Dubai: Multinational advertising network WPP's media-investment business, GroupM MENA, “aspires to shape the next era of media, where advertising works better for people,” said Amer Al-Haj, who became its CEO in September last year. “This has become our 'North Star' focus,” he told Arab News. In support of this objective, the company has set “new … Read more
PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelief, at the center of the Olympic gender qualification row, is set to win gold in Paris on Friday as Thierry Henry bids to propel France's footballers to glory. With only three days to go before the start of the Games, the athletics program is being held at the Stade de … Read more
Tokyo: The mayor of Nagasaki said on Thursday it was “unfortunate” that the US and British ambassadors refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing of the Japanese city because Israel was condemned.But he defended the decision not to invite Israel to Friday's annual event, reiterating that it was “not political” but to … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's education sector is undergoing a strategic transformation as it shifts its focus to specific areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and nuclear energy. Driven by the Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, it marks a decisive step in equipping the state's future workforce with the high-demand skills needed to secure tomorrow's jobs. The … Read more
New York: Hall of Fame golfer Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, whose feats on the greens and inspirational life story made him one of the sport's most popular players during a long professional career, died on Thursday. He was 88 years old. Rodriguez's death was announced by Senator Carmelo Javier Rios of Rodriguez's native Puerto Rico. … Read more
RIYADH: Thanks to Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an ambitious transformation. This initiative has boosted the growth of the consulting industry, creating new opportunities in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, infrastructure development and economic diversification. As a result, consulting has become an increasingly attractive career for young Saudi graduates who recognize opportunities … Read more
RIYADH: Thanks to Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an ambitious transformation. This initiative has boosted the growth of the consulting industry, creating new opportunities in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, infrastructure development and economic diversification. As a result, consulting has become an increasingly attractive career for young Saudi graduates who recognize opportunities … Read more
Beirut: The Lebanese government continued its preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as Air France on Thursday extended its suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until at least Sunday “due to the security situation” in Lebanon.Tensions rose last week after Iran and its allies vowed to retaliate for … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi Transport General Authority identified 635 people who provided unlicensed transport services to passengers at the Kingdom's airports in July. The crackdown was part of a wider campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and other authorities. Its objective is to improve the safety and quality of services provided to passengers, … Read more
RIYADH: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released at the King Khalid Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would boost the reptile's population, amid warnings … Read more
