Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:02 pm

King Salman’s expertise ‘vital for economic growth’

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is the right person to grow the economy because of his immense achievements as former governor of Riyadh and being a close confidant of previous rulers, said several business leaders and experts recently.Fahad Al-Hamadi, president of the Arab...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:59 am

Buying cars online a dodgy business

The Interior Ministry has warned consumers that they should be wary of buying cars online because of the potential for fraud, particularly if bank accounts are registered overseas.The ministry had received a notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that criminals are using certain websites ...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:50 am

King Salman Ibn Abdulaziz Issues A Number of Royal Decrees

A huge Cabinet revamp has taken place following a royal decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.Prince Turki bin Abdullah has been relieved as governor of Riyadh, and so with Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah as Makkah governor. Prince Faisal bin Bandar was replaced as Qassim...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 2:09 pm

Saudi Total participates successfully and effectively in Saudi Transtec 2014

Saudi Total Petroleum Products Company successfully participated in the in the Saudi Arabian Transport & Logistics Exhibition & Conference (Saudi Transtec 2014), which was held recently in the Eastern Province, with the attendance of more than 5,000 of concerned visitors. "Saudi Transtec 2014" is...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 7:54 am

Tadawul: Petchems, banks surge again on strong volume

Saudi Arabia’s stock market gained strongly for a second straight day as oil prices rebounded from the day’s lows, reinforcing a growing perception among investors that they have found a floor.Brent crude fell early on Tuesday after an industry report said US crude stocks rose by the most in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 7:51 am

Riyadh one of world's 50 safest cities

Riyadh ranked 46th in the list of the world’s 50 safest cities for 2015, with Tokyo topping the list and Jakarta trailing at the end, according to the annual report drafted by The Economist magazine. In its evaluation of the 50 safest cities, The Economist used four indicators including the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:02 am

SIDRA CAPITAL SPONSORS MADINAH JOB FORUM

Sidra Capital, the CMA licensed financial services provider, has announced its sponsorship of the Madinah Job Market and Employment Forum, which is being organized by the Ministry of Labour and will be held from 4-5th February 2015 under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Salman...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 4:28 pm

Mobily and SAP Company Sign an Agreement

Etihad Etisalat "Mobily", PSU, and SAP global company, signed the strategic partnership agreement to launch the second batch of the (Mobily SAP) training program for employment, which is one of the approved programs of King Salman bin Abdulaziz for Education for Employment.The agreement was signed...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 4:01 pm

L’Azurde for gold and jewelery received (OHSAS 18001) certification

L’Azurde, the leading gold and diamond company, has been certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001:2007). The certification reflects L’azurde’s achievement of international standards in the evaluation and review of occupational health...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 3:18 pm

5th Year Anniversary for The Big 5 Saudi International Building and Construction Show

Under the patronage of Prince Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, The Big 5 Saudi – International Building and Construction Show returns to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the 5th time this year. Taking place from Monday 9th March until Thursday 12th March...

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