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“HARVONI®” Launch Is The Beginning of Hepatitis C Eradication in Saudi Arabia
Healthcare | Thursday 10 December, 2015 1:20 pm
Saudi Arabia witnessed the launch of Harvoni (the new treatment for hepatitis C patients) at a medical launch seminar yesterday in Mövenpick Hotel under the title “Cure…Don’t Compromise”. In attendance were physicians specialized in Hepatology and Gastroenterology, as...
GCC unity need of hour: King
Government | Thursday 10 December, 2015 4:02 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman emphasized that the Gulf states must stand united and work together to fortify themselves against foreign threats at a time when the region is passing through tough times. Inaugurating the 36th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme...
Megaproject pipeline in Kingdom stands resilient
Business & Money | Thursday 10 December, 2015 3:20 am
In the company of Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed and Mario Boffo, Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the first day of the Saudi Mega Projects Conference and Exhibition featured inspired keynote addresses outlining the strengths of the construction sector in Saudi Arabia, challenges that must be...
Now Saudi women can work in airline catering
Business & Money | Thursday 10 December, 2015 3:14 am
The Ministry of Labor announced that it is opening the doors for Saudi women to work in airline catering. Private Programs Deputy Labor Minister Abdulmunim Al-Shihry said the ministry is cooperating with Saudi Airlines Catering to offer Saudi women employment opportunities. “The...
Plea to give Saudi women passports without consent of male guardians
Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:17 am
The Shoura Council is planning to table a proposal for discussion on whether to allow Saudi women be issued passports without the consent of their male guardians, according to informed sources. The Security Affairs Committee of the Shoura Council will soon put forward the proposal for...
Economic development with peace emphasized
Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 5:05 am
The 7th edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum, which enjoys international attention because of its high-level of participation and discussion on important research papers on the growing economy of the Kingdom was inaugurated under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on...
King Salman seeks unified GCC action
Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 3:59 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met GCC Secretary-General Abdul Lateef Al-Zayani on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation among the six member countries and set the agenda for the two-day 36th GCC Summit Council meeting beginning on Wednesday. The king met with...
King honors winners of King Khalid Prize
Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 2:56 am
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman graced the ceremony to honor winners of the 5th edition of King Khalid Prize at Faisaliyah Hotel in Riyadh on Tuesday evening. The King presented the prizes to winners in the three branches — “Excellence among non-profit...
GCC Summit’s preparatory session begins in Riyadh
Government | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 5:28 am
Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states pose for a photo during the preparatory session of the 36th GCC Summit in Riyadh on Monday evening. Adel Al-Jubeir, minister of foreign affairs, chaired the session that will finalize the agenda of the Summit, which will be held on...
Municipal elections: 600 nominees out of final list
Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:33 am
About 600 male and female candidates for the third municipal elections have been removed from the final list of contenders, according to chairman of the executive committee of the elections Judaie Al-Qahtani. “The contestants have either voluntarily opted to back off or they were dismissed ...
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