Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 February, 2018 7:30 am

KSA plans to double natural gas production in next 10 years

Saudi Arabia is planning to double its natural gas production to 23 billion cubic feet per day in the next 10 years, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday. “When it comes to natural gas, over the next decade we are going to be roughly...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 15 February, 2018 7:15 am

SAP CEO: Artificial Intelligence to hasten Saudi Vision 2030

During a visit to Riyadh, SAP CEO Bill McDermott, welcomed the Kingdom’s bold use of artificial intelligence to help bring Saudi Vision 2030 national development goals to life, and to serve as the foundation for smart city NEOM, located in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 15 February, 2018 5:52 am

Keeping traditional cultures alive, Saudi Arabia's Janadriyah festival attracts thousands

Visitors from Saudi Arabia and around the world are participating in the 32nd Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival, annually organized to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s lifestyle and the symbols of its identity. The heritage oasis from various regions of the Kingdom and presentations...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 11:30 am

InoChem Signs a SAR 900 Million Loan Agreement with Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)

Khair Inorganic Chemical Industries Company (“InoChem”) has signed a SAR 900 million loan agreement with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to establish an industrial complex in Ras Al Khair Industrial City in the Eastern region to produce the inorganic products soda ash and...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 7:07 am

‘International Oil Diplomacy Person of the Year 2017’ to be conferred on Khalid Al Falih

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry & Mineral Resources, Khalid Al Falih, will be presented with the ‘International Oil Diplomacy Person of the Year 2017’ Award at the Energy Institute’s International Petroleum (IP) Week on Feb. 22 in London. The selection of...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 2:00 am

Saudi Telecom Academy promises a new generation of digital leaders

A new Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) Academy opened by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday will turn out hundreds of specialists in digital industries and e-services. Prince Faisal inaugurated the STC Academy for digital learning and training, one of the company’s initiatives as part ...

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Government | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 1:43 am

Cabinet approves authority for care of people with disabilities

The Council of Ministers chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday gave approval for establishing an Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities. Approval was given after the Cabinet reviewed the recommendations made by the Council of Economic and Development...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 12:41 am

Eastern Province emir launches development project in Awamiya

Prince Saud Bin Naif, emir of the Eastern Province, on Tuesday laid the foundation stone to develop the central area of Awamiya governorate in Qatif. Speaking on the occasion, Prince Saud said that the massive project reflects the keenness of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to see...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 11:50 am

CELEBRATE THE CHINESE ‘YEAR OF THE DOG’ AT ‘BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

Starting the Chinese New Year with happiness, prosperity and longevity wishes, Al Forsan restaurant invites UAE residents and visitors to join a special Chinese New Year celebration on Friday 16 February, combining delicious dishes with authentic lion performance in the luxurious desert oasis of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 7:30 am

Saudi startups have wider funding options amid huge fund volumes

Saudi startups would have a wide range of financing options as funding volumes in GCC have increased steadily, with a lot of fresh money flowing into seed and early-stage companies. In an interview, Nawaf Al Sahhaf, CEO of Badir, said financing options for these startups include without...

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