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Next-generation Hyundais will bring ‘driverless’ technology to Saudi roads, says senior global executive
Cars & Autos | Tuesday 27 December, 2016 2:22 am
A wave of advanced automotive technology will soon make itself felt on Saudi Arabia’s roads, according to one of the Hyundai Motor Company’s most senior executives, with new models using technology developed as part of the company’s research into autonomous vehicles. Speaking...
Huawei Promotes Quality and Safety in the Kingdom
Technology & IT | Monday 26 December, 2016 11:09 am
In line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal to embrace responsible businesses, adapt a comprehensive list of standards and guidance, regulating an array of environmental and safety challenges, Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia recently held an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) workshop for its...
Crown prince praises SABIC efforts to help drug addicts
Healthcare | Monday 26 December, 2016 10:28 am
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has expressed thanks and appreciation to the Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), represented by Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayyan, for its initiative and donation to build a hospital for treatment of drug addicts at a...
Budget boosts Saudi stocks
Government | Monday 26 December, 2016 10:25 am
Saudi Arabia’s stock market rose sharply on Sunday in response to the release of the 2017 state budget, which includes an increase in government spending, while other major Gulf bourses were sluggish and Egypt retreated on profit-taking. The Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) added 1.5 percent...
‘Roads of Arabia’ receives Chinese plaudits
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 December, 2016 10:00 am
Chinese media and popular circles have highlighted the “Roads of Arabia” exhibition, which was recently inaugurated by Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, and Chinese Minister of Culture Luo Shugang. A Chinese newspaper published...
Albaik Sponsors The Second Jeddah International Book Fair
Culture & Education | Sunday 25 December, 2016 3:16 pm
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and under the direct supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Majid bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah, ALBAIK Food Systems Co. Ltd. has joined the Second...
Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies claims Saudi Arabia’s 57th GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement
Cars & Autos | Sunday 25 December, 2016 3:03 pm
In line with its ongoing social contribution, Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies brought to the global campaign for breast cancer awareness and for Saudi Arabia a new achievement with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title. This new feat achieved by Al Jazirah Ford Racing Team and led by the professional drivers ...
Haramain train to be fully operational by end 2017
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 December, 2016 10:55 am
The Haramain high speed train will start operating gradually in six months, with the first trip departing from Makkah to Madinah via Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic city in Rabigh, a 450-km-long trip. The Haramain train will be full operational at the end of 2017. Of the whole project, only 10...
Makkah governor exhorts officials to serve citizens
Government | Sunday 25 December, 2016 4:22 am
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that the main goal of the province and its governorates is to serve citizens and residents, and to solve problems they face, as well as to follow up on development projects that contribute to the uplift of the region. Prince Khaled was speaking while...
Mobily Award Its First Grand Prize In “Mobily Mega Campaign”
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 December, 2016 12:15 am
Mobily did the mid-phase of winners draw process in its continuous campaign “Mobily Mega Campaign”, and handed the grand prize in a ceremony held last Sunday for the winner Mr. Abdullah Saleh Alfuraigi, who won the grand prize, a Mercedes 2016 S Class.    A delegation...
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