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Al-Falih meets with Chinese officials
Environment & Energy | Saturday 2 July, 2016 8:01 am
Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, held a number of important meetings with senior Chinese officials. The talks focused on enhancing economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China. Al-Falih has met with Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli, who is...
3 million worshippers pray Taraweeh in two holy mosques
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 July, 2016 7:54 am
 Nearly 3 million worshippers, including foreign Umrah pilgrims and local visitors, performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Friday night in a tranquil atmosphere, thanks to the extensive services provided by the government of...
Aon assists Freddie Mac to reach $5bn risk transfer milestone for U.S. mortgage credit business
Technology & IT | Saturday 2 July, 2016 7:46 am
Aon Risk Solutions and Aon Benfield, the global risk management businesses of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), have assisted U.S. mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac to reach an important issuance milestone in credit risk transfer.   The USD5bn milestone comes with the inception of three ...
Batuta launched its
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 July, 2016 7:40 am
In celebration of the Holy month of Ramadan, batuta.com the only website that specializes in hotel bookings and tourism services for an Arabic-speaking audience, launched its “everyday one free stay” giveaway campaign.   The campaign constitutes of a draw that will take...
Haj safety: Hi-tech bracelets for all pilgrims introduced
Business & Money | Friday 1 July, 2016 7:58 am
THE Kingdom will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Makkah starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a safety drive a year after the annual Islamic rite suffered its deadliest disaster in a generation. Scores of people died in a crush when...
Facilitate investments in all energy sources: Al-Falih
Environment & Energy | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:59 am
Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, called upon the international community to work together in order to maintain a sufficient and reliable supply of energy while reducing emissions causing greenhouse gases to the lowest possible level, while pointing out challenges ...
First Makkah pact signed under Saudi Vision 2030
Business & Money | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:55 am
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the king, has signed the region’s first agreement under Vision 2030, to supply water to Taif’s new international airport. The National Water Company (NWC) and the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) inked the pact at the...
1,863 villages to have mobile network links
Technology & IT | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:49 am
 Seven hundred and thirty villages in the Madinah region will be linked with the country’s national mobile network this year, bringing the total number of hamlets connected to 1,863. The decision was taken during a meeting between Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman and Minister of...
Etihad Cargo Launches Luxury Car Service For Summer 2016
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 July, 2016 4:27 am
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the Summer period.   Drivers can enjoy up to 20% off air cargo rates and their seat, when they book in First or Business Class. The...
Celebrate Eid with HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 July, 2016 2:00 am
  Eid is a time for family travel and celebration. Wondering where can you go for a long weekend this Eid and enjoy great food, heart-warming Arabian hospitality and world-class facilities? To make it extra special HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings has created a superb Eid...
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