Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 19 December, 2015 1:09 am

Experience the German diversity at Janadriyah

Germany will be the guest of honor at the next Janadriyah festival. The 19-day festival at Al-Janadriyah heritage village, on the outskirts of Riyadh, starts Feb. 3, 2016 stated that “It is a great honor for Germany to have been chosen as the guest country for the upcoming 30th edition of...

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Government | Friday 18 December, 2015 4:48 am

King’s just stance earned him global respect

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has underscored the leading role of Saudi Arabia and its strong presence globally through its just political stances. In a press statement at the end of the 18th meeting of the Arab Tourism...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 December, 2015 4:43 am

Colors of Saudi Arabia stun VIP visitor

The Saudi Colors Forum 2015 greatly impressed South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom who, after touring the pavilions at the ongoing fourth edition at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, expressed his deep admiration, saying: "I am amazed to see the Kingdom’s ...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 December, 2015 4:31 am

Strong core sectors to sustain demand for steel fabricators

An upcoming trade event for the steel fabrication and metal working industry is looking at leveraging on rising demand from core sectors of the industry in the country and the region.   Experts point out that UAE’s prudent economic policies aimed at increasing diversification have...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:24 pm

Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015 kicks off today (17 December) with focus on solar energy

The Fourth Regional Power Trade Forum 2015, the leading platform dedicated for facilitate power trade opportunities between the regional markets, opened today (Thursday, 17 December 2015) by HE Dr. Mattar Al-Niyadi - Chairman of the Board, GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), the organising body...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 December, 2015 5:20 am

Entrepreneurs and startups shaping KSA

Forbes Middle East has unveiled the top 100 entrepreneurs shaping the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during an exclusive ceremony held at the stunning Ritz Carlton hotel here. Under the aegis of Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, the event witnessed more than 350 people attending. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:25 am

Panda named best retail company in Saudi Arabia

Panda Retail Company was named Retail Company of the Year at the Arabian Business Saudi Arabian 2015 Achievement Awards. The award was received on behalf of the company by Muwaffaq Jamal, chief executive officer for Panda Retail Company, at a gala dinner held at Radisson Blu here. The company...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 December, 2015 4:17 am

Giant Internet firm to cover KSA eyed

The Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Mohammed Al-Suwaiyel has proposed setting up a giant company that can provide high-speed Internet to 80 percent of the country, as part of efforts to develop a knowledge economy. Al-Suwaiyel revealed this information at the Arabnet...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 11:45 am

SABIC highlights leading role fighting corruption at Nazaha Seminar

SABIC demonstrated its efforts to reduce corruption and increase transparency at the “End the Corruption Chain” seminar held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Riyadh.    The seminar marking International...

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Government | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 5:41 am

Shoura favors hiring domestic help from GCC countries

The Shoura (Consultative) Council on Monday urged the Ministry of Labor to take necessary steps, in coordination with the concerned agencies, to allow Saudi citizens to hire housemaids from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states through recruitment firms operating in those countries. The...

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