Culture & Education | Sunday 17 December, 2017 5:07 am

KAU to have driving school for women

King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah is cooperating with the Traffic Department to open a driving school for women on the university campus, according to a Makkah Governorate announcement. It will be the first driving school for women in Jeddah. Applicants will be able to apply once the...

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Government | Saturday 16 December, 2017 9:30 am

Green Card under study

A “Green Card” for foreign investors is under study. If approved, it will be announced soon, Head of the Local Content and Private Sector Development Unit at the Council of Economic Affairs and Development, Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Fahad Al-Skeit...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 16 December, 2017 8:36 am

Saudi Arabia offers scholarships for Pakistani students

Saudi Arabia has reserved a quota for scholarships for Pakistanis in undergraduate programs in various universities, Education Minister Ahmed Al-Eissa told Pakistani Ambassador Khan Hasham bin Saddique during a meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. The minister told the ambassador that the...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 16 December, 2017 7:38 am

Princess Noura University hosts heritage festival

The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society (SHPS) opened the Iqletto food festival at Princess Noura University on Wednesday.  The event, which ends on Saturday, had many sponsors, and the guest of honor was the UAE.   The family-friendly event featured dishes from each Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 15 December, 2017 2:50 am

flyadeal opens flights to Jazan from Jeddah and Riyadh

Less than three months after starting operations, flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s new Low Fare Airline, announced its fourth destination, the Southern port city of Jazan. Jazan will be served from both Jeddah and Riyadh, marking this the airline’s fourth destination from Jeddah and second...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 15 December, 2017 2:46 am

Sustainable energy concerns answered at Saudi smart grid conference

The seventh Saudi Arabia Smart Grid (SASG) conference was convened on Wednesday at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel with a focus on “smart solutions for sustainable energy.” The conference commenced with words from Deputy Minister for Energy Dr. Saleh Al-Awaji; the governor of the...

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Government | Friday 15 December, 2017 1:46 am

Saudi Arabia plans $19bn boost for private sector

Saudi Arabia is to inject SR72 billion ($19.2 billion) into the private sector of the economy in a bid to stimulate activity in the non-oil sector, which has been hit by the slowdown in government spending as a result of oil revenue weakness. Housing and small business are major beneficiaries...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 14 December, 2017 3:17 pm

Saudi Aramco awards $175 million contract to Baker Hughes, a GE company to boost production of Haradh and Hawiyah gas fields

Saudi Aramco has awarded a $175 million contract to Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) to drive enhanced production at the Haradh and Hawiyah gas fields, underlining the strong local partnerships of BHGE in the Kingdom.   Part of Al-Ghawar, the world’s largest oilfield, Haradh ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 December, 2017 2:23 pm

Ramada Downtown Dubai unveils winter #MyStaycation deals

Enjoy affordable rates at Dubai’s prime district  The much-awaited cooler months are here! With Ramada Downtown Dubai’s winter #MyStaycation promotions, you can unwind and have fun at Dubai’s prime district without breaking the bank. Spend some me-time or quality time...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 December, 2017 12:09 pm

Bahri welcomes Abdullah Aldubaikhi as new CEO

To steer the next phase of its growth, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, has appointed Abdullah Aldubaikhi as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2018.   As Bahri’s new CEO, Aldubaikhi will be responsible for setting and...

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