Business & Money | Sunday 23 October, 2016 11:53 am

Gulf International Bank employees volunteer at Down Syndrome Charitable Association in Riyadh

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme ‘WAGIB’, Gulf International Bank’s (GIB) employees recently volunteered at the Down Syndrome Charitable Association in Riyadh. 15 GIB employees spent the morning at the association’s centre painting and playing with...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 23 October, 2016 6:00 am

Qaderoon and KAU to equip persons with disabilities become productive

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah and “Qaderoon” Business Disability Network signed an agreement aimed at raising awareness and offering programs that can change the stereotype about persons with disabilities to enable them to perform their productive role in the community. The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 October, 2016 5:21 am

Four out of 5 Saudi entries bag awards at Gulf Film Festival

Saudi films bagged four awards at the Gulf Film Festival 2016 at Abu Dhabi in different categories. The awards were announced at the conclusion of the festival on Friday night. In the Gulf Film Festival, where only five films from a member country can participate, Saudi filmmakers participated...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 October, 2016 4:22 am

Housing figures comes under severe scrutiny

 The real estate market was left stunned when the General Authority for Statistics issued a report in which it claimed that 63 percent of Saudis own homes. The report triggered an outcry from citizens in the Kingdom’s cities who aren’t homeowners and struggle to afford the...

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Government | Saturday 22 October, 2016 3:20 am

Saudi Arabia, UAE review mechanism to ensure GCC stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received on Friday Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at Al-Auja Palace in Riyadh, and discussed with him bilateral ties as well as the latest regional and international...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 October, 2016 3:19 am

North-South train to run early next year

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar said Thursday that the North-South Railway will be launched early next year, asserting that the project is feasible both at the economic and security levels as it will save lives of travelers on the roads and protect them against the hazards of commuting by...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 October, 2016 2:24 am

Al Jomaih, Cadillac agree to further strengthen collaboration

DESPITE the steep decline of oil prices and the challenging political situation in the region, the Saudi market continues to be a key market for Cadillac and GM in general, said Johan De Nysschen, president of Cadillac & General Motors Executive Vice President. De Nysschen, who is visiting...

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Business & Money | Friday 21 October, 2016 4:36 am

KSA, Portugal sign cooperation accord

Saudi Arabia and Portugal have signed a cooperation agreement following the Third Saudi-Portuguese Joint Committee meeting at the Royal Conference Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. The accord to improve bilateral relations was signed by Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid Al-Qassabi and...

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Technology & IT | Friday 21 October, 2016 3:38 am

Microsoft brings cloud power to non-profits organizations

As part of its Microsoft Philanthropies division and its ‘Modern Non-profit’ campaign, Microsoft has announced that it will be making Microsoft Azure available to eligible non-profit organisations, by offering Azure credits. This offer adds to the existing comprehensive suite of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 October, 2016 1:18 am

Qatar’s Premier Hospitality Exhibition wraps up with high satisfaction levels and record breaking feedback

 The 360° Hospitality and HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) show of Qatar, Hospitality Qatar 2016, successfully came to a close at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on Thursday, October 20. Over the course of three days, Hospitality Qatar 2016, organized by IFP Qatar...

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