Technology & IT | Sunday 27 December, 2015 11:51 am

Samsung Launches Galaxy A (2016) with Premium Design and Improved Features

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced its latest Galaxy A smartphones that offer premium design, easy mobile payment technology, and enhanced camera features. The Galaxy A (2016) incorporates Samsung’s latest in innovative design and technology, giving consumers the ability to expresses...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 December, 2015 11:37 am

Saudi Arabia’s Thriving Internet Economy Makes BCG’s 2015 e-Intensity Index

Country-specific socio-economic conditions play a catalytic role in spurring a sustainable and robust local Internet economy. Similarly, the Internet serves as a powerful instrument and vehicle for national economic growth and development. An undeniable reciprocal relationship therefore exists...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 27 December, 2015 10:57 am

First semester school exams begin today

Millions of intermediate and secondary school students across the Kingdom will sit on Sunday for their first semester examination of the academic year. The education departments in various regions of the Kingdom have completed preparations for the exam. More than 700,000 students will sit for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 December, 2015 4:01 am

NWC to reroute pipe intersecting with Riyadh Metro project, promises minimal impact

National Water Company is coordinating with local authorities to reroute the CF2 water pipeline in Riyadh as it intersects with ongoing construction work on the Riyadh Metro. The project, which will start on January 5, 2016, is expected to take 10 working days.   NWC said it has studied...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 26 December, 2015 3:21 pm

Mobily Launching Its New “Hala International” Package With 100% Free Bonus Credit Forever!

Mobily has launched its new package (Hala International) with a unique plan which allows the customers to get permanent 100% free bonus credit with every recharge of SAR 10 and above. Mobily clarifies that the free bonus credit can be used for local voice calls, local and international SMS...

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Business & Money | Saturday 26 December, 2015 3:17 pm

SAMA licenses SR900m home finance company

Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has granted a license to its national home finance company, Bidaya and it will launch with SR900 million ($239.94 million) in capital, the firm announced. SAMA’s decision joins efforts to boost home ownership in the Kingdom, where a shortage of affordable ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:33 pm

China Formally Establishes Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was formally established on Friday, and is expected to be operational by early next year, local media reported Friday. "The AIIB is legally established as the Articles of Agreement take effect today,"...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:26 pm

Turkish Airlines announces maiden flight to Dubai from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, and Europe’s best airline for the fifth year in a row*, announced its maiden flight from its second airport in Istanbul, the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, to Dubai commencing 25 December 2015. Turkish Airlines currently flies 14 ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:18 pm

Capital in grip of chilly, wet weather

The cold spell, chilly wind and wet conditions continued in Riyadh Friday, forcing people to stay indoors and the government issuing warnings of slippery roads and flooding in low-lying areas. The temperature fell below 10 degrees Celsius, with a strong wind causing even chillier conditions as...

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Business & Money | Saturday 26 December, 2015 11:09 am

AECOM and Pininfarina Win Istanbul New Airport Design Competition

İGA has chosen an innovative design by AECOM and Pininfarina as the winner of an international design competition for the regional Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and technical building at the Istanbul New Airport. Unusually, the winning entry marries influences from the aviation and automotive...

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