Environment & Energy | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:09 pm

SADAFCO Launches Solar Power Project in Riyadh

After announcing its investment in a SAR 2 million solar power project in its Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) last October, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has now commenced operations utilizing a photovoltaic (PV)-diesel hybrid system that can deliver up to 40...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 10:42 am

Saudi American Glass wins projects worth SR 20 million

Saudi American Glass [SAG], a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and a leading processor of architectural high-performance flat glass across the Middle East, has signed new projects valued over SR 20 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The new projects awarded to SAG include...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:06 am

‘King Salman’s Center for relief mission is noble’

Bogdanov, meanwhile, described the mission of King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works Center, in support of those who are in need of assistance in all parts of the world, as noble and honest. He said, “We appreciate very highly this activity as it is a very significant...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:03 am

Free medical aid ensured for workers of affected firms

Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani and Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah have decided to extend medical facilities to workers at Saudi Oger and Binladen free of charge in the government hospitals, a local publication reported. This is in response to Custodian of the Two...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 7:35 am

Saudi Arabia ‘is going through remarkable economic transition’

Abdul Latif Jameel was named the newest Innovation Member of the New Cities Foundation, a global non-profit organization that aims to shape a better urban future for all.  Abdul Latif Jameel thus joins other global corporate and institutional members of NCF such as Cisco, Toyota Mobility...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 21 August, 2016 12:07 pm

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia collaborates with Princess Noura University

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has recently collaborated with Princess Noura University and Dublin City University to help students with the development of the skills required by industry to face future challenges. A number of female Saudi students were the first to participate in an intensive three to ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 August, 2016 11:06 am

Haramain Train project’s life span to be 120 years

The expected lifespan of the Haramain Train project is 120 years, says the director general of the project, Bassam Ghalman. The project, which began in 2009, is near completion after finalization of work at the Jeddah and Madinah stations. Work on the Makkah station was stalled for seven months...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 August, 2016 8:07 am

190 metro trains to serve 3.6 million commuters in Riyadh

BY the end of 2018, Saudi Arabia’s capital city is expected to launch one of the world’s biggest mass transit systems. Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) approved the metro network and a brand new bus system being built and implemented simultaneously in 2012 after forecasts of a 50...

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Government | Sunday 21 August, 2016 8:00 am

MOL launches Ajeer portal for temporary work in Haj

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has launched an electronic service for temporary work during the Haj season via ‘Ajeer’ portal. The aim is to provide an electronic market that shows the supply and demand for jobs during the Haj season, Saudi Press Agency reported...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:47 am

All domestic flights to and from KKIA will be shifted to Terminal 5 Tomorrow

Terminal 5 of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh as seen on Saturday. According to Saudia, operation of all domestic flights to and from KKIA will be shifted to Terminal 5 as of Monday. Terminals 1 and 2 will be for arriving and departing international flights. ...

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