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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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:07 am

Publicity of King Saud Foundation and the declaration of its statute

The Riyadh-based King Saud Foundation (KSF) has announced  its humanitarian activities as well as projects for the welfare of Saudi citizens.   In a statement, Prince Mishaal bin Saud, foundation president, said KSF’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 12:14 am

Hospitality has one address; “My Journey” at Makarem Annakheel Village

Keeping pace with change in Iftar habits and ethics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the past few years, Makarem Annakheel Village, Red Sea palm - Jeddah, opens its doors for guests to experience "My Journey", a unique eastern atmosphere in exceptional Ramadan settings for the perfect...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 July, 2015 11:58 am

KidzMondo, the Largest Edutainment Theme Park, is Coming Soon to Riyadh

 Starting today, in what is described as the largest entertainment, education, and learning project in Saudi Arabia, KidzMondo cities group commences the development of a plan to open the first KidzMondo theme park in Riyadh. The theme park in Riyadh will serve as a launch pad for Abdul Rahman ...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 5:26 am

SEDCO Holding Group launches ‘Volunteer Your Skills’ program

 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, SEDCO Holding Group launched ‘Volunteer Your Skills’ program this Ramadan. It essentially relies on the goodwill and spirit of its employees. The group held two distinct initiatives to shape the values of community work and...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 4:28 am

King Salman to sponsor 2nd Women’s Business Forum

Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s aegis, the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) will organize the 2nd National Business Women’s Forum (NBWF-2015) in September. The two-day forum will be held under the theme “The reality of women’s investments in the Kingdom ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 July, 2015 3:11 am

Shop at dawn is the new mantra

After a grueling night of prayers and supplications during the last ten days of Ramadan, one wishes to lie down a bit to be ready for the day's work. But some retailers are hoping to entice their customers out of bed and into stores as early as 5 a.m. The biggest shopping nights of the year...

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