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Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Saudi Arabia: SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople

ABHA: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.

Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks.

They would start operating this summer, with an aim to boost tourism in the region. This is part of a plan to ensure that Asir becomes a tourist destination throughout the year, he said. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/80-saudi-arabia-scta-provides-39-shops-for-craftspeople

Saudi Arabia: Young Saudis win praise for talent

JEDDAH: Young Saudis displayed their business projects and other talents, such as handicraft items and designer clothes, at an exhibition here

and earned accolades by people from all walks of life.

More than 250 participants took part in the 7th annual Young Businessmen and Women Forum and Exhibition over the past few days at the Jeddah International Center for Forums and Events. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/79-saudi-arabia-young-saudis-win-praise-for-talent

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Saudi Arabia: 47 percent of Arabic tweets "Saudis post"

RIYADH: Saudi tweets account for more than 47 percent of all Arabic content on Twitter, according to a recent study.

“Twitter has made it big in Saudi Arabia, since Arabic was introduced onto the platform in 2012,” MVF Global said.

With just 140 characters, MVF Global added, Twitter has become the largest real-time conversation ever created, “ Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/78-saudi-arabia-47-percent-of-arabic-tweets-saudis-post

Saudi Arabia: Saudi students win 8 medals at ISEF-2015 in USA

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia achieved yet another accolade in scientific research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF-2015) in

Pittsburgh, US.

As many as 1,700 students from 75 countries around the world took part in the event. The KSA team won eight awards in various research areas. Abdul Jabbar Al-Hamoud from the Eastern Province won the first place in the field of botany, Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/77-saudi-arabia-saudi-students-win-8-medals-at-isef-2015-in-usa

Saudi Arabia: Haji's number to reach 5m in coming years

JEDDAH: The number of Haj pilgrims is expected to reach five million and Umrah pilgrims 30 million in the next five years, said Haj Minister

Bandar Hajjar on Thursday.

Speaking to businessmen in Madinah, he said the ministry has completed preparations to receive a record number of Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan, which is likely to begin on June 18. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/76-saudi-arabia-haji-s-number-to-reach-5m-in-coming-years