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The Ministry of Health announced the arrest of two people for practicing the medical profession without a license, in the Hail region. They included a Saudi woman and an Arab national who also engaged in advertising this on a number of social media platforms. The accused were referred to the Public Prosecution to take the necessary legal procedures against them. The ministry stated that the female citizen’s violation involved her false claim through posts on social media that she was practicing traditional medicine and mixtures, as well as treatment of infertility, glands, and clots without obtaining a license to practice the profession. The ministry noted that the Arab national was found to have claimed in an advertisement posted on social media that he was practicing the profession of a specialist to treat speech and learning difficulties without having a license to practice the profession. The ministry urged the public to receive health services only from health facilities and practitioners authorized by it, as well as to avoid those who claim to treat patients through luring via social media platforms. “Such unauthorized treatments, practices or mixtures would be harmful to their health and would expose their safety to risks,” the ministry […]
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The pilot survived when a plane crashed during a routine mission to combat insect disease vectors in the Al-Harith governorate in the southern Jazan region. The pilot is in stable condition, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Waqaa) reported the crash of an air control airplane from its operating company. The air control operations against insect vectors in the Jazan region will continue, the Waqaa said.
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Riyadh Air has announced a sponsorship deal to rename Atletico Madrid’s stadium. Saudi Arabia’s new national airline announced that it has signed a nine-year strategic agreement (valid until 2033) with Atlético de Madrid club that entails renaming the stadium of the Spanish club “Riyadh Air Metropolitano”. The official unveiling of the stadium’s new name is set to take place on October 20 during an upcoming match. Riyadh Air Metropolitano Thousands of fans will witness the new name of the stadium being revealed on the main facades, alongside the airline logo. The partnership with Atlético de Madrid started on August 10, 2023, when Riyadh Air became the club’s official sponsor. During the first year of sponsorship, the airline’s logo was featured on the front of the men’s first team kits in all domestic and international matches. The partnership between the two entities will be further strengthened by this new strategic agreement, which makes the Saudi Arabian company the most important sponsor in the club’s history. It is based on a shared vision that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional sport, focusing on innovation, excellence and sustainability as key pillars of future growth. Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: “It is an honour to […]
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Riyadh Season has signed a three-season partnership agreement with the Spanish football league, La Liga, making Riyadh Season the league’s official sponsor. La Liga is considered one of the strongest leagues in the world and home to teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The agreement was signed by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chief Executive Engineer Faisal Bafarat, and La Liga president Javier Tebas. Riyadh Season La Liga sponsorship The partnership represents a significant step in Riyadh Season’s journey towards global reach. The season aims to provide exceptional events that position Saudi Arabia as a leading global entertainment destination, with generous support from the wise leadership for the entertainment sector and various other sectors. The partnership, which is part of Riyadh Season’s global presence, aims to organise promotional activities and events for both brands and implement joint initiatives between the two parties. The focus will be on football fans and visitors to Riyadh Season, enhancing the season’s attractiveness as a global destination. La Liga’s Tebas affirmed the Kingdom’s importance as a strategic region for the league. He pointed to the great passion that football fans in Saudi Arabia have for the Spanish league and added that the league seeks to […]
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The Ministry of Sport announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia will host the Italian Super Cup for the fifth time, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from January 2 to 6, 2025. The tournament will feature four leading Italian football clubs: Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta BC. Saudi Arabia has previously hosted the Italian Super Cup on four occasions. The first match was held in Jeddah in 2018, where Juventus defeated AC Milan to claim the title. In 2019, the event moved to Riyadh, where Lazio emerged victorious against Juventus. In 2022, Inter Milan triumphed over AC Milan in a fierce derby, and earlier this year, Inter Milan successfully defended their title by defeating Napoli. The upcoming event underscores Saudi Arabia’s continued success in organizing major international sporting events, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to position the country as a premier global destination for sports and athletes.
