arabia to work only with foreign companies with HQ in Kingdom from 2024

Saudi Arabia to work only with foreign companies with HQ in Kingdom from 2024

Consortium of companies to establish Saudi digital bank

Consortium of companies to establish Saudi digital bank

Saudi Arabia calls on UN to hold Houthis accountable for terror attacks

Saudi Arabia gets ready for 2021 Ramadan & Hajj Season

Saudi Arabia gets ready for 2021 Ramadan & Hajj Season

HR Ministry calls for flexible work hours; maximum remote work and meetings

Job platform to be unified, linked to public, private sectors, says ministry

Riyadh Mayoralty inaugurates Dakkah program to raise quality of life

Riyadh Mayoralty inaugurates Dakkah program to raise quality of life

8 Million Liters of Zamzam Water Distributed to Umrah Performers during COVID-19 Pandemic

8 Million Liters of Zamzam Water Distributed to Umrah Performers during COVID-19 Pandemic

Saudi nurse saves her neighbor by attending delivery at home

Saudi nurse saves her neighbor by attending delivery at home

Tabuk Jabel Al-Lawz, ice wonder of Saudi Arabia’s winter

Tabuk Jabel Al-Lawz, ice wonder of Saudi Arabia’s winter

Markets at Yanbu Placed Port City on Historic Global Trade Map

Markets at Yanbu Placed Port City on Historic Global Trade Map

RCU, Saudia seal partnership for domestic campaign

RCU, Saudia seal partnership for domestic campaign

English free digital library launches by British Council

English free digital library launches by British Council

Al Nawras Island, charming destination on the Pearl of the Red Sea

Al Nawras Island, charming destination on the Pearl of the Red Sea

Red Sea Lodge offers creative development for 12 filmmakers teams

Red Sea Lodge offers creative development for 12 filmmakers teams

Your winter in Hail this year

Your winter in Hail this year

Flash of Riyadh, first-of-kind drive-in cinemas by Riyadh mayoralty

Flash of Riyadh, first-of-kind drive-in cinemas by Riyadh mayoralty

Saudi females soon-to-be appointed as judges

Saudi females soon-to-be appointed as judges

Saudi Arabia warns citizens, residents against traveling to 12 countries without permission

Saudi Arabia warns citizens, residents against traveling to 12 countries without permission

Saudia awarded Diamond Status for flight health safety

Saudia awarded Diamond Status for flight health safety

THE LINE infrastructure to cost $100-$200bn

THE LINE infrastructure to cost $100-$200bn

KSrelief provides Students in Yemen with Health Services

KSrelief provides Students in Yemen with Health Services

Saudi Arabia Enables Private Sector to Support Major Health, Education, Real Estate Projects

Saudi Arabia Enables Private Sector to Support Major Health, Education, Real Estate Projects

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Meets with Acting U.S. Under Secretary of Defense

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense Meets with Acting U.S. Under Secretary of Defense

International Moderation Prize goes to Adel Al-Jubeir

International Moderation Prize goes to Adel Al-Jubeir

Crown Prince leads comprehensive development Saudi boom

Crown Prince leads comprehensive development Saudi boom

Multiple justice reforms and digital transformation

Multiple justice reforms and digital transformation

Laila Alfaddagh becomes chief of National Museum

Laila Alfaddagh becomes chief of National Museum

Saudi Arabia to become MENA hub for cloud computing technologies

Saudi Arabia to become MENA hub for cloud computing technologies

User education, cloud security and XDR are critical for cybersecurity in 2021

User education, cloud security and XDR are critical for cybersecurity in 2021

6 million students sit for exams remotely

6 million students sit for exams remotely

Oil and gas sector most affected by coronavirus: Energy minister

Oil and gas sector most affected by coronavirus: Energy minister

Google services including YouTube down worldwide and Saudi Arabia

Google services including YouTube down worldwide and Saudi Arabia

Saudi King Salman gets Message from South Sudan President

Saudi King Salman gets Message from South Sudan President

Translation services for Grand Mosque visitors

Translation services for Grand Mosque visitors

OIC body adds 66 sites to Islamic heritage list

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University jumps 59 places in global rankings

