Technology & IT | Thursday 12 January, 2017 3:13 am

Samsung Electronics Recognized for Design and Technology Innovation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

Samsung Electronics announced that it has won more than 120 awards at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and continues to receive recognition in categories spanning the home entertainment, home appliance and mobile categories. Samsung is humbled to be honored at CES alongside fellow...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 January, 2017 2:15 am

Saudi Arabia to grant business visa within 24 hours

Saudi Arabia has adopted a new mechanism to grant business visas for foreign investors within 24 hours. Foreign Ministry official Usama Nugali confirmed the move to Arab News on Sunday. The new measure is aimed at allowing foreign investors to obtain business visas electronically within a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:42 pm

Sanad Association Honors Mobily For Its Leading Social Responsibility Role

Sanad Association honored Mobily for its active contribution in supporting it, and that comes out company’s social responsibility role.    Eng. Faiez Awadh, Chief Human Resources Officer, received the honoring shield on behalf of Mobily from Her Royal Highness...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:15 pm

Increase of King Abdullah Port’s Annual Throughput to 1.4 Million TEU by the end of 2016

King Abdullah Port announced the increase of its annual throughput to 1.4 million TEU by the end of 2016, representing an increase of around 8% compared to 2015. The annual throughput increase comes despite the challenges facing the markets and the slowdown of global economic growth. In addition,...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:40 pm

Siemens brings digital future experience to WFES

Siemens will provide a glimpse into the digital future through interactive displays from the company’s technology portfolio next week at the 10th edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Visitors will have the chance to experience Siemens’ ...

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Government | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 5:51 am

King Salman wins King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was named the winner of the 2017 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Service to Islam. The names of winners were announced here on Tuesday by Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is the director of the King Faisal Foundation and chairman...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:02 am

Etihad Airways Introduces Third Daily Flight to Riyadh

Etihad Airways is introducing a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi – Riyadh route, effective 1 February 2017.   The extra services underscore the airline’s commitment to offer guests greater choice and more travel options between the capital cities of the United Arab...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:53 am

Education Minister Opens "Educational Buildings Investment and Financing" Conference

Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Isa opened yesterday Conference on "Investment and Financing of Educational Buildings" being organized by the Ministry, in collaboration with Al-Mabani General Contractors Company to enhance the prospects of partnership between the public and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 4:04 pm

Dur Hospitality celebrates its 4 Decades of Success

40 years of dedication, excellence and contribution to the hospitality sector was the theme of Dur Hospitality’s celebration on December 27th 2016, at the Marriott Riyadh. The ceremony which was attended by former presidents, board members and employees in addition to official...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 2:22 pm

Minister of Education Launches “Investment & Finance in Educational Buildings Conference”:

he Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Issa, lunched today morning, the "Investment & Finance in Educational Buildings Conference" at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Riyadh. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC), this...

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