Culture & Education | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:05 pm

KAUST-Based Startup Nomadd Closes $1M Investment Round With KAUST Innovation Fund

KAUST-based startup NOMADD (NO-water Mechanical Automated Dusting Device) recently closed a Series A funding round from the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Innovation Fund totaling USD 1,000,000. NOMADD is a smart and ecological desert solar panel cleaning system...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 1:55 pm

RAFAL Real Esate Development Company supported Sairec 4

The National Real Estate committee at the Council of Saudi Chambers successfully concluded Sairec 4, the Prominent Real Estate conference that was held under the patronage of Minister of Housing, Mr. Majed AL Hogail, earlier this month at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, Riyadh.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 June, 2016 1:51 pm

Ramadan Celebrations at La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina

Celebrate the auspicious month of Ramadan at La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina. Experience outstanding hospitality in a traditional ambience as you unwind with a hearty selection of signature Ramadan dishes.   Mr Siddharth Mehra, General Manager of La Verda Suites & Villas,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 9:04 am

The Future of Experience Metrics: Teradata Customer Satisfaction Index Analytic Solution

Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the big data analytics and marketing applications company, continues to radically improve the way customer behaviors are understood and managed to produce more meaningful and profitable outcomes. Today, Teradata is introducing the most powerful...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:40 am

Saudi mining plays key role in industrial program

At a sprawling complex on Saudi Arabia’s northeastern Gulf coast, refineries, smelters and casting machines transform dull pink rocks into silver aluminum bars, a symbol of the kingdom’s attempt to diversify its economy. After only two years in operation, the $10.8 billion aluminum...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:31 am

20 ministries to begin implementing Vision 2030

Twenty ministries will soon begin the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, according to a source. The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has approved the final structure and hierarchy of the Ministry of Economy and Planning to make it a supportive agency for all executive and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:29 am

UK prepares to participate in housing projects in Kingdom

The British government intends to mobilize all of its specialized entities and companies operating in the field of construction for residential units to invest in the large residential projects offered by the Kingdom, as represented by the Department of Housing in fulfillment of its “Vision...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:15 am

KSA targets 1.5m tourists by 2020

The Saudi Vision 2030 development initiative announced by Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman has rejuvenated the Kingdom’s tourism sector as the strategic plan aims to increase the revenue generated from tourism to 18 percent in the next 14 years. The vision also aims to establish an...

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Government | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:13 am

Crown Prince: Saudi leadership keen since inception of the Kingdom to provide pilgrims with best service

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, the Deputy Premier and the Minister of Interior, who is also the President of the Supreme Haj Committee asserted here tonight, that the leadership of Saudi Arabia was and is still keen since its inception to provide pilgrims with the best service, in praise of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:12 am

Jeddah Historical Area ready for Ramadan

The Jeddah municipality has made special arrangements to receive visitors and tourists to the Historical Area during the holy month of Ramadan. "The arrangements include bus trips and volunteers monitoring movement of vehicles, visitors and shops," said Sami Nawwar, director of culture...

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