Government | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:28 am

Disabled to be given SR150,000 for transportation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved a new arrangement granting persons with disabilities SR150,000 for their transportation needs. Disabled people had previously received specially equip vehicles. The Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Alqasabi thanked the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:17 am

41% of insurance companies in KSA and UAE believe there is a need to improve risk management framework

Due to increasing regulatory requirements, risk management oversight has surfaced prominently on the agenda of the KSA and UAE insurance companies’ boards, according to The MENA Insurance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) survey conducted by EY and Munich Re. The survey showed that 41% of...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 2:21 am

Giada Reveals Thin Mini ITX Motherboard

Giada Technology, an industry leader in mini PCs, embedded computing and servers for small and medium enterprises, has announced the MG-5200SL, a thin mini-ITX form factor motherboard (170x170mm) for the Middle East’s PC market as it continues to shift towards innovative new form factors like...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 6:10 pm

A NEW GLORIOUS RAMADAN SETTING WELCOMES THE GUESTS OF THE RITZ-CARLTON, RIYADH DURING THIS HOLLY MONTH

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh invites families to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan with a delicious Iftar that brings to life a distinctive Ritz-Carlton experience. Featuring cuisines from around the world and the finest delicacies, the Iftar buffet will be hosted in the hotel’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 3:33 pm

Stay at Palazzo Parigi and enjoy the best of the Universal Exposition in Milan

To celebrate the Universal Exposition taking place in Milan from May 1 to October 31 2015, Palazzo Parigi has created a dedicated package for guests to enjoy the best of this world-renowned event.Over a six-month period, Milan will become a global showcase where more than 140 participating...

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Technology & IT | Monday 22 June, 2015 2:16 pm

This Ramadan Delegate to Technology

Technology has contributed to simplifying our daily lives and during Ramadan is no exception. The holy month is about worship and giving. With the tools available to us today, we can focus more on worship and less on the tasks that are of lesser importance. There are ample apps that are Ramadan...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 June, 2015 2:11 pm

BIOMETRICS IS CHANGING THE FACE OF BANKING

The accelerated adoption and unprecedented growth of mobile devices has brought about a fundamental change in the payment and commerce market globally. Over the past few years, there has been a rapid increase in the usage of mobile devices to seamlessly conduct transactions, with mobile banking...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 2:04 pm

Celebrating Ramadan Traditions with Daily Iftar and Suhoor Buffet at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski

As the sighting of the new moon is drawing near, signifying the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski is delighted to share this magical month in the extravagant landmark that pays tribute to the local Najdi heritage and offers exceptional, premium hospitality standards....

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Environment & Energy | Monday 22 June, 2015 1:57 pm

Russia and Saudi Arabia signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in peaceful uses of atomic energy

Governments of Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of nuclear energy for peaceful uses.For the first time in the history of Russian-Saudi relations the document creates a legal basis for cooperation between two countries in the field of nuclear energy ...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 22 June, 2015 1:22 pm

Nissan global corporate activities reduce CO2 emissions by 22.6 percent

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. made great strides in reducing CO2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. The company achieved a 22.6 percent cut in CO2 when compared to...

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