Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 9:30 am

Debt May be Defining Issue for Saudi Arabian Economy, say Experts

Managing debt is emerging as a new issue for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on both a national level and for the Kingdom’s enterprises and businesses, according to senior banking leaders set to attend the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference in May.    Historically, one of the key...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:53 am

Global giants to enter Saudi retail sector

Several leading multinational companies have come forward to enter the Kingdom’s retail sector, according to Abdullatif Al-Othman, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). “An expert committee, comprising representatives of the ministries of labor, and commerce ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:47 am

Al Meera Signs Agreement with Two Contractors to Build Six New Convenience Stores

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) is pleased to announce that it has just signed an agreement with Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading and Al Muftah Contracting Company, to build six new stores out of the 14 planned for the coming period with total contract value of QR 238,730,146, as...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:30 am

Qassim honors region’s top self-made men and women

The Qassim province has honored top 25 self-made young men and women who will shape the future of the province during an exclusive ceremony held at Movenpick Hotel here. The 9th Youth Forum under the theme “Our Young Our Future” kicked off on Tuesday under the aegis of Emir of Qassim ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:44 am

Royal reception for winners of the 38th annual King Faisal International Prize

Spanning the fields of science, literature and Islamic thought, the eight recipients of this year’s King Faisal International Prize – the most prestigious award in the Islamic world – were presented to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud tonight at a VIP ceremony in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:38 am

L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowship APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowships is seeking worthy candidates for this year’s program. The yearly initiative is in partnership with Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates and under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:01 am

GOIC, main sponsor of COVERTECH

His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al-Ageel, GOIC Secretary General,  inaugurated the International Exhibition for Wall and Floor Covering Technologies COVERTECH 2016 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.  HE Mr. Al-Ageel stated: “Since ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 3:01 pm

Karcher to Participate for the First Time at 13th Annual ‘The BIG Show,’ Oman

Karcher, the world leader in innovative cleaning technology solutions is set to participate for The BIG Show in Oman which is an international exhibition of building materials, construction equipment, and interior furnishings. This will be the company’s debut at the exhibition and Khimji...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 2:59 pm

Key opportunities exist for industry to mitigate competitive pressures and macroeconomic headwinds

The conveners of the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC) - Middle East Global Advisors - is set to reveal cutting-edge insights on the outlook for the global Takaful industry as part of its commitment to serving the Sharia-compliant insurance markets. The 23-year financial intelligence...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:58 am

The Elaf Group joins Biman in celebration of the 45th Independence Day of Bangladesh

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company, has extended its greetings to Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Biman), the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, and the citizens of Bangladesh as they celebrate the country’s 45thIndependence Day on March 26. Elaf Group currently serves as...

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