Government | Friday 30 October, 2015 5:18 am

20,000 houses ready for distribution in EP

The Housing Ministry has announced it would soon hand over 20,000 properties to citizens in the Eastern Province. Shaher Al-Sahli, general manager of the ministry in the Eastern Province, said that 13,000 beneficiaries in Dammam would receive apartments, land and loans, which would cover 35...

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Healthcare | Friday 30 October, 2015 5:07 am

Opening of 3rd Middle East and North Africa Stroke Conference

World stroke experts gathered today for the opening of the 3rd MENA Stroke Conference held in Dubai, UAE, looking forward to two days of debate and sharing of best practice. Stroke is the second highest cause of death worldwide1 and a leading cause of disability – and the MENA region is no ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 29 October, 2015 9:41 am

Mobily improves the capabilities and the skills of employees through “Elite” training program

Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" has begun training of its employees under “Elite” distinctive program; the program aims to enhance employee skills as part of the company's plan to increase competency at the national level leading to career development.   Under the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:21 am

HOME OF INNOVATION™ LINKS SABIC AND PARTICIPANTS IN DELIVERING DIFFERENTIATED SOLUTIONS

At a daylong event in Riyadh today, SABIC set the foundation for its Home of Innovation™ growth initiative by hosting more than 120 leaders from 43 top global, regional and local companies at its SABIC Plastics Application Development Center.   Attendees were treated to welcoming...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:21 am

Mining sector’s job potential for Saudi youth highlighted

Job opportunities for Saudi youth and technology innovation for diversified industrial development were in focus on the second day of the Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015, here on Wednesday. The event, the first international mining and minerals conference and exhibition in the Kingdom, was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:20 am

Strong Turkish-Saudi links present enormous economic opportunities

Rapidly expanding trade and nascent foreign investment promise stronger economic links between the world’s two fastest-growing G-20 states — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — which are also the two prominent member nations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 2:47 pm

King Abdullah Economic City Allies With The IBP Council in Sharjah

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is targeting the increasing number of investors in the United Arab Emirates who are looking for opportunities to expand their business operations into Saudi Arabia. To further this aim, recently a delegation from KAEC met with members of the Indian Business...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 1:22 pm

The MENA region’s most talented CFOs recognised at Annual MENA CFO Awards

Some of the most successful CFOs in the Middle East have earned recognition for their contributions and professional excellence, following yet another successful edition of the Annual MENA CFO Awards.   The awards span six categories, including the coveted MENA CFO of the Year Award....

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 6:38 am

Domestic energy price hike under study: KSA

Saudi Arabia is considering raising its heavily subsidized domestic energy prices, said Ali Al-Naimi, minister of petroleum and natural resources, Tuesday. “All prices eventually rise,” Al-Naimi said on the sidelines of a mining conference. “Is it under study? The answer is...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:08 am

BCG Extends Global Footprint with Official Opening of 82nd Office in Riyadh

As part of its commitment to promoting the development and diversification of the Saudi economy, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced the formal opening of its Riyadh office – which brings the management consulting firm’s number of global offices to...

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