Business & Money | Friday 13 March, 2015 3:38 am

Saudi push to boost Egyptian economy

World leaders have started arriving in Sharm El-Sheikh to attend a major economic conference that opens on Friday to mobilize $12 billion in foreign investment to jump-start Egypt’s battered economy.Crown Prince Muqrin, deputy premier, will lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the conference, said...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 12 March, 2015 2:49 pm

GITEX Shopper Spring 2015 Adds New Dimension with Shopper Smart Living

The region’s largest and most anticipated consumer IT and electronics show, GITEX Shopper Spring 2015, adds a new dimension to its offering this year with the launch of Shopper Smart Living – a dedicated section with the latest in home appliances, energy efficient white goods and smart home...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 12 March, 2015 1:04 pm

Stay and Fly for Free with Rihab Rotana

Stay for three consecutive nights at Rihab Rotana and get the chance to win an exclusive trip to Salalah in Oman to experience the remarkable stay at the 5 star Salalah Rotana Resort for four nights with return tickets for two persons courtesy of Air Arabia.Rihab Rotana is one of the hotels managed ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 12 March, 2015 8:16 am

Conference pays tribute to legacy of KSA founder

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman attended on Wednesday the second International Conference on the History of King Abdul Aziz at a local university, which will showcase the leadership qualities and achievements of the late monarch. Accompanied by Crown Prince Muqrin, deputy premier,...

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Government | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:46 am

Housing minister relieved of his post

Shwaish bin Saud Dhwaihi has been relieved of his post as minister of housing, following a royal order. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, minister of state, has been named as acting minister of housing, SPA reported late on Wednesday....

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Healthcare | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:20 am

Health Ministry prepares services for Haj pilgrims

Health Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb has urged his officials to provide the best health services to the guests of Allah who will be performing Haj during the forthcoming season.The minister made the comment while briefing key officials of his ministry on Monday during the first meeting of the Haj...

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Government | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:38 am

King: Stability, jobs top priority

Saudi Arabia is trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday while emphasizing his government’s plan to develop a more diversified economy.“The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an effect on...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:24 am

Almarai "Nuralac" for Syrian children

Almarai Company contributes to alleviation of the suffering Syrian brethren by donation of fifteen tons of baby milk, via the National Commission for Supporting the Brothers in Syria, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Interior. Amarai's donation came in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:38 am

SAUDI FEMALES SPEAK ABOUT THEIR CAREER GROWTH IN KAEC

Several Saudi female employees at a number of projects in King Abdullah Economic City talked about their rich experiences and the growing opportunities for women in the Economic City. The comments focused on the work environment that suits the values of the society on one side and motivates women...

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Government | Tuesday 10 March, 2015 7:38 am

Cabinet discusses nuclear pacts with South Korea

Adel Al-Toraifi, minister of culture and information, said the Cabinet meeting on Monday discussed several draft agreements signed with South Korea on nuclear energy. The two sides agreed last week to conduct a feasibility study on building nuclear reactors worth SR7.5 billion across the country....

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