Business & Money | Friday 27 February, 2015 1:13 pm

All Makkah projects ‘must display Islamic identity’

Makkah Gov. and Chairman of the Central Haj Committee Prince Khaled Al-Faisal stressed the need to ensure all projects in Makkah are designed to display an Arab and Islamic identity.During a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday with members of the Higher Supervisory Committee of the Custodian of the Two...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 February, 2015 3:02 am

KSA land of opportunities, says Indian business tycoon Shetty

The UAE-based Indian business tycoon B. R. Shetty plans to open 150 branches of UAE Exchange across Saudi Arabia as part of his efforts to expand his operations in the Kingdom.Speaking to Arab News, Shetty said his group has taken over the majority shares in the London-based foreign exchange giant...

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Government | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:59 am

Shoura raps ministry for ‘poor university oversight’

Shoura Council members have lambasted the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Higher Education) for not doing enough research, vacant teaching positions, and inability to help students find jobs. Fahad bin Juma’ said universities do not have research capacity, while Firdous Al-Saleh said...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:55 am

Bahrain banking on infrastructure, private sector to ride out cheap oil

Bahrain’s economy is holding up in the face of low oil prices as policymakers bank on infrastructure spending and the private sector to offset shrinking energy sector revenues, officials and businessmen said this week.Bahrain is among the financially weakest of the Gulf oil exporters, lacking the ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:53 am

Mystery Apple event planned for March 9, likely on Watch

Apple has sent invitations for a mystery event due to take place March 9, amid speculation about an imminent launch of its much anticipated Apple Watch.The invitation simply said “Spring Forward,” referring to the fact that clocks will spring forward one hour in the US the day before for...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 February, 2015 12:36 am

Samsung Participates at Saudi International Weddings Fair 2015 by Showcasing its Home Appliances

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., participated at The 16th Saudi International Weddings Fair 2015 which kicked off February 23rd at the Hilton Jeddah Hotel under the auspices of her Royal Highness Princess Mudhi bint Nasser bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Samsung showcased its innovative solutions for the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 February, 2015 4:22 pm

P&G Brands Win Four Categories at the Product of the Year Gulf 2015 Awards

Procter & Gamble (P&G) came first in four coveted product innovation awards at the recently held Product of the Year Gulf 2015 awards. The Product of the Year awards, which are selected by an independent consumer survey of consumers in the Gulf, guide consumers to the best products in their market...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 February, 2015 3:15 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY IMPRESSES THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING EVENT IN DUBAI

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) recently concluded its participation in the Gulfood manufacturing event which was held in Dubai on February 8th-12th and is considered as the biggest and most effective regional event specializing in the food and beverage industry.KAEC’s Industrial Valley booth...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 26 February, 2015 5:43 am

KSA’s advances in education highlighted at Dubai event

The Saudi Ministry of Education has set up one of the biggest pavilions at a premier education exhibition in Dubai, to highlight its achievements and use of the world’s latest technology in the classroom.The eighth Global Education Forum and Global Educational Supplies and Solutions exhibition...

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Healthcare | Thursday 26 February, 2015 5:39 am

Prince Faisal launches endowment project

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched the Taibah Charitable Doctors Association’s (Hayat) new logo, mobile clinics and endowment project during a ceremony here Tuesday.The governor also witnessed the signing of agreements between the association and its sponsors and donated SR1 million...

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