Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 7:20 am

SCTNH makes quantum leap in tourism, heritage projects

This year witnessed many achievements in the tourism and national heritage sector after the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) moved to the actual implementation of its projects.  Important achievements include the approval of 13 initiatives which were given the go...

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Government | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 7:11 am

Ministers’ pay cut by 20%

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reduced on Monday the salaries and benefits of senior government officials. The royal decree announced by SPA on Monday orders a 20 percent reduction in the salaries of ministers or those who are of their rank. The decree also includes a 15 percent...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 6:21 am

World’s most lifelike picture comes to life with Samsung’s 2016 SUHD line up

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in Saudi Arabia, launched its new 2016 SUHD TVs with its revolutionary Quantum dot technology, bringing life to the screen delivering picture quality that’s so lifelike, subtle hues in bright sunlight to the hidden details in the night will all be clearly...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 4:32 am

Glowork organizes 4th Edition of Women’s Employment Fair

Glowork has announced the launch of the 4th edition of the Women’s Employment Fair at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh on Sept. 27-29, 2016. Khalid Bin Waleed AlKhudair, Glowork Founder and CEO, the entity organizing the exhibition, said the company strives to actively contribute to...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 4:29 am

Key Saudi event at UN set to showcase Riyadh’s importance

A unique four-day event will showcase the Saudi capital as a global, multicultural and international hub for business as well as a heritage center situated at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa. Called “A Day in Riyadh” and organized by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 26 September, 2016 4:20 am

Raytheon’s MathAlive! to debut in Riyadh at King Saud University

MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibit created by the Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), will open to the public in Riyadh at King Saud University (KSU) on the evening of October 2, 2016, following a VIP ceremony that same day. The exhibition’s debut in Riyadh will run...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 September, 2016 5:06 pm

Cayan Launches Official Sales for Billion-Riyal Samaya Project

Cayan Group, the leading property developer in the Middle East, has launched the official sales of its billion-riyal mixed-use residential project, Samaya. The project developed on a massive 1 million square meters is located in the prime area of Erga, north western Riyadh.    The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 September, 2016 4:21 pm

GE’s new office in Jeddah puts into practice focus on promoting spirit of collaboration

GE Saudi Arabia today marks the opening of its new office in the City of Jeddah, which puts into practice the company’s focus on promoting collaboration and the exchange of ideas. The state-of-the-art office brings together the different businesses of GE under one roof.   The move...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 September, 2016 6:35 am

8,000 tourist guides are needed by 2030

A member of the Saudi Society for Tourist Guides (SSTG), Ahmed Al-Jaid, has estimated the number of tourist guides needed to cope with goals set by Vision 2030 at 8,000. The linkage between the goals of Vision 2030 and the tourism sector are many, such as the supporting and increasing...

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Government | Sunday 25 September, 2016 6:28 am

Global greetings pour in on N-Day

Some world leaders sent greetings to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s National Day, while others wrote personal congratulatory letters to him, outlining their relations with the people and the leaders of the Kingdom. The Gulf states were the...

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