Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 11:48 am

By 2030 Saudi Arabia can transform its economy, double GDP and create job opportunities for 6m Saudis

The McKinsey Global Institute released its new report Saudi Arabia beyond oil: the investment and productivity transformation. This groundbreaking, year-long study explores one of the world’s largest and one of the least understood economies in the world.  While much of the outside...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 11:45 am

SABIC highlights leading role fighting corruption at Nazaha Seminar

SABIC demonstrated its efforts to reduce corruption and increase transparency at the “End the Corruption Chain” seminar held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Riyadh.    The seminar marking International...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 11:16 am

Henkel delivers strong increase in Q3 sales and earnings

“Despite a persistently challenging market environment, Henkel delivered a strong performance in the third quarter. We significantly increased both sales and earnings across all business units. Organic sales in emerging markets were strong, once again making an above average contribution to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 10:17 am

Saudi Arabia is looking to hire healthcare professionals

The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity in Middle-East based on a real-time review of tens of thousands of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of career Web sites and online job listings. The Index does not reflect the trend ...

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Government | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 5:41 am

Shoura favors hiring domestic help from GCC countries

The Shoura (Consultative) Council on Monday urged the Ministry of Labor to take necessary steps, in coordination with the concerned agencies, to allow Saudi citizens to hire housemaids from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states through recruitment firms operating in those countries. The...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 4:55 am

Nahdi Medical Combats Obesity and Diabetes from the Inside Out

As part of its vision in spreading hope within the fabric of society, Nahdi, the largest pharmaceutical retailer in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched Wazen, a competitive program that aims to create a healthy community and encourage a balanced lifestyle in the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 4:51 am

William Hague Offers Predictions for State of the World in 2016 at 8th Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai

William Hague, the UK’s former foreign secretary, presented to a full audience gathered at the 2015 Arab Strategy Forum, a set of quick fire predictions for 2016 that he said were meant to be provocative.  He started with Europe, a region he said he was confident to speak about and...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 4:18 am

Nissan reveals its muscles with the unveiling of its ‘NISMO’ range at the 38th Saudi International Motor Show

Nissan’s world famous motorsport and road car performance brand, NISMO, made its first debut in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi international Motor Show 2015 in Jeddah, heralding the next step in ‘Innovation that Excites’ for driving enthusiasts across the Kingdom.  The...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 3:44 am

Madinah governor chairs Takaful meeting

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, who is chairman of the board of directors of the Takaful Charity Association for Orphans' Care in the region, chaired a meeting of the board of directors of the association and investment committee.  Members discussed a number of issues related to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 2:53 am

Al Faisaliah Suites reign supreme at the 2015 World Travel Awards

Luxury Riyadh property, Al Faisaliah Suites, scoops two awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards held in Morocco on the 12th December 2015. Guests of honor at the event included Moroccan Minister of Tourism, Dr. Lahcen Haddad, and Maldives Minister of Tourism Mr. Moosa Zameer. The World...

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