Saudi content creator, 13, connects with thousands through podcast

RIYADH: Saudi content creator and podcaster Rateel Alshehri hopes to empower youth to bring about the changes they want to see through her series, Rateel Alpha Talk. Alshehri, who is only 13 years old, has connected with thousands of people through her storytelling on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram, with videos providing relatable content and glimpses…

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Bank Muscat Money Market Fund registers robust performance by end of Q2 2024

Muscat: Bank Muscat Money Market Fund, Oman’s first money market fund, has accomplished a momentous milestone with its assets under management (AUM) crossing OMR155 million mark as on 2nd July 2024, recording AUM growth of over 170 percent during 2024. The Fund continues to retain its top position as the largest open-ended mutual fund in Oman….

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Tourists flock to 25 archaeological sites of North Al Sharqiyah

Muscat: The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate experienced a vibrant tourism boom from October to March, 2024, with hotel room occupancy rates soaring between 60% and 90% during the peak season. The region’s burgeoning tourism sector boasts 47 tourist facilities, offering a combined total of 1,044 hotel rooms across the governorate. Mohammed bin Saif Al Riyami, Head…

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Saudi Arabia seeks stronger ties with Brazil in mining sector

RIYADH: A high-level Saudi delegation continued discussions in Brazil on Sunday to enhance bilateral ties and advance Saudi Arabia’s mining sector. On July 28, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited Vale’s Carajas mines, where he was briefed on advanced technologies used in mineral extraction and processing, including remote mine management and…

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Israel launches devastating raids on Lebanon’s south

BEIRUT: Lebanon on Sunday called for an international investigation into a strike that killed 12 people, including children, in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, warning against a large-scale retaliation. Hezbollah rejected Israel’s accusation of bombing Majdal Shams on Saturday, saying in a statement that “the Islamic Resistance has nothing to do with the incident at all,…

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Saudi e-commerce thrives as sales using Mada cards reach $3.76bn in February

RIYADH: Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards reached SR14.11 billion ($3.76 billion) in February – an annual increase of 25 percent, the Kingdom’s central bank has revealed. This figure includes transactions through online shopping, in-app purchases and e-wallets, and excludes transactions by Visa, MasterCard and other credit cards. Mada serves as Saudi Arabia’s national card payment…

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ThePlace: Wadi Wajj, Taif’s historic water oasis

TAIF:  Wadi Wajj, a revered valley in Saudi Arabia’s western governorate of Taif, boasts a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Once a geographical divider splitting the city of Taif in two, it has evolved into a popular tourist destination renowned for its lush gardens, vibrant orchards, and breathtaking panoramas.Professor Saleh Al-Khalif, an expert…

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