Business & Money | Saturday 16 April, 2016 10:32 am

Saudi-US business ties set to get further boost

When President Obama lands in Riyadh on Air Force One next week, he won’t just be coming to talk about diplomacy, but about the strategic business interests that are shared between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Overseeing many of those key strategic business interests is Tom Donohue, ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 16 April, 2016 10:30 am

Saudi construction industry to reach $148bn in 2020

The outlook for Saudi Arabian construction remains bright as the industry’s output value is forecast to rise at a CAGR of 7.05 percent by 2020, compared with 6.35 percent during the review period (2011-2015). However, low oil prices present major downside risks to the forecast. According to...

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Business & Money | Saturday 16 April, 2016 10:29 am

KSA, Egypt to implement labor accords quickly

Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani, chairman of the ALO board of directors, and Egyptian Minister of Manpower Mohammed Safan explored areas of cooperation in labor and workforce fields and ways to enhance bilateral relations between the brotherly countries. On the sidelines of ALO conference held...

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Business & Money | Saturday 16 April, 2016 5:29 am

al khaliji joins efforts with HMC for blood donation

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C. in association with Hamad Medical Corporation the “Blood Donor Center” recently organized blood donation campaign, which took place at Umm Lukhba branch close to Landmark mall  The initiative under the slogan “Make Every Drop ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 16 April, 2016 4:00 am

Removal of temporary mataf bridge underway

Almost half of the temporary bridge on the mataf, the circumambulating area around the Kaaba, has been removed, according to the technical committee overseeing the expansion of the Grand Mosque. Wael Al-Halabi, a member of the committee, was quoted as saying by a local publication on Friday that ...

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Business & Money | Friday 15 April, 2016 5:25 am

Forum focuses on investment opportunities

Investment in the mining industry, construction and housing projects and renewable energy were the hot topics that were taken up at the Saudi-Turkish Business Opportunities Forum which took off in Istanbul on Thursday. The event was organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to coincide...

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Business & Money | Friday 15 April, 2016 4:14 am

Dana Aftermarket finds success with Saudi Arabian market at Automechanika Jeddah 2016

Dana Holding Corporation recently enhanced its commitment to participating in leading aftermarket events by exhibiting at the inaugural Automechanika Jeddah 2016. With its extensive product portfolio on-site, Dana was able to educate attendees on the breadth of its premium aftermarket Spicer®...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:57 pm

SES Government Solutions Wins Army TROJAN Contracts

Satellite solutions provider SES Government Solutions (SES GS) was the sole winner of the two U.S. Government TROJAN follow-on contracts which support U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). These contracts support the premier Army intelligence network, using the SES global data...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:31 pm

Intertek discusses the benefits of ultrasonic phased array

Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, will be discussing the use and benefits of various non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques at the Middle East Steel Conference for the Oil and Gas Industry (MESCOG) from 17th – 19th April 2016 at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:27 pm

Finalists Announced For Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards

The finalists short-listed for the top five categories in the 2016 Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards were announced today. Each of the finalists will be rewarded as there is a first prize and two runners-up prizes in each category. The winner in each of these five categories will...

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