Government | Saturday 30 April, 2016 8:08 am

Kingdom’s future ‘is in safe hands’

On the first anniversary of their appointments Friday, citizens and expatriates hailed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their efforts to steer the country onto a path of stability and prosperity. Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Dya-eddin Bamakhrama, who ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 April, 2016 7:07 am

Al-Haqbani tells students to choose specializations that meet job market needs

Minister of Labor Dr. Mufrej Al-Haqbani urged male and female students, who were attending the 4th specializations forum in Riyadh, to choose the suitable specialization that gives them the opportunity to obtain a job after graduation. “A suitable specialization is a requirement to meet...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 April, 2016 5:36 am

Riyadh emir launches projects worth SR120 million in Shaqra

Emir of Riyadh Prince Faisal Bin Bandar launched development projects worth SR120 million during an inspection tour of the Shaqra governorate Thursday. He also met with the local council members and heads of municipal councils. He expressed the government’s concern to develop the governorates ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 2:33 am

GCC explores Al-Ahsa investment potential

Al-Ahsa is expected to be a strategic location for several new development projects that would benefit all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This is according to Mayor of Al-Ahsa Adil Al-Milhim, who said this includes the development of a GCC-wide railway line running through all the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 April, 2016 6:21 am

Al-Toraifi says tolerance a prerequisite for dialogue

Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Toraifi led the Kingdom’s delegation to the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations being hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku. In his speech, Al-Toraifi conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 April, 2016 6:03 am

SAMACO rated "Best Auto Dealership in Saudi Arabia"

SAMACO won the "Best Auto Dealership in Saudi Arabia 2015/2016" award, and attained the highest percentage vote for PR Auto Award 2015/2016. In recognition of this stunning achievement, His Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Saud, Head of Tourism Committee at Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 April, 2016 4:19 am

Riyadh governor sponsors youth creativity project

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar said that the current generation of Saudis have shown an inclination toward creativity. He made the statement on Tuesday morning as he patronized the “Innovator 2” program organized by the Riyadh Chamber in cooperation with the General Directorate ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:01 pm

Bupa Arabia CEO inaugurated as the second best CEO in the Kingdom during the Top CEO Award for 2016

During the TOP CEO Award, organized by TRENDS business publication and INSEAD business school, Tal Hisham Nazer, CEO of Bupa Arabia, the largest health insurance provider in Saudi Arabia, was inaugurated amongst the top 100 CEOs in the Gulf region. Amongst 800 participants, Tal was ranked the top...

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Government | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:34 am

GCC joint security muscled up

GCC interior ministers reviewed the contents of the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman that aims to promote GCC joint action in the field of security. The ministers were in the capital to attend their 17th consultative meeting, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:36 am

Aramco sets financing plan for industrial push

Saudi Aramco, the biggest energy company, outlined financing plans on Wednesday that will support its expansion into new areas under a sweeping economic reform plan released by Riyadh this week. The reforms envisage Aramco transforming itself from an oil and gas firm into a “global...

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