Healthcare | Friday 23 August, 2019 3:40 am

Ban on import of cigarettes without tax stamps comes into force

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) announced on Thursday that it would start imposing a ban on import of cigarette packs that do not bear valid and activated tax stamps to the Kingdom effective from Friday, Aug. 23. The decision will be enforced in cooperation with the General Customs...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 23 August, 2019 3:36 am

Mohamed Yousef Naghi Motors triumphs with the BMW 8 Series Coupe as ‘Best Coupe/Sports Car’

The organizing committee of PR Arabia National Auto Award 2018/2019 has named the new BMW 8 Series Coupe the ‘Best Coupe/Sports Car’ at its awards ceremony, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The BMW 8 Series Coupe was put through the paces against others, but its impeccable design,...

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Sports | Friday 23 August, 2019 1:31 am

MG Motor announces its Official Partnership with Al Ahli Football Club

MG Motor has signed a three-year deal to become Official Partner of one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful football clubs, Al Ahli, as part of the brand’s strategic initiative to engage with football fans and become a household name in Saudi and across the Middle East.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 August, 2019 5:43 pm

SCTH Announces Winners for Best Tourist Accommodation in Taif Season

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) announced the winners of awards for the best tourist accommodation in Taif Season, which runs through August. His Excellency Mr. Saad Bin Moqbel Al-Maimouni, the Governor of Taif, presented the awards to the winners today at the...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 22 August, 2019 12:28 pm

Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. (HHA) wins Award “Best Agent Experience”

Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. (HHA), Mazda sole dealer’s in Saudi Arabia, reiterated that customer satisfaction is always its top priority and that the real investment and its excellent services are unmatched. The company maintained its leading position in the automotive companies...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 August, 2019 7:09 am

Flynas Takes Part in Photo Exhibition of Landmarks from Hajj

At Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, "Flynas", a Saudi Arabian private carrier, has sponsored a photo exhibition titled "Landmarks from Hajj" which is co-organized by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Makkah Regional Development Authority. "Flynas" presented ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 6:03 am

Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's int'l book fair opened

Charge d'Affaires of the Saudi embassy in Beijing Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Muwallad today opened Riyadh-based Imam Mohammed bin Saud university pavilion at China's international book fair. In remarks on the occasion, Al-Muwallad lauded the contents of the university's pavilion. For her...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 August, 2019 5:31 am

Saudi technical students to showcase skills at global contest

Saudi students and experts will be showcasing their innovative skills in aircraft maintenance and welding during the “WorldSkills” competition to be held in Kazan, Russia on Thursday.  The competition will run for six days and will see the participation of representatives from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 August, 2019 3:21 am

Sea taxi service in pipeline for Jeddah

 A contract to carry out feasibility studies about implementing sea taxi service in Jeddah will be signed in the near future. This was announced by Dr. Osama Abdu, chairman of Jeddah Metro Company. Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Gazette, he said that sea taxi is among the three major projects in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 August, 2019 3:09 am

Saudi Arabia’S Leading Online Grocery Platform Nana (نعناع) Raises Usd 6.6Mm In Series A Financing Co-Led By Mevp

Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Impact46 have co-led an investment in KSA-based Nana Direct, an online grocery platform serving 13 cities across the Kingdom. Other investors include Watar Partners, Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Company, Wamda Capital and the Alzamil family. Nana has built...

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