Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:55 pm

Deputy crown prince: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Saudi society amid reforms

The “sky is the limit” for Saudi Arabian society if people are willing to embrace the change, the Kingdom’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said. In a wide-ranging interview with American columnist David Ignatius, the deputy crown prince reflected on the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:52 pm

Tadawul to implement new settlement cycle for listed securities on Sunday

 The Saudi Stock Exchange, known as Tadawul, announced here on Thursday that it will implement the “T+2” settlement cycle for listed securities with effect from Sunday. Speaking at a news conference held at the Tadawul Media Center, Khalid Abdullah Al-Hussan, chief executive of...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:49 pm

Mali president, OIC chief discuss bilateral cooperation

Malian President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita and Youssef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), discussed bilateral cooperation on Thursday in Jeddah. Keita and his delegation arrived in Jeddah on Thursday to perform Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)...

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Healthcare | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:47 pm

Najran governor launches health projects worth SR1.1bn

Najran Gov. Prince Jiluwi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has launched health projects worth more than SR1.1 billion ($293 million) in the region. The launch was held before an audience comprising senior Saudi government officials and dignitaries, in the presence of Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq...

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Government | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:42 pm

Saudi efficiency review finds up to SR17bn of cost savings: Finance minister

The body set up by Saudi Arabia to cut the costs of government projects has identified up to SR17 billion ($4.53 billion) in further efficiency savings, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has told Reuters. Government sources had told Reuters earlier this week that Riyadh was ordering ministries...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 April, 2017 5:25 am

MAGGI Launches Mixes Made Solely of Ingredients Found in Kitchen Cupboards, in Drive to Simplify the Making of Good Food

MAGGI has launched a new range of MAGGI Mixes in the Middle East, made solely of ingredients that people know and love, and are likely to find at home, as part of a recently introduced initiative simply dubbed “Kitchen Cupboard.” “We are committed to creating good food moments...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 22 April, 2017 5:10 am

UAE’s popular home-grown Arabian restaurant ‘Mandilicious’ Opens Doors in Qatar

Fans of the popular UAE-based Arabian restaurant, ‘Mandilicious’ have reasons to rejoice, as the home-grown chain has opened its first outlet in Qatar in Souq Al Suleiman on Salwa Road. As the latest outlet to join Doha’s diverse culinary offerings, the highly-awaited...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:51 am

Demand for world-class real estate in the GCC has never been greater

The GCC region has witnessed rapid economic development and demographic changes recently, and with the upcoming Expo 2020 in Dubai and FIFA 2022 in Doha, the demand for amenities and world-class infrastructure has never been greater. In this backdrop, IDE Consulting, a global real estate...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:44 am

Siemens improves resilience of Saudi Arabian power grid with mobile substations

Siemens has been awarded an order to supply two mobile substations to National Grid SA, the transmission operator of Saudi Electricity Company. Based on the unique specifications from National Grid SA, Siemens has combined its existing innovative mobile substation modules to design and manufacture...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 April, 2017 4:34 am

The MINI LIVING – Breathe installation. MINI creates a resource-conscious living concept on a minimal footprint

As the new generation of the MINI Countryman sees its premiere, the tradition-steeped British brand Munich/Milan. Attractive places to live are in increasingly short supply in today’s cities. And when it comes to those living spaces, the responsible use of resources is an issue of gathering...

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