Culture & Education | Thursday 3 January, 2019 2:00 am

Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to receive visitors at its pavilion in Jeddah’s Cultural Park, introducing its initiatives and future projects. The pavilion takes visitors on a 3D virtual tour of the holy sites, and briefs them on the services and equipment provided by the Kingdom...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 3 January, 2019 1:59 am

Despite external pressure, Huawei Rotating Chairman expresses confidence in the company business performance and growth

In a New Year letter sent by Huawei Rotating Chairman Guo Ping to the company 180 thousand employees worldwide, he expresses his confidence about the company business performance as Huawei never stopped pushing forward, and as a result the company 2018 sales revenue is expected to reach 108.5...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 10:30 am

Saudi labor reports are now ‘enforceable documents’

Mediation reports issued by the Amicable Settlement Departments of labor offices are now recognized as “enforceable documents” that can be directly filed to the enforcement judiciary, similar to those issued by other mediation entities, the Justice Ministry has announced. These...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 6:08 am

Saudi peace forum to promote concept of coexistence

The two-day Saudi Salam (peace) Forum starting on Sunday aims at promoting the concepts of co-existence and building bridges of communication between Saudi society and those around the world. Dr. Fahad Bin Sultan Al-Sultan, executive director of the Salam for Cultural Communication project, said ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 1:36 am

A highly intricate privacy-related foundation to cater to today’s smartphone users

As smartphones evolve at lightning speed becoming the main bridge between the physical and digital world, an increasing amount of users’ personal data is located in them. From personal documents to business-related emails or credit card information, privacy is emerging as a crucially...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 12:45 am

Atlantis, the Palm Lights Up With Spectacular Fireworks on New Year’s Eve

The skies lit up with spectacular fireworks, as Atlantis, The Palm put up an impressive show on new year’s eve. More than 10,000 visitors in the UAE were offered an evening of unforgettable sights, incredible sounds and exquisite tastes. ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:53 am

Shaker Group and LG launch new Saudi manufacturing facility

ShakerGroup, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of LG Air Conditioners in Saudi Arabia, has expanded its production capacity in partnership with LG. The new production facility, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will manufacture high performance Multi Fan Air Handling Units (AHU).Total AHU...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:31 am

Bidaya Home Finance successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk Issuance

Bidaya Home Finance ("Bidaya") has successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk issuance under the recently established SAR 500 million Sukuk programme (“Sukuk Programme”). The total amount raised in relation to the Series 2 Sukuk was SAR 100 million; closing on December 26,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:24 am

EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year competition encourages female Saudi students to explore new business sectors

EY has launched its inaugural Corporate Finance Woman of the Year (CFWY) competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative encourages Saudi women to pursue careers in the private sector, particularly within transaction services and corporate finance. The competition is open to university...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 5:34 am

Saudi Aramco becomes full owner of LANXESS specialty chemicals firm

SAUDI Aramco, a world-leading integrated energy and chemicals company; and LANXESS AG, a leading German specialty chemicals company, announced Monday the completion of Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of LANXESS’s interest in Arlanxeo Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals...

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