Government | Monday 27 March, 2017 10:21 am

Saudi Justice Ministry announces new initiatives to promote work

The Ministry of Justice has announced initiatives to support the National Transformation Program 2020 to shorten litigation procedures, reduce flow of cases to the courts and boost the national economy. The initiatives also include achieving institutional excellence, according to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 March, 2017 10:19 am

Jumeira Rotana and Villa Rotana took part in the World Earth Hour

In support of saving the planet we call home, Jumeira Rotana and Villa Rotana joined forces again and participated in the worldwide campaign of Earth Hour. Both Rotana properties once again reconfirmed their commitment to protecting and saving our environment by demonstratively switching off...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 March, 2017 10:15 am

SMEs at risk of digital exclusion, says ICAEW

Smaller businesses could be excluded from Government plans to make tax transactions digital according to new research from ICAEW. The accountancy and finance body says smaller companies and many individuals will not have the necessary tools or know-how to make the shift, and will end up incurring...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 March, 2017 10:02 am

India remains top source market as GCC countries prepare to entice visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2017

  Major tourism hotspots in the GCC are experiencing a surge in Indian visitors as the region prepares to showcase its offering to leisure and business travellers at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, at Dubai World Trade Centre, April 24-27. In both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, India was...

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Healthcare | Monday 27 March, 2017 9:58 am

Emirates Walk for Autism 2017 dates unveiled

Dr. Nahida A Abdulkadir , founder of ‘The Emirates Walk For Autism’ (EWA) announced April 22nd as the date for the Emirates Walk for Autism to raise awareness for Autism in the UAE with participants from numerous special needs, media and local stakeholders keen to support the awareness...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 March, 2017 9:53 am

AHIC Hotel Investment Briefing in Jeddah Highlights Development as Critical for Hospitality Industry Success

Hoteliers in Jeddah and the Holy Cities attending this year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) highlighted the government’s efforts in diversifying the economy by investing in large-scale development projects in efforts to boost the hospitality industry.   The...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 March, 2017 9:24 am

Partnership with private sector key to aid women: Saudi Labor official

Asmaa Abdullah Al-Khamis, director of the women’s empowerment department at the Ministry of Labor and Social Development’s Agency for Social Security, said that a public-private partnership is a strategy for the ministry in its transformation from a provider to developer. She said the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 27 March, 2017 9:13 am

4th Saudi Film Festival to focus on strengthening nascent industry

The fourth edition of the Saudi Film Festival begins Monday evening in Dhahran. The Culture and Arts Association in Dammam, in association with King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, has organized the event. The festival, extending over six days, includes the participation of 58 Saudi films,...

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Healthcare | Monday 27 March, 2017 6:00 am

The Big Heart Foundation Donates USD 245,000 to Fund Vital Resources in Mosul

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has donated nearly a quarter of a million dollars to provide assistance to the people of Mosul. The amount is a result of contributions from organisations and...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 March, 2017 6:00 am

Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus, with Artistic Photography Features, Kick off KSA Markets Early April

With the launch of the new Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus around the corner in Saudi markets, Huawei Consumer Business Group stated that the two new smart phones introduce cutting-edge photography features especially high quality portrait images for both professional and personal use. Creative...

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