Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:40 pm

Tashkeel Fall Programme Presents Critical Practice Workshops, Design Leaders, and First Solo Exhibition

After a successful summer period, Tashkeel gears up for the fall season with a calendar of workshops, exhibitions and events. Under the Design Programme, industry specialists Glithero will conduct dedicated design workshop weekends, while Wissam Shawkat presents his first solo exhibition at...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:35 pm

EnvisionTEC Teams with Somos® to Develop High-Performance Materials

EnvisionTEC is proud to announce its collaboration with DSM’s product brand Somos®, a world leader in additive manufacturing material development. The partnership will allow both companies to advance their technologies and develop new applications.  “Somos® consistently...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:18 pm

Pilgrims throng Arafat for peak of Haj

Around two million white-clad Muslims on Wednesday poured into the vast Saudi plain where Prophet Muhammad had given his final sermon, for the peak of the Haj pilgrimage. Many of the faithful from around the globe camped at the foot of Mount Arafat where they slept, exhausted from their journey,...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 5:54 am

Patients from Madinah hospitals going on Haj in 34 ambulances

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has confirmed the success of plans for the gathering and movement of pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah for the Haj. He also pointed to the success of the transfer of pilgrims from hospitals to the holy sites within a medical convoy which was launched on Monday...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:59 am

Islam’s holiest mosques witness largest ever expansion in history

SAUDI ARABIA is celebrating its 85th National Day at a time when the largest ever expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah is nearing completion. The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is also witnessing a similar expansion. This year, the National Day falls on Arafat Day, when nearly two million...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:53 am

Massive changes in Mina bring cheer to pilgrims

Mina, which comes to life only once a year in Haj, is in fact a small city. As far as the eye can see, tents cover every open space. They are neatly arranged, row after row. In the sea of white, the historic Al-Khaif Mosque stands out with its brick-red minarets. The mosque is the center of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:25 am

UK supports new GCC infrastructure event

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the non-ministerial commercial arm of the UK Government, has been confirmed as an official supporter of the upcoming NATRANS Arabia 2015 conference, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 25-27 October, 2015. Billed as ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:55 am

17,000 public sector employees studying abroad on scholarship

The number of Saudi employees in the public sector who have been approved for foreign scholarships reached 16,903 employees over the past five years. According to government statistics, during the period from 1431-1435 AH, the United States, Britain, Australia, Germany and Canada received about 70 ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:40 am

Independent Arab Region Think Tank to Convene In Abu Dhabi Next Month

 One of the most powerful gatherings of Arab region and international minds will convene in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, next month (October) for a Summit which is aimed at producing recommendations for a blueprint to reposition the Arab world’s standing within...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:36 am

JESSICA CHASTAIN SHINES BRIGHT AT THE OPENING OF FIRST PIAGET BOUTIQUE IN ITALY

Piaget celebrated the grand opening of its first ever boutique in Italy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Piaget CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger and Monsieur Yves Piaget. Award-winning actress and Piaget Brand Ambassador Jessica Chastain made an appearance to the delight of the VIP...

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