Government | Friday 23 September, 2016 4:22 am

Deputy Crown Prince: Young architect of Vision 2030

DEPUTY Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, is regarded as the youthful architect and chief promoter of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The vision, a blue print for the Kingdom’s shining future, unveiled by Prince Muhammad on April 25, will not...

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Business & Money | Friday 23 September, 2016 3:06 am

A strategic vision for transformation

SAUDI ARABIA celebrates its 86th National Day on Sept. 23, 2016 with a strategic vision at hand that would take the Kingdom to new heights of progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who has given top priority for the welfare and well-being ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 September, 2016 12:12 am

UAE joins Saudi Arabia’s National Day celebrations

Demonstrating its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates celebrated the Kingdom’s 86th National Day on Thursday.  Officials at the Dubai airport organized a welcome reception, greeting the arriving passengers and offering sweets and flowers. An official from the airport ...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 5:39 am

Citizens upbeat about outcome of crown prince’s visit to US

A cross section of the Saudi society has expressed optimism regarding the trip of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif to New York to attend and address the 71st General Assembly meeting of the United Nations.  “I hope that his address at the UN General Assembly and talks with world leaders...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 4:38 am

N-Day fervor: Riyadh turns green

The capital city has turned green with national flags and banners on lampposts and main roads greeting people on the occasion of National Day while many people are seen wearing the national colors to mark the founding of the modern Kingdom 86 years ago by the legendary King Abdul Aziz. Riyadh...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am

Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman

 On the occasion of Saudi National Day, UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al-Sufouh Street, one of Dubai’s most important streets, after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in recognition and appreciation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 10:31 am

Bahri achieves US Coast Guard’s prestigious QUALSHIP 21 certification

Reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most trusted shipping and logistics companies, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has announced the enrollment of its vessels in the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 program, a highly prestigious recognition...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 4:44 am

Shams Dubai initiative creates new energy landscape in Dubai

British ESA astronaut Tim Peake took some incredible photos of Dubai and Palm Jumeirah from a space station recently. He tweeted: ‘Here’s #Dubai at night – always easy to recognise.’ The day picture will be even brighter with the Shams Dubai initiative, when Dubai’s ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:47 am

GMC Terrain and Yukon Lead in their Segment Cost of Ownership in the Kingdom

In recent years, automotive consumer trends have been evolving to reveal a larger presence of more budget-conscious customers. As witnessed by GMC, consumers in Saudi Arabia are becoming more careful and deliberate with their purchases, putting a great deal more consideration and thought into the...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:09 am

Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably. The Kingdom has proved its...

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