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Fiera di Vicenza and its strategic partner L’Azurde organize roadshows in Saudi Arabia
Business & Money | Saturday 28 February, 2015 1:47 am
he world looks to the Saudi gold market as it is the fourth-largest market in the world in terms of gold consumption, and the first in the Arab region. It accounts for a third of the demand in the Middle East, and the main engine behind the rest of the GCC markets. In Qatar alone, Saudi Arabia's...
All Makkah projects ‘must display Islamic identity’
Business & Money | Friday 27 February, 2015 1:13 pm
Makkah Gov. and Chairman of the Central Haj Committee Prince Khaled Al-Faisal stressed the need to ensure all projects in Makkah are designed to display an Arab and Islamic identity.During a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday with members of the Higher Supervisory Committee of the Custodian of the Two...
Shoura raps ministry for ‘poor university oversight’
Government | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:59 am
Shoura Council members have lambasted the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Higher Education) for not doing enough research, vacant teaching positions, and inability to help students find jobs. Fahad bin Juma’ said universities do not have research capacity, while Firdous Al-Saleh said...
Mystery Apple event planned for March 9, likely on Watch
Technology & IT | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:53 am
Apple has sent invitations for a mystery event due to take place March 9, amid speculation about an imminent launch of its much anticipated Apple Watch.The invitation simply said “Spring Forward,” referring to the fact that clocks will spring forward one hour in the US the day before for...
KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY IMPRESSES THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING EVENT IN DUBAI
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 February, 2015 3:15 pm
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) recently concluded its participation in the Gulfood manufacturing event which was held in Dubai on February 8th-12th and is considered as the biggest and most effective regional event specializing in the food and beverage industry.KAEC’s Industrial Valley booth...
KSA’s advances in education highlighted at Dubai event
Culture & Education | Thursday 26 February, 2015 5:43 am
The Saudi Ministry of Education has set up one of the biggest pavilions at a premier education exhibition in Dubai, to highlight its achievements and use of the world’s latest technology in the classroom.The eighth Global Education Forum and Global Educational Supplies and Solutions exhibition...
Prince Faisal launches endowment project
Healthcare | Thursday 26 February, 2015 5:39 am
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched the Taibah Charitable Doctors Association’s (Hayat) new logo, mobile clinics and endowment project during a ceremony here Tuesday.The governor also witnessed the signing of agreements between the association and its sponsors and donated SR1 million...
Boehringer Ingelheim launches “MENA Stroke initiative” in hospitals
Healthcare | Thursday 26 February, 2015 4:31 am
Stroke is the no.1 cause of disability among adults and 3rd cause of death1leading to huge impacts on patients, families and communities. In the Middle East and North Africa, stroke is increasingly becoming a major health issue, with projections that deaths from it will nearly double by 2030....
Al Ghassan Motors inaugurates a new advanced Service Facility for Bentley, Lamborghini & Mclaren cars
Cars & Autos | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 1:20 pm
Al Ghassan Motors, the official dealer for Bentley, Lamborghini & Mclaren cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inaugurates a new advanced Automotive Service Center in Jeddah.Built in 320 days, and covering a total area of 3,500 m², the recently opened service center is equipped with the latest and ...
“RAINBOW Milk” Jeddah enters the Platinum Category of Saudization
Business & Money | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 1:54 am
“Rainbow Milk” has a long history in GCC region especially in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and shares a close relationship with many generations in the kingdom.Today “Rainbow Milk” is proud of its journey and has become a part of consumers’ lives for generations. But not many people know where ...
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