Healthcare | Wednesday 10 February, 2016 7:40 am

Ministry of Health to require employees to declare assets

The Ministry of Health is considering imposing an asset declaration as well as an absence of interest conflict testimony on its employees as a measure in fighting corruption. Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih made the announcement at a one-day forum on promoting integrity and combating corruption in ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 February, 2016 7:30 am

Moroccan experience in desert tourism hailed

The Moroccan experience in desert tourism is largely similar to that of Saudi Arabia, which boasts of a unique diversity in culture in its different regions, Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has said. He made the statement as he ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 February, 2016 7:20 am

King Salman attends Ardha

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman takes part in the ardha (traditional sword dance) as part of the Janadriyah National Culture and Heritage Festival at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh on Tuesday. ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 February, 2016 4:27 am

Education Ministry responsible for nurseries & kindergartens

The Ministry of Education will now issue licenses and be responsible for all matters related to operating kindergartens and nurseries. An approval to this effect was granted by the Council of Ministers on Monday. The weekly session of the Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 9 February, 2016 2:25 am

Conserve water & power, says Riyadh governor

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday called for conservation of water and electricity, even as the Water and Electricity minister said Saudi Arabia will need an investment of SR500 billion for power projects over the next 10 years to cope with rising demand.  “Water and...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 February, 2016 3:37 pm

Majid Al Futtaim to Invest SAR14 Billion to Develop Two World Class Mall Concepts in Riyadh

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has today announced plans to develop two new landmark shopping malls in Riyadh, which will see a series of luxury international fashion brands, as well as unique entertainment and ...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 February, 2016 2:46 pm

Unilever wins 2015 King Khalid Award for Sustainability initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Binzagr Unilever Limited, the Saudi Arabian arm of one of the world’s leading FMCG companies, has won a brace of awards for its corporate social responsibility and commitment to sustainability towards the end of 2015. The brand has scooped the King Khalid Award in the “Responsible...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 February, 2016 4:57 am

Prince Faisal launches projects worth SR100m

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched a series of charity and developmental projects during his recent visit to Khaibar Province at costs exceeding SR100 million. They included municipal projects at Khaibar, Al-Salsah and Al-Ashash Municipalities at a cost of SR16 million, SR50 million...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 February, 2016 4:06 am

Expansion of airports on track: GACA chief

Work on developing and modernizing the Kingdom’s 27 airports is ongoing and is expected to be completed within the next five years, according to Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA). “Our goal is that our airports should be in a position...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 February, 2016 3:04 am

Alinma Bank attracts King Saud University graduates

Alinma Bank recently participated in the annual King Saud University Career Week, where interest in the bank, its employment opportunities, training, products and services was strong. The event was held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and...

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