Government | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 7:58 am

Orphans to get support from martyrs’ fund

The Ministry of Interior and the International Islamic Relief Organization, Saudi Arabia (IIROSA), an affiliate of the Muslim World League, signed on Monday an agreement to sponsor an orphan in memory of each soldier who lost his life defending the nation.The agreement is a form of tribute to the...

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Government | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 7:55 am

Rain-seeking prayers urged by King Salman

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for rain-seeking prayers in all parts of the Kingdom on Thursday.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the king also called upon citizens to seek the pardon of the Almighty for their sins, engage in righteous deeds and work for removing the...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 7:50 am

King’s vision to implement quality health services to citizens lauded

National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah commended Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his role in ensuring quality health care services to citizens.Prince Miteb was inaugurating the international conference on Emergency Medicine of the Saudi Emergency Medicine Assembly...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 1:05 am

SFC holds investment opportunities seminar for 2015

SFC held a number of seminars covering investment opportunities for 2015 available through Permal International funds, with the participation of number of its clients. The seminars were held last week in Riyadh and Jeddah, participants received explanation by Permal funds’ managers and discussed...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 1:04 am

Sharp increase in egg prices

Egg prices in the Kingdom are soaring in recent times, with poultry producers claiming this is part of the normal supply and demand cycle in the country.Local media monitored variations in retail and wholesale prices for eggs, with retail prices reaching SR18, and wholesale standing at SR16, over...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:49 am

Alarab News Channel Launches

Alarab News Channel, the MENA region's latest 24-hour news channel, began transmission at 13.00 GMT on 1st February from its headquarters in Bahrain to viewers all over the world. The launch ushers in a completely new style of news programming for the Middle East and beyond and fills a critical...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:47 am

HTC harnesses Desire EYE and RE camera technology by appointing world’s first Selfie Stylist

To celebrate the HTC EYE experience, HTC, a global leader in technology innovation and design, has enlisted the world’s first Selfie Stylist – Alexis Knox.The Selfie, or self-portrait taken using a camera or smartphone, is fast becoming a global phenomenon. With over a million taken every day*, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:33 am

We aim to expand our success by reaching 2 million young adults below the age of 25

SEDCO Holding Group, founders of Riyali Program for Financial Literacy, participated in the third HOPE Global Forum Annual Meeting this year, hosted by Operation HOPE, the leading non-profit global financial organization. Under the theme of “Reimagining the Global Economy: Expanding Free...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 3:05 pm

Revo One, Full Entertainment Center that Fits any Space

Acer announced the launch of the Revo One RL85. Small in form, but big in capabilities, the Revo One is a stylish personal computer designed to become the entire family’s entertainment center. Multimedia sharing, content streaming, huge storage and casting are core features of the Revo One, which ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 3:01 pm

GULFOOD 2015 IS ‘EGG-CELLENT’ FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS, SAYS USA POULTRY & EGG EXPORT COUNCIL

After a record year of double-digit growth for worldwide US meat exports in 2014, and the UAE emerging as a key export market for US lamb, the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) anticipates poultry and egg exports to the Middle East in 2015 will surpass the US$400m value achieved last...

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