Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 11:51 am

Free professional development opportunities at The Big 5 Saudi

Construction professionals who want to develop their careers in a challenging climate will be heading to The Big 5 Saudi this March, to take advantage of the extensive programme of educational workshops and seminars.   This year’s exhibition, to be hosted at the Jeddah Centre for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 8:06 am

Madinah governor visits project sites

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman recently visited a number of ongoing developmental project sites in the Holy City, as part of his efforts to ensure that they meet the set standards and deadlines. During the visit, he said that all the sectors and companies involved in the projects have to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 6:00 am

UAE to Host the Region’s Foremost Platform for Security and National Resilience

Under the patronage of Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the United Arab Emirates will be hosting the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 3:47 am

Savills undertakes international launch of Zlota 44

US-based real estate investment manager Amstar and Polish developer BBI Development S.A., are undertaking with Savills the international launch of Zlota 44, one of Europe’s tallest and most luxurious residential towers, located on Ulica Zlota (Gold Street) in central...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 February, 2016 10:55 am

KAEC golf course nearing completion

KING Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is putting the final touches to the Royal Greens Golf Course and Country Club. Landscaping of the 18-hole championship course is nearing completion, while grassing is also entering the final phase with only the back nine holes remaining to be grassed. Playing...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 February, 2016 10:48 am

JCCI to train 200 youths in hospitality management

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Academy will be launching a 3-day training program for 200 youths in the tourism and hospitality sector, JCCI announced on Monday. Adnan Bin Hussein Mandoura, secretary general at JCCI, explained that the focus of this training program, resulting...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 February, 2016 8:14 am

KAUST, KACARE discuss cooperation on sustainable energy initiatives

 A delegation of senior officials from King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) visited the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) to discuss cooperation between the two institutions on sustainable energy in the Kingdom to reduce dependence on...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 February, 2016 6:42 am

Minimum capital for industrial development to be abolished

Under a new ministerial ruling, payment of the minimum capital for industrial development is to be abolished. To support industrial development, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a ministerial decree eliminating the requirement of the minimum capital for the industrial...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 February, 2016 7:50 am

Riyadh governor opens first festival for the handicapped

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the first festival for families with handicapped members at the King Fahd Cultural Center (KFCC) on Wednesday evening.  The festival, which will last for three days, features a bazaar that displays handicrafts and other products made by...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 February, 2016 4:55 am

GOIC takes part in the “Contemporary Functions of States from a Knowledge Economy Perspective” Conference

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) participated in the “Contemporary Functions of States from a Knowledge Economy Perspective” Conference held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. The conference...

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