Environment & Energy | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 2:49 am

GCC countries work to ensure good oil supply

Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister said countries in the Gulf have strengthened coordination to provide oil to global markets amid increased regional tensions. “It is normal amid this escalation that Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries take these steps,” Khalid...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 May, 2019 2:55 pm

Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) Relocates its New Factory to KAEC’s Industrial Valley

As part of its continued efforts to develop its business in the Region's markets, and contribute to the diversification of the Saudi economy, in line with Vision 2030, Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) has announced the relocation of its new factory to the KAEC Industrial Valley - one of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 May, 2019 1:40 pm

King Abdulaziz University and Red Sea Mall signs MOU

The Red Sea Mall and the King Abdulaziz University signed an MOU in a step to support arts across artists and students of the university, especially the college of Engineering and design, as well as the local talents, through the campaign “The Experience” that was named as such, as Red...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 5:55 am

Saudi Civil Defense steps up safety plan for pilgrims

Makkah’s Civil Defense has boosted its inspection program in the city as it works to ensure worshippers’ safety during Ramadan. Lt. Col. Fawwaz bin Ibrahim Al-Zayidi, director of the safety department at the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Makkah, said that more than 16,300...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 20 May, 2019 3:58 am

Saudi energy minister recommends driving down oil inventories, says supply plentiful

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Sunday he recommended “gently” driving oil inventories down at a time of plentiful global supplies and that OPEC would not make hasty decisions about output ahead of a June meeting. “Overall, the market is in a delicate ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 May, 2019 3:37 am

Saudi envoy opens new mosque in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan on Saturday opened a new mosque in the city of Haripur as a mark of the strong relations between the two countries. The Kingdom’s envoy, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, inaugurated the King Abdul Aziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud Mosque, in Pakistan’s...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 May, 2019 1:11 pm

SADAFCO Receives Prestigious ‘Saudi Dates Mark’ Certification

In yet another recognition of the high quality standards maintained across its manufacturing facilities and products,Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)has received the iconic ‘Saudi Dates Mark’ certification from the National Center for Palm & Dates...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 19 May, 2019 7:29 am

Saudi's Falih says oil stocks still building, but OPEC to act if needed

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday that OPEC will be responsive to the oil market's needs, but that he was not sure there is an oil shortage with data, particularly from the United States, still showing inventories building. Speaking in Jeddah ahead ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 19 May, 2019 6:31 am

JMMC to Hold Meeting Today in Jeddah

The Joint OPEC-non-OPEC Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) will hold its 14th meeting to be co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Russia here. The meeting will discuss the status of global oil markets and other issues related to oil. ...

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Government | Sunday 19 May, 2019 6:25 am

King Salman convenes summit of Gulf and Arab states

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has called for the convening of two summits of Gulf and Arab states to be held on May 30 in Makkah. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Islamic Summit. According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, King Salman has sent an...

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