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New tourism laws from Ramadan
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 January, 2016 10:51 am
 The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) and the tourism committee of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) organized a workshop on new regulations on monuments, museums and urban heritage to educate public and private partners, investors and...
Starting from today… The real estate valuation profession is only for Taqeem members
Government | Sunday 3 January, 2016 9:48 am
The resolution of the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) will enter into force starting from 1/1/2016, which decrees the necessity of getting the Authority's temporary membership for the real estate people who have the right to practice the profession, no later than the end of the...
Samsung Launches Galaxy A (2016) with Premium Design and Improved Features globally
Technology & IT | Sunday 3 January, 2016 4:22 am
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced globally its latest Galaxy A smartphones that offer premium design, easy mobile payment technology, and enhanced camera features. The Galaxy A (2016) incorporates Samsung’s latest in innovative design and technology, giving consumers the ability to...
Over 33,000 pupils enter Saudi talent contest
Business & Money | Saturday 2 January, 2016 9:35 am
A total of 33,000 young Saudi students have entered the annual government-sponsored science and mathematics contest. Adel Abdulrahman Al-Qaeed, deputy secretary-general of King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), said Wednesday the closing date is Jan....
Construction sector has 5,389 female workers
Business & Money | Saturday 2 January, 2016 4:25 am
The Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) has said that 5,389 women have been employed in the field of building and construction (contracting). Out of 249,197 employment opportunities provided in the sectors, 34 percent were in the commercial sector, 17 percent in the contracting sector, and 16 ...
Scholarship program to be market-oriented
Culture & Education | Saturday 2 January, 2016 3:21 am
Minister of Education Ahmed Al-Issa has announced the ministry’s intention to review the Kingdom’s foreign scholarship program and specialities. “This is in accordance with a plan to focus on specific disciplines in foreign scholarships among Saudis studying in different...
Atlantis, The Palm offered legendary fireworks and an unforgettable dinner
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 January, 2016 2:50 am
Atlantis, The Palm, lit up the sky with a show that exceeded all expectations. The mesmerizing show lasted for 10 minutes and was synchronized with songs such as Mariah Carey’s Auld Sand Lyne and an orchestral selection by John Williams. Guests enjoyed an elegant outdoor dining experience,...
Alwaleed Philanthropies-sponsored society receives Stars Impact Award
Business & Money | Friday 1 January, 2016 5:28 am
ALWALEED PHILANTHROPIES, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, sponsors The Right to Live Society (RLS), which has received the 2015 Stars Impact Award. RLS provides healthcare and education services to children in the Gaza Strip diagnosed with Down Syndrome and autism. According to the...
Plan to make bracelets mandatory for all Hajis
Healthcare | Friday 1 January, 2016 4:33 am
The Ministry of Health is considering a plan to make pilgrims wear electronic bracelets that contain their personal data. Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hamad Al-Duwailie said such information will make it a lot easier the identification of the pilgrims in emergency situations. “We will...
Nissan Middle East scoops Gold Award at MEPRA
Cars & Autos | Friday 1 January, 2016 3:23 am
Nissan Middle East’s recent ‘Innovation that Excites’ activation for the new Nissan X-Trail on the popular social media platform, Instagram, has won the top prize at the Middle East Public Relations Awards (MEPRA) in the ‘Consumer Goods’...
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