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 ‘Noon’ now LIVE in Saudi Arabia marking 
a new era for e-commerce in the Kingdom
Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 3:16 pm
Noon, the region’s most exciting and beloved online shopping experience, goes live today at mid-day in Saudi Arabia. An exciting day for the region, Noon opens the door to a new era for e-commerce in the Kingdom.   Noon launches with a broad range of exciting products and offers...
Shaker Group Successfully Participates in Saso 6th National Quality Conference
Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 2:40 pm
Shaker Group has recently participated in the SASO 6th National Quality Conference, organized by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization “SASO”. The Co0nfrence was held at Sheraton Dammam, from 28 to 30 November 2017. This Conference, made under the patronage of His...
The 6th Edition of ArabNet Riyadh Takes Off
Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 1:10 pm
Over 1800 regional/international digital professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at ArabNet Riyadh to discuss the future of digital business in the region. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), hosted by King Abdulaziz City for...
US chain AMC signs deal to build and operate movie theaters in Saudi Arabia
Government | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 12:46 pm
Giant US cinema chain AMC Entertainment has signed a deal to build and operate movie theaters in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom lifted a decades-old ban. The deal, announced by AMC in a statement and confirmed by Saudi state media on Tuesday, will see the company form a joint venture with...
Jumeira Rotana unfolded the Season of Festivities with Children from the Rashid Center for Disabled
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 9:00 am
It’s that time of the year again. Jumeira Rotana opened the season of festivities with its traditional Christmas tree lighting. This time, the event was dedicated to the children from the Rashid Center for Disabled. Thirty families from the centre were invited to take part in the event to...
Prince Khaled to inaugurate Jeddah book fair Wednesday
Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 5:52 am
Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will open the third edition of the Jeddah International Book Fair on Wednesday. More than 500 publishing houses from 42 countries will be participating in the fair. The opening ceremony will be attended by Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed, Minister of...
King Salman Patronizes the King Khalid Prize 2017
Government | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 5:32 am
Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz patronized in Riyadh on Monday the King Khalid Prize 2017 honoring ceremony, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He was received At the venue by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin Khalid...
Effat University shows the way: Girls compete in sports tournament
Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 3:40 am
Female students from five schools and two universities in Jeddah created history by taking part in a two-week sports tournament organized by Effat University as part of its commitment to women empowerment. The winners of this first of its kind girls sports competition were announced on...
In landmark move, Saudi Arabia to issue cinema licenses in early 2018
Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 1:43 am
Cinemas in Saudi Arabia will get their licenses in 2018.   “As the industry regulator, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media has started the process for licensing cinemas in the Kingdom,” Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad said in a...
Makkah region’s water infrastructure to be expanded at a cost of SR9 billion
Environment & Energy | Monday 11 December, 2017 9:00 am
The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) signed several contracts aimed at increasing water supply to some governorates in the Makkah region as well as ensuring supply to areas without water at a cost of more than SR9 billion ($2.4 billion). The projects include the construction of the...
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