Government | Monday 19 January, 2015 2:19 am

Fingerprints a must for ID renewals from Wednesday

Fingerprinting will be a must for all male and female expatriates for renewal and issuance of iqama from Rabi Al-Thani 1 (Jan. 21).Sources at the Passport Department said that the fingerprint of male and female expatriates will be necessary for the renewal of residence permits (iqama); the...

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Culture & Education | Monday 19 January, 2015 2:15 am

Ministry to regulate new media

Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Al-Khudairi said new regulations for social media sites are being studied in a bid to promote the new media. He called on all Saudi newspapers to provide their proposals and opinions in this regard.These proposals will help the ministry to create an...

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Government | Monday 19 January, 2015 2:13 am

Shoura OKs panel on domestic violence

The Shoura Council on Tuesday voted a proposal to establish a special executive committee to deal with domestic violence. This topic is a priority on the council’s agenda, sources told Arab News.The Ministry of Social Affairs recently submitted a proposal to establish a special executive...

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Technology & IT | Monday 19 January, 2015 12:47 am

ASUS Launches Classy 7 inch HD Memo Pad 7 Tablet

ASUS, Saudi based company, has lately announced the launch of brand new MeMO Pad 7 (ME572C/CL), a 7-inch Android 4.4 (KitKat) tablet featuring a Full HD IPS display,64-bit quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor (up to 1.83GHz), and optional 4G LTE connectivity in a thin, lightweight and stylish...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 18 January, 2015 1:31 pm

Samsung to Unveil New and Expanded Audio Products at CES 2015

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced a range of new audio products launched at 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including the WAM7500/6500 and an expanded lineup of Curved Soundbars.WAM7500/6500 is a new concept for Samsung providing a rich-bodied sound experience no matter where...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:50 pm

Nexans Wins ‘Best Physical Infrastructure Vendor’ At Reseller Middle East Hot 50 Awards

Nexans, the worldwide leader in cables and cabling systems, announced that it has won the ‘Best physical infrastructure vendor’ award at the prestigious Reseller Middle East Hot 50 Awards held in Dubai. In its third year, the Reseller Middle East Hot 50 awards recognises and honours fifty...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:38 pm

Banker Middle East: AlJazira Capital… Best Brokerage Company in the kingdom

AlJazira Capital was awarded the 2014 «best brokerage company in the Kingdom» by «Banker Middle East» magazine, for maintaining the leading position among brokerage companies in Saudi Arabia and providing its customers with the latest technology solutions. These achievements come as a result of ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:28 pm

Panasonic launches 360 degrees network camera with new 4K Ultra engine

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF), a leader in video surveillance cameras and solutions, announced the regional launch of their first 9 megapixel 360-degree network cameras for indoor and outdoor use. The WV-SFN480 and WV-SFV481 360-degree cameras provide a 360°/180° field of...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:25 pm

WFES, IWS and EcoWaste begin 4-day run tomorrow, showcasing industry-leading technological innovations

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), International Water Summit (IWS) and EcoWaste all open their four-day exhibitions and conferences tomorrow (19 January), showcasing the latest in technological innovations to provide commercial solutions to the interconnected challenges of clean energy...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 18 January, 2015 12:19 pm

‘Move to the Cloud for a Brighter Financial Outlook’, Regional Expert Advises CFOs in Saudi

The top priority for any CFO has to be the financial security and viability of the business. They must work to ensure an organisation has the tools to make or save money, while at the same time invest wisely into new solutions. Moving to the cloud is a case in point, as it can offer significant...

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