Environment & Energy | Thursday 21 February, 2019 4:51 am

Saudi crown prince’s India visit to boost bilateral investment

Many Indian businesses that already operate in the Kingdom are interested in expanding as part of Vision 2030. Retail company Lulu Group International, for example, plans to open 12 new hypermarkets and five malls in Saudi Arabia by next year.  It already employs more than 2,700 Saudi...

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Government | Thursday 21 February, 2019 3:49 am

India and Saudi Arabia take bilateral relationship to new heights

India and Saudi Arabia have taken their bilateral relationship to new heights with a decision to set up a Strategic Partnership Council and hold a summit meeting every two years. The move was agreed during discussions between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 21 February, 2019 2:48 am

Oil market may balance by April: Falih

Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday he hoped the oil market would be balanced by April and that there would be no gap in supplies due to US sanctions on OPEC members Iran and Venezuela. “We hope by April the market will be in balance,” ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 February, 2019 12:47 am

OYO Hotels & Homes commits to #InvestSaudi

OYO Hotels & Homes welcomes his Royal Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his delegation of reputed leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia traveling to India to host the esteemed Saudi-Indian Forum. The coveted forum has been organized by the Saudi Arabian Government...

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Government | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 2:39 am

Indo-Saudi ties a factor for stability, peace

India and Saudi Arabia ties will be a factor for stability, peace and security in our region and the world, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Okaz Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor of Saudi Gazette Editorial Jameel Altheyabi in an exclusive interview on the occasion of the visit to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 1:34 am

Final countdown begins for Automechanika Jeddah 2019

The countdown to Automechanika Jeddah 2019 has begun, with more than 80 exhibitors from 15 countries making their final preparations ahead of Saudi’s dedicated trade fair for the automotive aftermarket next week in Jeddah.     Taking place at a new venue – from...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 12:40 am

noon to shine in Egypt, beta launch goes live today

noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.   The move will mark a significant step in noon’s growth journey since its successful launch in...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 6:14 pm

King Faisal Prize and Alfaisal University strengthen partnership through Pioneers in Medicine agreement

King Faisal Prize and Alfaisal University signed a cooperation agreement to promote joint activities of mutual interest. The agreement capitalizes on the great success of the ‘Pioneers in Medicine’ conference held last December.  As a result, “Pioneers in Medicine” will ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 7:02 am

Gulfood Innovation Awards names 12 product recognitions

The Gulfood Innovation Awards, the annual F&B industry accolades running alongside Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – has marked its biggest showing to date by honoring 12 breakthrough product and new-to-market...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 6:55 am

KSA’s anti-graft agency Nazaha reports rise in corruption complaints

Complaints to the Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission, Nazaha, have risen by 50 percent in a single year amid increasing efforts to combat financial and administrative misconduct in the Kingdom. Nazaha received 15,591 reports in 2018 compared with 10,402 the previous year, according to...

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