Business & Money | Wednesday 15 July, 2015 1:06 pm

KAUST's New Shaheen XC40 Ranks Seventh in World's Top Ten Supercomputers

Shaheen XC40, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's (KAUST's) new Cray system, is the seventh fastest supercomputer in the world according to the TOP500 list announced today at the International Supercomputing Conference in Frankfurt,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 15 July, 2015 5:49 am

2,606 additional flights for Eid

King Abdulaziz International Airport reported the number of flights for Eid break reached 2,606 additional flights. Badr Al-Shihrani said the airport was very crowded as thousands of people wish to travel for the Eid break. “I was very happy to find reservations during this rush season. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 July, 2015 5:45 am

80 percent of Saudis to get homes by 2024

About 80 percent of the Kingdom’s population will have a house in about 9 years, if plans by the Ministry of Housing do not go awry. The ministry is seriously working on its plan to build 1 million residential units that will be sufficient to house 80 percent of Saudis by 2024. A ministry...

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Government | Wednesday 15 July, 2015 5:43 am

Look for Eid crescent tomorrow

The Supreme Court has urged Muslims across the Kingdom to look for the Shawwal crescent soon after the Magreb prayers on Thursday to determine Eid Al-Fitr. Anyone who sights the crescent on the 29th of Ramadan should register the testimony with the nearest court or report it to a competent...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:31 pm

Towards the realisation of a new model of South-South cooperation

The countdown has started, 10 billion CFA francs will be soon released to launch the first phase of the project. This priority funding has been provided ahead of the release of the 100 billion CFA francs needed to complete the whole of the project.   This first part, made available to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 2:19 pm

BUILDING SMART CITIES WITH THE POWER OF CLOUD

Use of cloud computing and analytics to help create smarter cities Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been a key enabler to drive productivity, improve collaboration and accelerate innovation. Large-scale infrastructure-driven projects have been the key growth drivers for cloud...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:17 pm

How MENA’s biggest brands are celebrating Ramadan on Twitter

Ramadan in MENA is a special time of year for nationals and expatriates alike. It is a time of increased socialising and hospitality, with residents tending to spend more time than usual with friends and family. With this in mind, it is no surprise that social media engagement also increases during ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 5:47 am

Experts say Makkah projects will spur an economic boom

 Government spending on development projects in Makkah such as the expansion of the Grand Mosque Project, which includes the first ring road, tunnels and buildings, will lead to an economic boom in the city, say experts. State spending on government projects, as well as expenditures on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:47 am

Saudi supercomputer on top 10 most powerful list

A Kingdom-based supercomputer has entered the top 10 list of the most powerful computers on the planet. The Shaheen II is based at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal.  The Cray XC40 computer is the 7th most powerful machine in the world, said the Top 500...

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Government | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:37 am

Faithful seek blessings and forgiveness

Over three million faithful sought Almighty Allah’s blessings, expiation of their sins and forgiveness of their Creator and Cherisher as they thronged the Two Holy Mosques on the 27th night of Ramadan, Tuesday. Widely believed to be the Night of Power — although prayers and...

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