Business & Money | Saturday 11 July, 2015 6:16 am

Nitaqat: MoL analyzing market needs

The Labor Ministry has announced that it is currently studying the needs of the market as part of its review of the delayed Nitaqat 3 proposals that would have raised Saudization requirements for companies in the country. Deputy Labor Minister Ahmad Al-Humaidan was quoted as saying in a local...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 July, 2015 5:20 am

60,000 additional seats for Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has added over 60,000 seats during the holy month of Ramadan on flights from domestic airports Kingdomwide to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah in order to accommodate domestic passengers wishing to perform Umrah.  Khaled Hammad Al-Bluwi,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 July, 2015 5:14 am

Kingdom issues SR15bn bonds

The Kingdom’s sale of bonds worth SR15 billion to local banks this year was welcomed by Riyadh-based economists on Friday as a strategic move that could reshape its financial markets. While a few state agencies or state-controlled firms have issued bonds in the past few years, the...

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Healthcare | Friday 10 July, 2015 4:11 am

3.3m Saudis enjoy coop health cover

A total of 10,229,109 people are covered under the cooperate health insurance system, including 3,338,628 Saudis and the rest non-Saudis, Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has said. In a press statement, the minister said the insurance system aims to provide health care and organize services for all ...

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Government | Friday 10 July, 2015 4:07 am

Former Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal dies

Veteran former Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal died on Thursday at the age of 75, two months after he stepped down following 40 years in the job, family members and a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Nawaf Al-Faisal, a relative, announced the death on Facebook, while a ministry...

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Government | Friday 10 July, 2015 3:12 am

Thousands retreat for prayer and contemplation

Thousands of Muslims have begun a 10-day period of itikaaf, seclusion for prayer and contemplation, in mosques throughout the country including Makkah and Madinah.  Itikaaf takes place in the last 10 days of Ramadan, which began on Wednesday. The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has made ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 9 July, 2015 1:33 pm

Al Ahli Publishing and Distribution launches Ms. Marvel, first ever Muslim superhero

APD launches The New York Times best seller in  English and Arabic across the MENA region Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG), a UAE-based multi-diversified international conglomerate has launched the Ms. Marvel Comic book series in English and Arabic featuring Marvel’s first ever Muslim...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 July, 2015 1:04 pm

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh hosts an Iftar for the children from The Charity Committee for Orphans’ Care (INSAN)

As part of the Ritz-Carlton’s social and environmental responsibility program Community Footprints, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh invited 30 children from the Charity Committee for Orphans’ Care (Insan) to enjoy an evening of fine dining in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. The...

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Government | Thursday 9 July, 2015 6:46 am

King, Qatari Emir hold talks

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman held talks at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Wednesday with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar. The two leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments at the Gulf, Arab and international arenas. ...

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Government | Thursday 9 July, 2015 6:42 am

Haram safety their prime concern

Five security teams and special forces consisting of 32,000 security personnel are coordinating to deal with crowds and congestion in the central zone and Grand Mosque in order to ensure the safety of worshippers and pilgrims. Security authorities are working together to cover all internal and ...

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