Saudi teens aged 15-19 hold 50,758 jobs in private sector

Saudi teens aged 15-19 hold 50,758 jobs in private sector

Saudi Vision 2030 programs are continuing, Al-Jadaan

Saudi Vision 2030 programs are continuing, Al-Jadaan

Over 73,000 Saudi women beneficiaries of REDF loans to own a home

Over 73,000 Saudi women beneficiaries of REDF loans to own a home

Saudi Arabia ranked safest among G20 nations: international indicators

Saudi Arabia ranked safest among G20 nations: international indicators

Through Digital Transformation, Nokia boosts Saudi Vision 2030

Through Digital Transformation, Nokia boosts Saudi Vision 2030

Young Saudi women feel honored to serve elderly women pilgrims

Young Saudi women feel honored to serve elderly women pilgrims

Saudi Arabia welcomes election of Hissein Brahim Taha as Secretary-General of OIC

Saudi Arabia welcomes election of Hissein Brahim Taha as Secretary-General of OIC

Viatris Inc. Launches to Meet the World’s Evolving Healthcare Needs

Viatris Inc. Launches to Meet the World’s Evolving Healthcare Needs

G20 summit brings together world’s leaders

G20 summit brings together world’s leaders

NEOM invites applications for scholarships

NEOM invites applications for scholarships

Saudi crude exports rise to 6.07 million bpd in September: JODI

Saudi crude exports rise to 6.07 million bpd in September: JODI

Ministry of Media Launches Periodic Government Communication Press Briefing

Ministry of Media Launches Periodic Government Communication Press Briefing

‘Adab’ to hold a symposium on Islamic art

‘Adab’ to hold a symposium on Islamic art

OIC Stresses Saudi Arabia’s Pioneering Role in Countering Terrorism

KSRelief continues aid efforts in Yemen, Sudan

Arab Coalition destroys bomb-laden Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia

SAIP now to be under purview of prime minister office: Royal order

Saudi Arabia has made unprecedented achivements in short time: Crown Prince

Indian expat reunites with family at end of 15-year-long ordeal

Indian expat reunites with family at end of 15-year-long ordeal

U.S. Supreme Court may not have final say in presidential election, despite Trump threat

Florida Latinos boost Trump’s margin of victory in battleground state

Florida Latinos boost Trump’s margin of victory in battleground state

Madinah Airport’s high standard in upholding hygiene, health and safety recognized

Madinah Airport’s high standard in upholding hygiene, health and safety recognized

WHO Hails Saudi Measures in Reopening Holy Sites for Umrah

WHO Hails Saudi Measures in Reopening Holy Sites for Umrah

MBS calls on all dreamers to join KSA to shape the future

MBS calls on all dreamers to join KSA to shape the future

Global AI Summit begins with eye to establish practical and effective system

Global AI Summit begins with eye to establish practical and effective system

New honor for Saudi women; appointing Hanan Al-Ahmadi as Shoura Asst. President

New honor for Saudi women; appointing Hanan Al-Ahmadi as Shoura Asst. President

Over 30 IT professions set for Saudization

Over 30 IT professions set for Saudization

Grand Mosque ready to receive worshippers as of Sunday

Grand Mosque ready to receive worshippers as of Sunday

Kingdom to host 1st International Conference on Giftedness, Creativity in Nov.

Kingdom to host 1st International Conference on Giftedness, Creativity in Nov.

Over 100,000 New Infections in One Day in Europe for First Time; WHO says

ICD Completes Pricing for $600Mn Sukuk Issuance

ICD Completes Pricing for $600Mn Sukuk Issuance

Al-Nawras Island of Jeddah development project launched

Al-Nawras Island of Jeddah development project launched

Japan’s FM Motegi meets with Saudi ministers in Riyadh

Japan’s FM Motegi meets with Saudi ministers in Riyadh

Features — Ajel English