Government | Sunday 20 December, 2015 2:48 am

Shoura seeks evaluation of programs for job seekers

During its fourth regular session on Monday, the Shoura Council will discuss a proposal by the Committee on Administration and Human Resources to assign a neutral body to conduct an annual evaluation to identify the qualifications of job seekers and beneficiaries of Hafiz program who are...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 20 December, 2015 2:30 am

Captain Obaid Al-Anzi clinched the title of the Saudi Drift Star Championship 2015

Following an exciting and very passionate round, Captain Obaid Al-Anzi clinched the title of the “Saudi Drift Star Champion 2015” , which was held in Jeddah recently in the presence of a large number of motorsports fans and enthusiasts.  The final round was held at the track of...

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Government | Saturday 19 December, 2015 8:36 pm

UN ranks Saudi Arabia 2nd among Arab Countries for human development

United Nations issued the annual index, which tracks the levels of human development in 188 countries around the world. Saudi was ranked the 2nd among Arab  States and 39th globally within a very high segment in human development.   ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 December, 2015 12:14 pm

Low oil prices won’t hit assistance to Egypt

 Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmad Al-Qattan said Thursday that low oil prices will not prevent the Kingdom from supporting the Egyptian economy. He said the Saudi support would help ease an acute dollar shortage and reduce pressure on the Egyptian government's budget. "The...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 December, 2015 12:12 pm

Riyadh Metro 26% complete

Seventy-four percent of the main stations of Riyadh Metro are complete. Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bander said that the difficult stages in the project have been overcome and work done can now be seen on the surface. He was speaking 30 meters below ground during a fact-finding visit to the...

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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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