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PEEC move to improve teaching welcomed
Culture & Education | Saturday 7 November, 2015 4:15 am
The Public Education Evaluation Commission (PEEC) held its first workshops in Riyadh and Dammam recently to know the views of the education staff in setting professional standards for teachers.   The move aims at drawing up a roadmap for educational reform and boost performance of...
Saudi inventors win seven medals at iENA-2015 expo
Business & Money | Saturday 7 November, 2015 4:13 am
Saudi inventors made a mark in an international exhibition, winning seven medals including two gold, three silver and two bronze for their brilliant innovations. Their products were lined up at the International Trade Fair, “Ideas — Inventions — New Products (iENA),” in...
Serbia president warmly welcomes Prince Sultan
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 November, 2015 4:02 am
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic received Prince Sultan bin Salman, the president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), here on Thursday. At the outset of the reception, the Serbian president welcomed the prince, stressing the importance of his visit in deepening...
Conference explores ways to raise level of education
Culture & Education | Friday 6 November, 2015 4:28 am
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the first Public Schools Evaluation Conference on Wednesday on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The event was attended by key local and international experts in the sector and was positively received by all...
New Riyadh projects to provide 8,000 jobs
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 November, 2015 3:26 am
On Tuesday, the High Commission for Riyadh Development (HCRD) cleared projects worth an estimated SR21 billion, which are expected to create over 8,000 jobs. At its first meeting this year, which was presided over by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the commission gave the green light to...
Kanoo Travel wins the top business accolade as ‘Top Travel Company of the Year’
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 November, 2015 2:22 am
Kanoo Travel, one of the largest and oldest travel management companies in the Middle East, was awarded as the winner for ‘The Travel Agent and Tour Operator of the Year’ during the 9thAviation Business Awards, held recently at the Park Hyatt...
Bupa Arabia “Best Insurance Company of the year” in KSA for 2015
Business & Money | Thursday 5 November, 2015 1:30 pm
Bupa Arabia, the number one insurance provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was listed as the “Best Insurance Company” in Saudi Arabia for 2015 by Arabian Business. The award was presented based on the company’s exceptional performance for this year along with the innovative...
SABIC INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION IS BOOSTING SUSTAINABILITY
Business & Money | Thursday 5 November, 2015 7:17 am
SABIC is making a significant contribution in carbon capture and storage through initiatives, such as the world’s largest CO2 purification plant at its manufacturing affiliate United, Mohammed Al-Benyan, acting Vice-Chairman and CEO, said at the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) in ...
PNU has 3,174 students in five health colleges
Culture & Education | Thursday 5 November, 2015 5:35 am
More than 3,000 girls are studying in five health colleges at Princess Nora University (PNU), according to its rector. The announcement was made at the international conference inaugurated by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar at the university in Riyadh on Tuesday. The first international...
 Sultan Al Qasimi and Khalid Al Faisal inaugurate the 34th Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair
Culture & Education | Thursday 5 November, 2015 2:55 am
“Arab intellectuals should play an important role in raising awareness and spreading knowledge and culture and not be silent during the critical times that Arab world is going through.” These remarks were made by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council...
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