Business & Money | Thursday 22 February, 2018 1:41 am

Shoura Council sees importance of voluntary work in community

The Committee of Social Affairs, Family and Youth at the Shoura Council has called for the approval of a draft voluntary work proposal. Having listened to the report in their 20th ordinary session on Wednesday, a number of members supported the proposal and its importance to the community. In...

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Business & Money | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:47 am

Kingdom’s Vision 2030 treasure for the meeting industry in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom has witnessed big improvements in the meetings industry, compared to previous years. It is an undeniable fact the role the Kingdom plays not only in the region but in the world politically, economically, technologically and on the humanitarian level require strong meetings industry that ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:40 am

Adapt or fall behind, Gulf education leaders warned

Education in Saudi Arabia must adapt to keep pace with “profound developments” in global technology, the 7th Gulf education conference was told. Deputy of Private Education Saad Al-Fuhaidi said: “New formulas must be found to harmonize education with the competencies required in...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:35 pm

NWC: Alfadley signs consulting agreement for Water Distribution Sector privatization and private sector participation in the Kingdom with a specialized international consortium

H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Chairman of the National Water Company (NWC), signed today a consulting agreement with the Japanese Mizuho Bank for advisory services related to the implementation of private sector participation...

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Government | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:45 am

Agency to employ Saudis in pvt firms

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved an agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Development to facilitate the employment of Saudis in the private sector. The agency will discharge the functions and missions of the now defunct Job Creation and Unemployment Control...

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Government | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:37 am

Prince Khaled tours 3 governorates

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah and adviser to King Salman, on Tuesday visited Rabigh, Khulays and Al-Kamil as part of his annual inspection tour of the governorates. The aim of the visits is to listen to residents’ complaints and suggestions, and review development projects...

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Government | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 5:07 am

King performs Ardha dance in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman performs the traditional Ardha sword dance in Riyadh on Tuesday night as part of the activities of the 32nd Janadriya Heritage and Culture Festival. Several princes, ministers and senior officials also took part in the Ardha held at the Sports Complex...

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Government | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 8:00 am

Saudi Arabia, Switzerland sign agreement to avoid double taxation

Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Federal Council on Sunday signed an agreement to avoid double taxation on income and capital, as well as to prevent tax evasion. The Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan and the Swiss Minister of Finance Ueli Maurer, who is visiting Saudi Arabia, signed the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 7:29 am

Cyber security body inks deal for Saudi students’ skill development

The Saudi Cyber Security and Programming Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SANS Institute on Monday to exchange knowledge, transfer technology and Saudize capabilities. The MoU was signed by the Federation’s Vice Chairman Dr. Abdullah Sharaf...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 7:25 am

Saudi Arabia, Switzerland to increase cooperation in financial sector

Switzerland has assured the Kingdom that the two countries can work closely together in the financial sector by holding regular meetings and that it will provide all necessary assistance to Saudi financial regulators and bankers. The assurances were given by Ueli Maurer, Swiss vice president...

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