Environment & Energy | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:50 am

GCC organic farming to reach US$1.5 billion in 2018

Industry professionals attending the inaugural SIAL World Summit, a three-day showcase of the latest trends and innovation in the food, beverage and hospitality sector, were provided with expert insights into the burgeoning regional organic food market. Held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:28 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS WELCOMES ACCC’S RULING ON ITS ALLIANCE WITH VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Etihad Airways today welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) determination to reauthorise its alliance with Virgin Australia for a further five years.    The ruling will enable the airlines to continue their cooperative services on the...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 13 December, 2015 1:21 am

Panasonic Introduced Its Tomato-picking Robot and Parallel Link Robot at International Robot Exhibition 2015

Panasonic took part in one of the world's largest robot exhibitions, the International Robot Exhibition 2015 (held from December 2 to 5, 2015 at Tokyo Big Sight). Panasonic proposed numerous robotics solutions that contribute to a wide range of industries, including the manufacturing industry...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 December, 2015 1:55 pm

KSA stands for dialogue

Vice Chairman of the Shoura Council Mohammad bin Amin Al-Jafri said that the Kingdom under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman contributes to international peace and security and helps sustainable development of a number of developing countries. He said Saudi Arabia does not...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 12 December, 2015 4:41 am

The most watched and shared videos on YouTube in MENA this Year!

Another great year has passed with amazing videos from the Arab world. The time has come to look at which videos were the most watched and shared in the Middle East and North Africa.    This year, the list represents an amazing variety of creativity from comedy shows to social...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:47 am

CUSTOMERS WIN BIG AT DEBENHAMS FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Debenhams’ customers fully embraced the carnival spirit during the weekend of November 26-28 to take advantage of the special offers and in-store attractions at the Debenhams Festival Weekend. The three-day shopping spectacular saw an array of one-day-only deals, including 50 per cent off all ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:21 am

Ahmed Al-Issa new education minister

In a shakeup announced on Friday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman relieved Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil of his position and appointed him as an adviser at the Royal Court.  Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa was appointed as the new education minister.  The royal decree...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:15 am

A place where history is alive

Saudi Arabia has not always been known for its preservation of history. The Kingdom has in the past been more focussed on modernization, often to the detriment of its ancient heritage. However, in Turaif, on the northwestern outskirts of Riyadh, the government is engaged in a major development...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 12 December, 2015 3:13 am

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal graces launching of Jeddah International Book Fair

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah Province and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques graces launching of Jeddah International Book Fair on Friday. ...

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Government | Saturday 12 December, 2015 1:05 am

King Salman appoints new education minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued 12 royal orders Friday night relieving some officials and appointing others, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. Minister of Education Dr. Azzam Muhammad Al-Dakheel was relieved from his post at his request. The same royal order appointed Dr. Ahmed...

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