Government | Thursday 21 April, 2016 5:58 am

Haram to be clear of mataf bridge by May 27

The temporary bridge around the Kaaba will be removed by May 27, according to the committee overseeing the expansion of the Grand Mosque. Bakri bin Matouk Asas, director of Umm Al-Qura University and chairman of the committee, said Tuesday that the mataf, the circumambulation area around the Kaaba, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 April, 2016 5:50 am

Makkah emir launches Jeddah E-Gate

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, launched the Jeddah electronic gate at a ceremony held at his office in Jeddah on Wednesday. Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed and other senior officials attended the ceremony. The gate covers eight...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 21 April, 2016 4:47 am

AUDI AG: Strongest starting quarter with over 450,000 deliveries

Double record for the brand with the four rings: Audi concluded the best first quarter in the company’s history along with the most successful sales month. In March, Audi increased global sales by 4.6 percent to a monthly high of around 186,100. That brings cumulative deliveries since January ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 21 April, 2016 4:23 am

Education minister opens entrepreneurship forum

Education Minister Ahmad Al-Issa on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day entrepreneurship forum titled “Youth Vim and Vigor and Business Creativity” at the King Saud University (KSU). Al-Issa opened the forum on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 April, 2016 3:14 am

Oman Tourism Gears Up For Major Presence at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Oman’s growing reputation as one of the most diverse, beautiful year round tourism destinations in the Middle East will be at the heart of the Ministry of Tourism, Oman presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai from 25th to 28th April.   The distinctive...

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Government | Thursday 21 April, 2016 2:47 am

King pledges full support for Morocco on Sahara issue

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman pledged full support to Morocco on the issue of Sahara and all other political and security issues. “We confirm our solidarity and support to all political and security-related issues, concerning your fraternal country, the top of which the...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 April, 2016 2:43 am

HP Inc. Reinvents Computing with Next Gen Mobility Platform

At Mobile World Congress today, HP Inc. unveiled a breakthrough solution that revolutionizes the mobile computing experience. Designed to be versatile enough to address the massive shift in where and how we work, HP introduced a new mobile ecosystem that will drive the next generation of...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 April, 2016 1:04 am

Sony Goes Beyond Definition at NAB 2016

At NAB 2016, Sony is showcasing new technologies and workflows for HD, 4K, high dynamic range, storage and IP transmission, providing the tools to drive professionals’ creativity. Sony’s exhibit will feature new models and updates to widely used products -- camcorders, cameras,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 April, 2016 3:35 pm

New Generation of Building Security Systems from GEZE

The new GEZE SecuLogic access control system can be implemented as a compact web-based "all-in-one" system solution for all door components. It can be integrated in the biometric fingerprint reader or the door interface with integration authorization management system, and thus fulfills...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 April, 2016 3:29 pm

Calvin Klein, Inc. Announces New Global Creative Strategy

Calvin Klein, Inc. today announced a new global creative strategy for the company, which will unify all Calvin Klein brands under one creative vision. Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection, and Italo Zucchelli, Men’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein...

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