Technology & IT | Thursday 16 August, 2018 6:00 am

Robot communicates in Saudi dialect

A Saudi researcher has developed a robot that understands local dialect, becoming the first in the world to communicate in Arabic. Dr. Faisal Alsarheed, Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Saudi Electronic University, researched the project and developed the robot...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 8:31 am

PepsiCo empowers Saudi women with launch of region’s first MWM chapter

Pepsico, the global food and beverage company, has launched the region’s first Million Women Mentors (MWM) chapter in Riyadh. Million Women Mentors is a global movement designed to support the engagement of millions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) mentors, both male and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 4:38 am

Future in Focus as Innovative End-to-end Solutions Come to the Fore at 5th Gulfood Manufacturing

The fifth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing will showcase a raft of innovative cutting-edge solutions shaping global production when the region’s biggest food and beverage processing event returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 6 to 8 November 2018.   Having outperformed...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 4:30 am

SABIC and Nottingham Spirk accelerate innovations

Leveraging its unique ability to expand value for its customers while also contributing to Saudi Vision 2030, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is investing in new applications and methods of collaboration to innovate across the industry value chain. As part of this investment in the ...

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Government | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 3:57 am

More than 192,000 employees to serve pilgrims during Hajj 2018

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday its statistical calendar for this year’s Hajj season, which includes more than 136 major services to be carried as part of the general services offered to pilgrims. The authority said on its official website that a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 11:47 am

Shaker Group continues to increase efficiency via strategic cost optimization initiatives

Shaker Group (the “Company” or the “Group”), the leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of Air Conditioners and Home Appliances in Saudi Arabia, has announced results achieved by the Company’s ongoing efficiency program. As Group sales continue to face pressure ...

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Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 8:13 am

Saudi interior minister reviews Hajj safety procedures

Saudi Arabia’s interior minister patronized a military parade of the Hajj security forces on Monday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, who is also the Chairman of the Higher Hajj Committee, reviewed preparations to serve the pilgrims, who are continuing to arrive in the Kingdom ahead of...

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Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 7:14 am

18 judicial panels, six mobile notaries to serve pilgrims

The Saudi Justice Ministry has announced that it has set up 18 judicial panels and six mobile notaries across Makkah, Mina, and Arafat, as part of its preparation to serve pilgrims in this year’s Hajj season. “The ministry uses all its resources to provide legal services during the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 5:16 am

55 road projects completed in KSA in H1 worth SR4.9bn

The Saudi Transport Ministry announced that the number of road projects completed during the first half of 2018 has reached 55 projects, spanning 1,689 km with a total cost of 4.978 billion riyals. The announcement reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve quality and safety of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 August, 2018 10:35 am

Sedco Holding Ranks 12th in Asia’s Top Best Workplaces

SEDCO Holding ranked 12thin the Best Small and Medium Enterprises category of the Great Place To Work Asia Awards 2018 and among the top 25 best workplaces overall. This recognition follows the recent 4thbest place to work in Saudi Arabia in the 2017 Great Place to...

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