Government | Wednesday 22 February, 2017 9:35 am

e-waste increases by 25%

Five million ton of electronic waste are produced by the Kingdom annually, an increase of 25 percent per annum, which highlights the need to redouble efforts and initiatives to recycle hardware, according to the association concerned with recycling computers. The e-waste is not only a...

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| Wednesday 22 February, 2017 9:34 am

Nazaha chief vows to protect whistle blowers

Some public sector employees who have reported corruption cases have been mistreated, said Chairman of National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) Khalid Al-Muhaisen, Makkah daily reported. Nazaha will protect whistle blowers against any retaliatory action from their superiors, he said, noting...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 February, 2017 9:32 am

First Saudi woman elected to prestigious global boards

Dr. Dina Ahmed Al-Tayeb, assistant professor at King Abdulaziz University in the Faculty of Dentistry, has been elected as a charter trustee for the board of Tufts University and a member of the advisory committee in American Academy of Periodontology. The only and first Saudi to be elected to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 February, 2017 9:27 am

Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies Organizes Focus Group Session for HR and Training Managers in Insurance Sector

   The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), a regional leader in banking and finance education and training, organized its first quarterly focus group session with HR and training managers of insurance companies based in the UAE. Seeking to solicit professional ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 February, 2017 8:02 am

KAIA receives the first flight of Malindo Air

King Abdulaziz International Airport received on Tuesday the first flight of the low-cost Malindo Air based in Malysia which obtained recently authorization from the General Authority of Civil Aviation to operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Jeddah.  The first ever flight was received by...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 22 February, 2017 7:12 am

Ericsson launches Product for Security Automation

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is launching its new Security Manager product to automate protection of important assets across multiple ICT domains and to detect threats, vulnerabilities, and risks leveraging real-time security analytics. 5G, cloud and IoT are game-changers for the entire industry, and ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 21 February, 2017 4:15 pm

For the first time in Saudi & Middle East, ‘Fine Towel’ is awarded the ISEGA certificate as a safe product for ‘Direct Food Contact’

Safety is the most important ingredient in our food. Consumers should always be assured that the food they are eating is totally safe. As a result, safety rules are needed for all kind of materials in direct contact with food, such as packaging, paper towel, kitchen utensils and food containers....

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 February, 2017 12:14 pm

Jabra unveils the most technically advanced true wireless sports earbuds in the UAE

Jabra launches true wireless earbuds under its new Elite franchise with the promise of superior sound, strong battery life and advanced personalized fitness analysis   Superior sound with four-microphones for intelligent switching during calls Secure, cord–free wearing style...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 February, 2017 11:10 am

LG cements strategic focus on innovative and premium product line-up at Innofest 2017

Building upon a long history of award-winning designs and leading the way with innovative technologies and elegant designs, LG Electronics (LG) - a global leader and technology innovator, is solidifying its market-leading position by showcasing its 2017 premium product line-up at the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 February, 2017 11:06 am

New Android Trojan mimics user clicks to download dangerous malware

Android users have been exposed to a new malicious app imitating Adobe Flash Player that serves as a potential entrance for many types of dangerous malware. The application, detected by ESET security software as Android/TrojanDownloader.Agent.JI, tricks its victims into granting it special...

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