Healthcare | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:19 pm

Health Ministry urges hypertension patients to reduce salt intake during Ramadan

The Health Ministry on Monday advised patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) to reduce consumption of salt and fried foods during Ramadan. The announcement is part of the ministry’s annual health-and-safety awareness program conducted during the holy month. A ministry official said ...

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Government | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:15 pm

Labor Ministry limits work hours under sun

 A three-month ban on working under the sun between noon and 3 p.m. for employees of all companies will be implemented on June 15, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. The ban, effective through Sept. 15, is to guarantee the safety of employees in the private sector, the ...

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Government | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:13 pm

Makkah deputy governor visits security operations center

Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, deputy governor of the Makkah region, on Monday toured the Unified Security Operations Center. He was briefed on the workflow mechanism during Ramadan, and how the center handles incoming reports and communications, then sorts them out and assigns...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:12 pm

Umrah package prices soar as Ramadan continues

 Umrah travel operators in the capital have doubled pilgrims’ tour packages from the original price of SR90 ($24) to SR180 in anticipation of a heavy rush during the Ramadan season. The hike in the package prices becomes effective Thursday due to the rush of pilgrims during the latter...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 1:06 pm

Cisco Saudi Arabia Appoints Engineer Haytham AlOhali Managing Director

Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology, announced the appointment of Engineer Haytham AlOhali as Managing Director for Cisco Saudi Arabia. Haytham succeeds Engineer Abdullah Alswaha, who has recently been appointed Saudi Minister of Communication and Information Technology.   Haytham...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 12:19 pm

Expo Astana outlines the future challenges of clean energy

A few days ago, the World Expo in Kazakhstan will be held under the theme "Future Energy". All Kazakh governmental and private institutions and authorities are ready to promote the success of this event, which is attended by 115 countries and 22 international organizations. Saudi Arabia,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 5:30 am

Empower to extend its district cooling solutions to Al Jaddaf area in Dubaiwith 30,000 refrigeration tons (RT)

Continuing its growth across Dubai, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has announced that its district cooling services will now be available in Al Jaddaf area for all the residential and commercial buildings and...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 5:28 am

NWC to pump 133m cubic meters of water during Ramadan

The National Water Company (NWC) has completed preparations for the summer season by approving its operational plan for the water services distribution sector in the four cities it serves (Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah and Taif). The aim is to pump the largest quantity of water possible during the summer, ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 4:10 am

Halwani Bros launches #Halawani_Al-Khair Initiative for Volunteering Work and Social Responsibility

Halwani Brothers the Saudi pioneer food manufacturing company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than 60 years has launched #Halawani_Al-Khair campaign, aiming to implement several corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives as part of a long-term strategy to promote volunteering...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:56 am

InterContinental Hotels Group announces opening of Staybridge Suites in Jeddah

InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced today the opening of Staybridge Suites® Jeddah Alandalus Mall, one of the most important shopping destinations in Jeddah with an annual visitor rate exceeding 13 million visitors. The...

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