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Saudi women desire to shape Kingdom’s future
Business & Money | Sunday 22 February, 2015 7:34 am
More than 200 Saudi female volunteers are being trained to participate in the Jazan Economic Forum taking place under the patronage of Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz on Feb. 25-26.The forum, which is expected to have over 500 experts, will discuss economic growth, the investment...
Cultural shows, heritage markets to enhance Atturaif’s attraction
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 February, 2015 7:32 am
The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh (HCDA) has emphasized the importance of the Atturaif Quarter which was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2010.“The Atturaif Quarter in Diriyah is the second historic site in the Kingdom to be added to the World Heritage List. The first was...
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 special edition
Cars & Autos | Sunday 22 February, 2015 12:05 am
Aston Martin is revealing the first details of its most potent and uncompromising Vantage to date: the track-inspired Vantage GT3 special edition.With production strictly limited to just 100 examples, the new model combines all of Aston Martin’s learning from its years of sports car competition...
Energy efficiency lab receives certification
Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 February, 2015 2:09 am
The Laboratory for Energy Efficiency, a unit of the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) which deals primarily with air conditioners, has been certified by the Korean Agency for Technology and Specifications (KATS) at an event held in Riyadh recently. SASO won the award following a sample...
 AMERICAN EXPRESS WORLD LUXURY EXPO RETURNS TO RIYADH
Business & Money | Saturday 21 February, 2015 2:05 am
World Luxury Expo is returning to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh from 11-13 March 2015. This is the third edition of the highly anticipated three-day event being titled sponsored exclusively by American Express.HRH Princess Nouf Bint Faisal Bin Turki Al Saud, as Chairperson of Nayyara...
Snow blankets Tabuk
Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:56 am
There was significant snowfall over large areas of Al-Aqlan province in Tabuk on Friday, the result of a cold snap that has already hit Turkey, Jordan, Palestinian territories and Lebanon.The Civil Defense is prepared for the inclement weather, said Col. Mamdouh Al-Enzi, media spokesman for the...
Shoura seeks limit on embassy-run schools
Culture & Education | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:54 am
The Shoura Council’s Education and Research Committee has proposed limiting the number of licenses granted to schools run by embassies, and to allow foreign private sector investors to have an opportunity to set up international schools.The committee is expected to discuss the 2013/2014 annual...
Iced Jeep Cherokee imprint ‘epic’
Cars & Autos | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:39 am
By now, you’ve probably seen that frozen imprint of the Jeep® Cherokee front fascia – and had a hard time believing it’s real.The "engine view" of the iced imprint of Teresa Lynn Hill's Jeep Cherokee, photographed by Trista Stiles.The “engine view” of the iced imprint of Teresa Lynn...
Margraf Marble and Islamic Architecture Restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:33 am
Margraf enters new markets in Central Asia with a prime contract for the supply of precious marble destined to the restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. This challenging project was started by President Ilham Aliyev in 2009 and executed by Architect Elvin Najafov in close...
Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 billion worth of projects at ATM 2015
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:10 am
The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series kicks off its 2015 calendar later this week with the team heading to The Chedi Muscat on 19th February to meet with key industry players to discuss how to optimise Oman’s tourism development showcase at this year’s ATM.Exhibitors from the...
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