Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 March, 2015 12:10 am

MASTERCARD WORKS WITH SAMSUNG TO DELIVER SAMSUNG PAY

As consumers increasingly trade cash to use their cards through connected devices, Samsung is enabling a wider audience to take advantage of digital commerce. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading global technology company, has unveiled Samsung Pay, a mobile payment service that will enable...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 March, 2015 2:39 pm

INOKS CAPITAL - SIDRA CAPITAL WIN IFN MOST INNOVATIVE DEAL OF THE YEAR 2014

Sidra Capital, a well-known Saudi, CMA-regulated, Shari’ah-compliant financial services company and a respected name in international real estate investment, alongside its partner, Inoks Capital have been named by Islamic Finance News (IFN) as the winner of the publication’s “Most Innovative...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 March, 2015 1:38 pm

ALKHABEER CAPITAL AWARDED ‘GCC EQUITY FUND OF THE YEAR’ BY MENA FM Fund Services Awards 2015

Alkhabeer Capital, announces that it has been awarded “Best GCC Equity Fund” by MENA FM Fund Services Awards 2015. The award was presented to Alkhabeer on 27 January, 2014 at the Ritz Carlton in Dubai, following a stringent assessment process. This is the second consecutive win for...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 March, 2015 2:37 am

Royal reception for winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize

Winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) were presented to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud tonight, at a VIP ceremony at Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah Hotel.Speaking at the glittering reception, HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal, the director of the King Faisal Foundation ...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 March, 2015 1:42 am

Civil Defense Day to raise safety awareness

Saudi Arabia marks the World Civil Defense Day on Sunday under the theme: Sustainable development without risks.The General Directorate of Civil Defense, key organizer of the nationwide program, is busy making extensive arrangements to observe this day in a fitting manner to carry its message to...

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Technology & IT | Monday 2 March, 2015 12:09 am

Samsung S6 Edge with curved screen unveiled at MWC

The Galaxy S6 Edge uses the feature to provide a quick way to stay in touch with select contacts, and to alert owners to important information.It will be sold for a higher price than the standard S6, which otherwise has the same specifications.Samsung lost market share to Apple and others after the ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 1 March, 2015 12:21 pm

National Water Company sets Guinness world record with Jeddah water storage project

The NWC’s strategic drinking water storage facility in Jeddah is the biggest in the world – with a capacity of 2.064 million cubic meters. The achievement will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, replacing the previous entry of 1.8 million cubic meters.The first phase of project ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 March, 2015 9:29 am

King Salman to Honour Winners of 37th Annual King Faisal International Prize

Winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize will be honoured by HRH King Salman at a glittering ceremony at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on Sunday, March 01.The King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) recognises the outstanding works of individuals and institutions in five categories: ...

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Government | Sunday 1 March, 2015 9:16 am

Al-Samaani: Judicial system impartial

Saudi Arabia’s justice system is based on the provisions of Islamic law derived from the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet (peace be upon him). This ensures the independence of the judiciary in Saudi Arabia and its impartiality, said Justice Minister Waleed Al-Samaani, at...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 March, 2015 9:14 am

3,000 vacancies to be available in next episode of ‘Jobs on Air’

There will be 3,000 job opportunities for unemployed young male and female Saudis, as well as for foreigners, during the tenth session of “Jobs on Air” on Al Danah television channel on Tuesday night.“Out of the 3,000, Carrefour has offered 1,000 jobs with salaries ranging from SR5,000 to...

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