Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 January, 2017 11:07 am

Training corporation expands tourism programs

The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) has announced the expansion of its specialized training programs to attract more Saudi youth interested to work in the tourism sector. The TVTC move aims to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development under the Kingdom’s...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 January, 2017 11:06 am

Prince Saud: Media should be accurate, moral and humane

Prince Saud bin Naif, the Eastern Province governor, has stressed the need for media to be precise and objective and provide the audience only with verified facts. He pointed out that some photos should not be published, such as images of accidents or homicides, as these could have a negative...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 8 January, 2017 10:51 am

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Announces Breakthrough Technologies and Partnerships

In his 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) keynote, Nissan Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn announced several technologies and partnerships that will advance mobility toward a zero-emission, zero-fatality future.   “At Nissan, we do not do technology...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 January, 2017 9:58 am

Panasonic unveils LUMIX GH5 featuring World’s First 4K 60p/50p

Panasonic is proud to introduce the new LUMIX GH5 - the latest flagship model of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The new GH5 again evolves to achieve 4K 60p / 50p ultra high-definition, smooth, video recording for the first time as a ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 January, 2017 5:42 pm

Boeing's 2016 orders lowest since 2010, deliveries hit target

Boeing Co (BA.N) fell 80 planes short of its goal for new orders in 2016, but likely clinched the title of world's biggest planemaker for another year. Boeing on Friday said it delivered 748 jetliners last year and booked net orders for 668 aircraft worth about $94 billion at list prices....

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 January, 2017 5:36 pm

Naif Arab University wins praise for security sciences work

The International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) has praised the efforts conducted by the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in the field of international peace, security and countering crises and disasters. The secretary-general of the ICDO, Vladimir Kuvshinov, said that the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 January, 2017 5:35 pm

King Salman Center adopts strategic objectives to help the disabled

The King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) has adopted strategic objectives for the next five years, aimed at improving services to the disabled. The objectives are being carried out under the leadership of Prince Sultan bin Salman, KSCDR co-founder and chairman of the board of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 January, 2017 5:32 pm

Riyadh move to increase Haj numbers welcomed

Saudi Arabia’s move to increase Haj quotas this year has been welcomed, after the number of pilgrims hit a 10-year low in 2016. King Salman on Thursday approved a proposal to increase the number of pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom during this year’s season, which starts in...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 7 January, 2017 1:23 pm

Mobily Continues Its Double The Benefits Offer For 3 Months On Wajid Postpaid Packages

Mobily continues its double the benefits offer on Wajid postpaid packages; whereas the customer will get double the monthly benefits for 3 months free from the date of subscription, and that for all new and transferred customers. Through this offer, Wajid packages will...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 7 January, 2017 12:47 pm

Oil prices post gains on OPEC hopes, but doubts linger

Oil prices edged higher on Friday as output cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members met with lingering concern that other producers could try to shirk their share of planned decreases aimed at curbing global oversupply. Brent crude futures, the benchmark for...

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