Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 9:31 am

King Faisal International Prize winner Jeffery Gordon delivers ‘virtual’ public lecture

Winners of the 37th annual King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) have been taking part in a series of public lectures in Riyadh this week, sharing the ideas that earned them Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious academic accolade.Winner of the 2015 prize for medicine, Professor Jeffery Gordon was...

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Government | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:38 am

King: Stability, jobs top priority

Saudi Arabia is trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday while emphasizing his government’s plan to develop a more diversified economy.“The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an effect on...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:24 am

Almarai "Nuralac" for Syrian children

Almarai Company contributes to alleviation of the suffering Syrian brethren by donation of fifteen tons of baby milk, via the National Commission for Supporting the Brothers in Syria, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Interior. Amarai's donation came in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:44 am

International retailers looking to expand into the Saudi Arabia market

International expansion remains high on the agenda for retailers in 2015, in spite of uncertain economic prospects and cost escalation. 47% of retailers surveyed in How Active are Retailers Globally indicated that unclear economic prospects and cost escalation, largely due to increases in rental...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:38 am

SAUDI FEMALES SPEAK ABOUT THEIR CAREER GROWTH IN KAEC

Several Saudi female employees at a number of projects in King Abdullah Economic City talked about their rich experiences and the growing opportunities for women in the Economic City. The comments focused on the work environment that suits the values of the society on one side and motivates women...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:26 am

Saudi Plastics, Petrochem, Print & Pack Seminars - held successfully on 1-2 March 2015

The Saudi Plastics, Petrochem, Print & Pack Seminars, sponsored by SABIC, Saudi Polymers and Petro Rabigh, were successfully launched at the annual 12th International Plastics & Petrochemicals Trade Fair and the 12th International Trade Exhibition for Printing & Packaging Technologies. Saudi...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:20 am

Mobily Sponsors Capacity Middle East 2015 for the fourth year in a row

Mobily is officially sponsoring the Capacity Middle East 2015; the biggest event in its 10th year history. The event will be held in Dubai from 10th to 12th March 2015. This event is likely to attract key decision makers from carriers and Telcos in MENA region.The event is considered one of the...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:15 am

DUPHAT 2015 Concludes Sucessfully

The 20th Edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) concluded at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre with 18,000 visitors and participants who had registered over the past three days. The event had surpassed all the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:09 am

Saudi Hollandi Bank and Microsoft Arabia launch Women Spark initiative in Jeddah

On Sunday March 8th the city of Jeddah hosted the Women Spark initiative organized by the Saudi Hollandi Bank (SHB) in partnership with Microsoft Arabia. The aim of the initiative is to promote the role of women within the information technology industry and support their ambitions to develop their ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 12:05 am

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Named Best in Show at Mobile World Congress 2015

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge received the special honor of “Best New Handset, Tablet or Device” from the GSMA at Mobile World Congress 2015. The award recognizes the best new device launched during the show. This is the second consecutive year Samsung received this award, following the Samsung...

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