Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 2 June, 2017 6:11 pm

Ramadan witnesses more visitors to religious, tourist sites in Madinah

Ramadan is the time of year when religious and historical venues linked to the Prophet, peace be upon him, after his Hijra to Madinah are of particular interest to Madinah visitors. These places are popular destinations for visitors before they meet for iftar in public squares, enjoying the...

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Business & Money | Friday 2 June, 2017 6:09 pm

Strategic partnerships key to Saudi innovation drive: Prince Turki

 Saudi Arabia’s bid to make innovation a pillar of its development is gathering momentum, with several major collaborative ventures helping to drive growth across a broad range of knowledge-led industries, said Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud, president of King Abdulaziz City...

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Healthcare | Friday 2 June, 2017 6:07 pm

Young women of Jeddah put food on the needy’s table

Ramadan is all about feeling the suffering of the poor, and is the month of giving. Charity work takes different shapes during the holy month, from distributing dates and water at traffic signals and intersections to reaching out to the needy in their homes. Lina Tahlawi, 24, and a group of young ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 June, 2017 3:08 pm

SUMMER DEALS AT SUN SIYAM RESORTS

  With the array of attractive offers we have at Sun Siyam Resorts, it is the perfect time to plan your summer escape to the Maldives.   40% Off selected rooms at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives! Terms & Conditions: Book before 31st July 2017 Stay dates: Now till ...

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Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 2:17 pm

Energy main binding factor for Saudi Arabia and Russia

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to meet President Vladimir Putin. His visit comes one week after the historic summit in Riyadh, which was followed with relative anxiety in political and diplomatic circles in Moscow. US-Russian ties continue to be...

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Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 2:14 pm

In Moscow, Saudi deputy crown prince strengthens ties with Russia

Russia and Saudi Arabia hailed their growing partnership in oil markets and dialogue on Syria on Tuesday. Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with President Vladimir Putin one week after the US President Donald Trump’s historic visit to Riyadh. Putin praised the deputy crown...

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Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 2:07 pm

King Salman gives iftar party for King of Jordan

 King Salman received King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday night, the Saudi Press Agency said. The report said King Salman gave an iftar (evening meal when Muslims break their daily Ramadan fast) party in honor of King Abdullah and his accompanying...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:56 pm

Two killed in Riyadh school shooting

Two teachers were killed in a shooting at Kingdom Schools in north Riyadh Wednesday morning, in an act that the school’s chairman described as “a case of a disgruntled employee.” The shooter, an Iraqi former Islamic studies teacher, was dismissed from the school four years ago...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:09 pm

Sadara Starts Up Region’s First PMDI Facility

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, today announced the production of commercial quantities of on-specification liquid Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (PMDI), the largest single train facility of its kind in the world. PMDI,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 June, 2017 4:15 am

Cicero & Bernay launches ‘See & Be’

With the launch of its new ‘See & Be’ programme, Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has become the region’s first public relations consultancy to offer a full suite of strategic influencer communication services. ‘See & Be’ offers C&B’s...

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