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KSA strategy expected to spur G-20 growth
Government | Tuesday 17 November, 2015 4:15 am
Saudi Arabia has been one of the fastest growing G-20 countries in recent years and the leading state in the Middle East and North Africa. In fact, Saudi Arabia’s membership of the G-20 reflects the growing global stature and economic importance of the Kingdom and the broader GCC region....
Exceed launches IBDAA Nationalization and licensing initiative in KSA
Technology & IT | Tuesday 17 November, 2015 3:54 am
Exceed IT Services, a leading regional IT service provider, has launched IBDAA, a remarkable nationalization initiative in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.    The IBDAA campaign is an initiative that specializes in two areas: training and guiding national fresh graduates to launch a...
Alstom begins train production for the Riyadh Metro
Business & Money | Monday 16 November, 2015 2:59 pm
Alstom has started the production of trainsets for the Riyadh Metro in its Katowice plant in Poland. As part of the contract awarded in 2013 by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to the FAST consortium, which includes Alstom, for the design and construction of lines 4, 5 and 6 of the Riyadh Metro ...
KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY WELCOMES ITS FIRST RESIDENTS IN “AL-WAHA” DISTRICT
Business & Money | Monday 16 November, 2015 2:47 pm
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) held the opening ceremony of “Al-Waha” district. The award winning contemporary community is designed and built to the highest international standards, offering modern designs blended with traditional values. Al-Waha community is located in close...
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY HONORS SABIC FOR SUPPORT
Business & Money | Monday 16 November, 2015 4:26 am
The International Society for Industrial Security, Jeddah Branch, honored SABIC for supporting, sponsoring and participating in the Fourth Forum of the International Society for Industrial Security and the accompanying exhibition in Jeddah on November 11.    The Forum was attended...
G-20 leaders pledge robust fight against patchy economy
Government | Monday 16 November, 2015 1:54 am
The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies have pledged to use all policy tools to address uneven economic growth that falls short of expectations, according to a draft Group of 20 (G20) communique seen by Reuters. As the G-20 leaders gather in Turkey for a two-day meeting on how to...
Obama to meet with king Salman at G20 summit in Turkey
Government | Monday 16 November, 2015 1:50 am
US President Barack Obama will hold a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman at the G20 summit in Turkey on Sunday evening, a White House official said, according to Reuters news agency. The two countries are partners in a coalition bombing Daesh (the so-called IS militants) in...
 Waseela-KSA Bestowed Award for Training Programme from Prince Sultan University
Business & Money | Sunday 15 November, 2015 12:13 pm
The Waseela Saudi Arabia office has received an award from the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh in recognition of its training partnership programme. Dr. Rami Abu Alhiga, head of Waseela Operations in Saudi Arabia, accepted the award for ‘Strategic Cooperative Training Partner’ on...
Car executives: KSA holds greatest potential for growth
Cars & Autos | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:54 am
Carmakers’ officials attending the Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) this week, at Dubai World Trade Center, confirmed the increasing importance of regional markets.  In several interviews with car executives, they highlighted the relevance of GCC markets for achieving higher than...
G-20: King Salman, Erdogan focus on summit’s agenda
Government | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:43 am
 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed a number of issues on the summit's agenda as well as bilateral relations and issues of common interest on Saturday. The president held a luncheon banquet in honor of King Salman in...
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