Culture & Education | Monday 19 February, 2018 6:59 am

Riyadh International Book Fair in March; UAE guest of honor

Under the auspices of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the current session of the Riyadh International Book Fair is scheduled to be held from March 14-24, 2018 under the title “Books – the future of transformation.”   The book fair will be held at the...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 February, 2018 6:51 am

Saudi youth urged to consider franchising as serious option

Young entrepreneurs intending to set up small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should go into franchising, the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) advised recently. Franchising is a form of business by which the owner (franchisor) of a product, service or method obtains distribution...

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Business & Money | Monday 19 February, 2018 4:04 am

Dubai’s Nakheel awards contract for ‘Middle East’s biggest mall’

Nakheel, the master developer behind Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah island, has signed a contract for the construction of Deira Mall, set to be the biggest shopping center in the Middle East in terms of leasable space. Nakheel confirmed that United Engineering Construction will build the mall,...

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Government | Sunday 18 February, 2018 12:29 am

140 kph speed limit on some highways from Monday

The amended speed limits on some expressways will come into effect on Monday, Feb. 19, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Director of Public Relations in Public Security Col. Sami Bin Muhammad Al-Shuwairikh as saying on Saturday.   The new speed limits will be 140 kph for small...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 February, 2018 4:39 am

Saudi Arabia's high-speed Haramain train to generate over 2,000 jobs, says official

The Haramain rail project, or “Makkah-Madinah high-speed railway,” will create more than 2,000 jobs for Saudis, according to the former director general of the Haramain train, Dr. Bassam Gholman. Gholman said 12,000 passengers would be able to travel between Makkah and Madinah every...

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Government | Saturday 17 February, 2018 4:35 am

Special security forces display latest equipment at Janadriyah festival in Saudi Arabia

Commander Lt. Gen. Mufleh bin Salim Al-Otaibi opened the Special Security Forces Exhibition on Friday at the 32nd Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival. In its permanent pavilion, the forces displayed an open exhibition featuring its state-of-the-art equipment and high-end...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 February, 2018 3:37 am

Indian pavilion in Janadriya evokes huge interest

THE Indian pavilion in Janadriya is attracting a large number of people, including Saudis, who are showing their eagerness to know more and more about Indian merchandise and its traditions and customs. Spicy Indian food, traditional dresses and cultural events are main attractions at the event....

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Business & Money | Friday 16 February, 2018 4:16 am

KSA, Italy sign MoU to boost trade ties

The Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) and the Italian export credit agency SACE on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on trade and investment cooperation, which is expected to support the Vision 2030 strategy. Alessandro Decio, SACE chief executive,...

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Business & Money | Friday 16 February, 2018 3:14 am

King Salman to patronize first humanitarian forum in Riyadh

The inaugural Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, sponsored by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), will be held under the patronage of King Salman on Feb. 26. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, KSRelief general supervisor and adviser to the royal court, told a packed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 February, 2018 1:49 am

Saudi Arabian Airlines’ (Saudia) Loyalty Program Al Fursan Added More Than 850,000 New Members in 2017

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), has reached a record growth in the number of new Al Fursan memberships – the airline’s frequent flyer program. Last year, more than 850,000 new members joined, more than 6.6 billion miles earned and more than 132,000 air travel tickets were redeemed by...

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