Technology & IT | Sunday 29 January, 2017 1:10 pm

CITC Governor Honors Mobily for Its Participation in Stimulation of Investments and ICT Trends Forum

His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Salem Al Ruwais, Governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), honored “Mobily” during its participation in Stimulation of Investment and ICT Trends Forum which was organized by the Commission in its head office...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 29 January, 2017 11:44 am

TransSys Wins ‘Oracle CX Cloud Partner of the Year’ Award For GCC Region

TransSys Solutions, a leading regional IT services and solution provider, announced that it has won the ‘Oracle CX Cloud Partner of the Year’ award for 2016 at the recently held Oracle Partner Day Event in Dubai. TransSys was recognized for its commitment to delivering a variety of...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 29 January, 2017 4:22 am

Oil prices fall as focus shifts to US output

 Oil prices slipped on Friday, giving up gains from earlier in the day, as the market shifted its focus toward production increases in the US from efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other producers to support prices by cutting supplies. Brent crude...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 January, 2017 4:18 am

Jeddah’s Al-Jawhara to host Mohammed Abdu on Monday

Prominent Saudi star Mohammed Abdu will be performing live in Jeddah on Monday at King Abdullah Sports City — Al-Jawhara starting at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at SR350 up to SR2,000 and can be purchased online https://jeddah.platinumlist.net. The long-awaited concert — the first ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 January, 2017 4:04 pm

Investment in KSA’s communication sector to hit SR138bn in 2017

Total investment in the communication sector hit SR180 billion and spending reached SR130 billion during 2016, with the sector’s contribution to the GDP at 6 percent. Abdul Aziz Al-Ruwai, Governor of Communication and Information Technology Commission, anticipated that spending in the...

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Government | Saturday 28 January, 2017 3:10 pm

Labor minister holds induction meeting for Citizens Account Program

Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Ali bin Nasser Al-Ghafis held the induction meeting for the Citizens Account Program, briefing those present on the latest preparations for the launch of the electronic portal for the program, which will be the only platform to receive registration...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 January, 2017 3:07 pm

King Salman to inaugurate Al-Janadriyah 31 festival

King Salman will inaugurate on Wednesday Al-Janadriyah 31, the national festival for heritage and culture named after the village on the northern outskirts of Riyadh, where it is held annually to celebrate symbols of Saudi identity.  King Salman has invited Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 January, 2017 6:48 am

SCTH launches second phase of Old Yanbu’s Al-Sour district renovation project

 Prince Sultan bin Salman, head of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), launched the second phase of the Al-Sour district renovation project in Old Yanbu in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Salman, governor of Madinah and chairman of the Tourism Development Council,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 January, 2017 4:10 am

Travel to New York City From Riyadh on Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways held an evening for travel industry partners at the Al-Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, showcasing the myriad opportunities for those travelling to the vibrant city of New York. With Qatar Airways, travellers from the Saudi capital city can connect to New York through two daily flights...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 January, 2017 2:02 am

Smart Stores Expo Ends on a Positive Note

Smart Stores Expo that concluded on Wednesday, 25th January 2017, hosted several local and international retail solution providers and attracted numerous attendees in the three-day event. According to the organisers, the show received an overwhelming response from industry peers and visitors alike, ...

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