Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 5:37 am

Plans to link Holy Sites and Grand Mosque with tunnels approved

The Makkah Region Development Authority approved plans and studies to build service tunnels linking Arafat and Jamarat in Mina via Muzdalifah, and tunnels linking Jamarat with the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The meeting was chaired by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 4:36 am

MiSK Global Forum gives inspiring vision of the future

Inspiring achievements by both man and machine were the highlight of the second day of the MiSK Global Forum here on Wednesday.  The audience heard how an Egyptian became the first among his compatriots to climb mountains on all six continents; how a retired American animator helped found...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 November, 2016 3:18 am

Jumeirah Group hosts successful Annual Roadshow in Saudi Arabia

 Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company, unveiled its newest hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem at the annual regional roadshow event held in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.   The Saudi Roadshow events welcomed over 400 specialists from the travel trade industry, including tourism,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 2:31 pm

Cisco and MiSK join forces to unlock the potential of Saudi youth

​Cisco and MiSK Foundation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will prepare the leadership of tomorrow with the skills of the future. The MOU sets the framework for both parties to work closely together to empower Saudi youth with the right cultural, technology, media and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 2:06 pm

King Abdullah Economic City Exhibits Land Plots at “BEACH COMMUNITY”

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) announced the launch of villa land plots at the Beach Community (BC) in the prestigious Al-Murooj district. The exhibition will be held at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel from November 18-20, and in Riyadh at the Al-Faisaliah Hotel from November 25-27, 2016. “The ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 1:57 pm

Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) Wins ‘Industrial Company of the Year 2016’ Award

Al Salem Johnson Controls, a leading provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, security systems, and controls, won the “Industrial Company of the Year 2016” award from Arabian Business magazine, which is published by the ITP Publishing Group. Al Salem Johnson...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 6:02 am

Youth in focus as global thinkers meet in Riyadh

The MiSK Global Forum opened here on Tuesday, with the aim of creating opportunities for young Saudis by unleashing their positive power. The forum hosted panel discussions and workshops featuring some of the world’s brightest thinkers, helping inspire Arab youth to become global citizens...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 5:30 am

KSMC signs new deal with SGBC

King Saud Medical City (KSMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Saudi Green Building Council (SGBC) in a project that promotes energy conservation. This agreement, corresponding to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, emphasizes on energy consumption in terms of using the best methods...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 November, 2016 4:49 am

Crown Prince: Beef up efforts to fight sexual exploitation of children

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, underscored the need for beefing up the efforts to combat sexual exploitation of children. He made the remarks while inaugurating the National Forum for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Children via Internet, organized...

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Government | Tuesday 15 November, 2016 4:54 am

Saudi Arabia to set up Sports Development Fund

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) on Monday directed the General Authority of Sports to create a Sports Development Fund to support sports clubs as well as to further boost sports activities in the Kingdom. Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and...

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