Government | Sunday 6 December, 2015 5:20 am

Government issues 250,000 Umrah visas

Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar has said that 250,000 Umrah visas have been issued since the season began a month ago. He said that last year a total of 6 million visas were issued. The number was made possible due to the sheer speed of issuing visas which resulted from single visa’s taking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 December, 2015 4:55 am

Strong Saudi-Japan ties in focus at National Day celebrations

The Japanese community joined their diplomatic mission here to celebrate their National Day, marking the occasion with patriotic enthusiasm. Japanese Ambassador Norihiro Okuda hosted the National Day reception to celebrate the 82th birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito. Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 December, 2015 4:54 am

Mobily launches direct carrier billing with Google

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), announced recently the launch of direct carrier billing service with Google, to make it easier for Android users to purchase apps, games, and digital content on their devices. With the introduction of direct carrier billing with Google, Mobily’s customers can now...

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Healthcare | Sunday 6 December, 2015 12:52 am

AccessAbilities Expo committed to facilitate inclusion, empowerment of the disabled

On the occasion of United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, commemorated on December 3 every year, AccessAbilities Expo 2016 reiterated its commitment to contributing to the UAE’s vision of becoming the world’s most disabled-friendly nation and empowering the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:50 pm

50% Saudization in ICT

A study by the Communications and Information Technology Commission has said that Saudis form 50 percent of the total cadres in the field of information and communications technology. It said most of them work in large organizations, with 250 employees and more, and government departments which...

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Healthcare | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:48 pm

Kingdom joins the world in holding disability day

Saudi Arabia joined the world in observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with activities spread over weeks supporting the cause in order to foster awareness among citizens and expatriates alike on development and human rights for all. Started in 1992 by the United Nations,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:47 pm

New projects at KAIA set to be ready by end of 2016

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed reviewed the New King Abdul Aziz Airport (KAIA) project by visiting the site recently. A number of officials from the Civil Aviation Authority and the project contractor were present during the visit. Prince Khaled...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:46 pm

Community involved in improving education

Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil launched a platform on Thursday to foster development initiatives with the participation of both the MoE and the community. “The move aims to achieve further growth and development of education through the reception of ideas in everything related to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:03 pm

Kawader Program and MUFG kick off internship opportunities in Dubai and London

In its continuous drive to build and grow a solid knowledge and talent pool that will lead on the Qatari financial sector’s future evolution, the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) to launch Kawader, a bespoke learning...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:01 pm

Gulf Medical University to Conduct Annual Convocation on December 9

The 12th Annual Convocation of the Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university owned and operated by the Thumbay Group UAE, will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, 9th December 2015, at the Emirates Hospitality Centre, Al Jurf - Ajman.   His...

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