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In a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s conservation efforts, the Ibex Reserve has become the first protected area in the Kingdom to be added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Green List. This recognition places it among only 77 protected areas worldwide that meet the union’s strict criteria for effective management and conservation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The National Center for Wildlife, which oversees the reserve, emphasized the significance of this recognition, as only a small number of more than 300,000 protected areas globally have earned a place on the Green List. The Green List program recognizes outstanding areas for effective and equitable management in nature conservation, offering benefits to stakeholders. For the Ibex Reserve, this listing marks a global endorsement, evaluated by independent experts, of its exemplary management and commitment to preserving ecosystems and biodiversity. The Green List status highlights the reserve’s contribution to sustainable development and its success in providing valuable services to local communities. The listing reflects the reserve’s achievement in key criteria, including governance, management, design and planning, along with its understanding of social, economic and environmental challenges. Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, said: “This listing reaffirms our […]
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Saudi Arabia has issued a weather warning ahead of expected thunderstorms and floods in parts of the country. The General Directorate of Civil Defence urged the public to be cautious and remain in safe areas during the period of thunderstorms that will affect parts of the Kingdom until Sunday. It called on the public to avoid valleys and areas prone to flash floods, refrain from swimming in valley streams, and stay informed by following official announcements on various media outlets. Saudi weather forecast Makkah region is expected to experience dust-stirring winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential hailstorms. Al Baha, Aseer, and Jazan regions may also witness moderate to heavy rainfall, while the Eastern Region and Madinah will likely experience light to moderate rain.
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Six cities in Saudi Arabia will soon have Hot Wheels-themed e-kart race tracks as part of a SR50bn ($13.3bn) investment spend. Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), part of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a wholly owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) entity, and toy company MATTEL announced that they will be bringing the Hot Wheels e-karting racing tracks to six cities across Saudi Arabia. With the addition of Hot Wheels e-karts, SEVEN continues to bolster its portfolio and further build the karting community following its announcement earlier this year that it would be bringing indoor e-karting centres to multiple SEVEN entertainment destinations. Hot Wheels e-kart racing in Saudi Arabia Hot Wheels e-karts combine competition, experimentation, safety, and creativity to provide thrilling vehicle challenges that develop the skills and confidence for kids to take on the world. The Hot Wheels e-karting experiences will be in SEVEN’s entertainment complexes in: Damien Latham, Chief Attractions Officer at SEVEN, said: “We aspire to build solid partnerships that will enrich our innovative journey towards transforming Saudi Arabia into a leading global hub for entertainment through developing a unique entertainment ecosystem. “The partnership with the Hot Wheels brand will bring MATTEL’s brand mission to the Kingdom – to ignite […]
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The Jeddah Mayoralty has issued strict terms and conditions for buildings on commercial streets in the city. According to the conditions, buildings located on commercial streets must not have windows that violate building regulations, and must not have openings in the compound wall that allow visibility. It also stipulated that the approved parking spaces in the basement must not be modified, and that a separate staircase must be set up for the mezzanine floor in buildings located on commercial streets. The conditions also include establishing a ramp for people with disabilities and providing parking spaces for them in front of the ramp, in addition to covering the sewage tanks, not having dilapidated and incomplete compound walls, besides ensuring that external stairs and car entrances are within the owned property’s boundaries. The conditions include not placing split air conditioning units on the facades of buildings. Also, the facade must be free of cracks, damage and rust, and satellite dishes must not be installed on balconies or building facades. The conditions set by the Jeddah Mayoralty on buildings include not having awnings or hangars outside the building boundaries. Balconies should not be covered with materials that do not match the shape and […]
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A Saudi court sentenced two expatriates to 15 years each in prison after their conviction of fraud involving SR22 million, according to the Public Prosecution. The court also imposed SR1 million fine on one of the convicts while the second one was fined with SR500000. The convicts will be deported after serving their jail terms and payment of fines. The court confiscated the money earned by the convicts through their crimes, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Financial Fraud wing under the Public Prosecution has begun its investigations with two expatriates involved in forming a financial fraud gang that targeted victims inside and outside the Kingdom. It was revealed in investigations that the two defendants established call centers in several regions of the Kingdom. They used these centers to make fraudulent calls by claiming that they were representatives of government agencies. The perpetrators were able to carry out 177 financial fraud operations in different regions of the Kingdom, and thus managed to collect illegal gains exceeding SR22 million. Upon searching the residence of the two defendants, tablets and external SIM cards were found, in addition to two advanced devices for passing fraudulent calls and a control device that completely manages the […]
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