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Yamani lauds Cabinet approval for establishment of National Atomic Energy Project
Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm
 Dr. Hashem bin Abdullah Yamani, president of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), has praised the decision by the Council of Ministers at its last meeting to approve the establishment of the National Atomic Energy Project in the Kingdom. The approval was based...
Violators in gold, jewelry shops face two years jail, SR400,000 fine
Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm
 The Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) announced that it has detected 128 violations among gold and jewelry shops, and some of the violators will face a two-year jail term and a fine of SR400,000 ($106,658). Last week, the ministry carried out 2,670 inspections on gold and jewelry...
Haramain Express Train trial successful
Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm
 On behalf of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah, participated on Tuesday in a pilot trip of the Haramain Express Train. Also present were Transport Minister Sulaiman Al-Hamdan; Spanish State Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport and...
Organisations need to create an inclusive environment to enhance contribution of people with determination in the economy.
Business & Money | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 10:56 am
AccessAbilities Expo to host ‘Inclusion in the Workplace’ conference Employment rates for people with disabilities abysmally low worldwide Experts to discuss challenges in creating inclusive work environment July 26, 2017, Dubai (UAE): In line with the vision of His Highness...
SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD INVITES GCC FAMILIES FOR AN ADRENALINE-CHARGED HOLIDAY ADVENTURE IN SLOVENIA
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 9:33 am
  Keeping true to its promise as a green, active and healthy holiday destination, Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) introduces a new and exciting holiday idea perfect for GCC and Middle Eastern families looking for an adrenaline-packed holiday destination this summer and beyond. Family bonds ...
Ultra HD Gains Momentum in the US with 30 Pay TV Providers Testing 4K Delivery on SES's Platform
Business & Money | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 5:39 am
With an additional nine TV operators joining SES’s Ultra HD trials, a total of 30 US Pay TV providers, with a combined audience of more than 10 million subscribers, are now testing SES’s 4K content delivery platform across their distribution networks. The latest wave of Pay TV system ...
Etihad Airways Introduces Next-generation Boeing 787 Between Abu Dhabi and Beirut
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 5:02 am
Etihad Airways today introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Beirut, Lebanon. The new 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A321 aircraft previously operating the airline’s EY535/EY538 flights to and...
HUAWEI Ranked 83 in the Top 100 of the Latest Fortune 500 List
Business & Money | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 4:01 am
In this year’s Fortune 500 that came out recently, HUAWEI climbed up the list to the 83rd place from the 129th of last year with revenue of $78.51 billion, making the top global 100 for the first time. The Fortune 500 list has always been the most prestigious and acknowledged list that...
Saudi monarch decorates Royal Guard chief with new rank
Government | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:27 pm
 King Salman promoted Suhail bin Saqr Al-Mutairi to the rank of general at Al-Salam Palace following a royal order that appointed him chief of the Royal Guard. King Salman congratulated Al-Mutairi, wishing him luck in his duties. Al-Mutairi thanked the monarch for his trust, asking God to...
Saudi Labor Ministry plans to localize small groceries
Government | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:04 pm
 The Ministry of Labor and Social Development plans to limit work in small groceries to Saudi nationals, local press reported well-informed sources at the ministry as saying. The step is expected to provide 20,000 jobs in the first year of implementation, the sources said. Plans are underway...
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