Business & Money | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:18 pm

The 5th Rawabi Talent Exhibit for the First Time in Tabuk

In partnership with the Human Resources Development Fund, Rawabi Holding Group launched the 2nd round of the 5th Rawabi Talent Exhibit hosted at the Prince Sultan Cultural Centre, in the presence of the Vice Chairman Ali bin Abdulaziz Turki and a number of government officials and private sector...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:10 pm

3M Saudi Arabia Presents Innovative DATA Center Solutions

The Communication Market Division at 3M Saudi Arabia, a recognized leader in research and development, has participated at the latest “DatacenterDynamics Converged Riyadh” to showcase its latest innovations in DATA Center Solutions.DatacenterDynamics Converged is the world’s largest peer-led...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:35 am

Asir heritage show from Feb. 18

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and Dar Al-Hekma College are launching an architectural and heritage project in Abha on Feb. 18 to highlight the rich history of the region.The event is entitled “Asir: Robe of Urbanization” and will be held in Akkas village over four...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:32 am

Green joy for special-needs people

Jeddah Municipality announced on Monday that it plans to open up a garden for people with special needs.Mohamed Qattan, director general of gardens and landscaping at the municipality, said this would be the first project of its kind in the city.The park will have 40 tables, 10 benches and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:29 am

No black market inGrand Mosque relics

The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs has rejected reports that rare antiquities found during the expansion of the Grand Mosque has been selling for thousands of riyals on the black market.This comes in the wake of revelations in the local media that items have been sold to collectors for...

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Government | Monday 9 February, 2015 10:27 am

Government Summit kicks off today

60 high-profile speakers to address the annual summit, 2,000 officials to participate Top governments officials from across the country will gather at Madinat Jumeirah for the third Government Summit, starting from today (Monday).More than 60 high-profile speakers, including world leaders,...

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Healthcare | Monday 9 February, 2015 7:54 am

Experts predict dramatic reduction in medicine prices

A senior official at the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) has lauded the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for it recent decision to unify medicine prices in all of the member countries.This new medical regulation comes after the council approved the free movement of medicine and pharmaceutical drugs...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 February, 2015 7:51 am

GASCO: Crisis will be over in 2 days

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has called for a radical solution to prevent gas shortages.His comment came during a meeting with National Gas and Industrialization Company (GASCO) chief Suleiman Al-Jishi on Sunday. Jishi stressed the problem will end in the next two days.According to the...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 February, 2015 7:41 am

Labor move gives firms Saudization relief

The Labor Ministry has softened its Saudization drive in favor of businesses by canceling a previous decision that demanded 13 weeks for confirmation of a Saudi’s appointment as a full employee under Nitaqat.Under the new decision, a Saudi would be calculated in the Nitaqat system soon after his...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 February, 2015 1:07 pm

Saudi Kayan gets more gas for making ethylene

Saudi Arabia's Oil Ministry has allocated more natural gas to Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co for it to expand ethylene production at its petrochemical complex in Jubail, the company said on Sunday.The ministry has allocated the affiliate of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation ( SABIC ) an extra 10...

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