Business & Money | Friday 7 May, 2021 1:22 pm

Coronavirus vaccines mandatory for all employees to attend workplace

Saudi Gazette report Coronavirus vaccines are mandatory for all employees to attend their workplace in the public, private and non-profit sectors, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced early Friday.The ministry has called on all employees to start registering...

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Government | Friday 7 May, 2021 9:16 am

Citizen Account Wins UN WSIS Prize for E-Government Track

The Citizen Account Program has achieved the e-government track championship in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize - Category Seven - of the United Nations for 2021.Thus, the Program registered a new achievement in global forums in the name of the Kingdom of Saudi...

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Business & Money | Friday 7 May, 2021 7:29 am

With five months to go, Expo’s International Participants confident and committed to a World Expo that will unify, excite and inspire

Countries participating in Expo 2020 Dubai are united in their commitment to hosting a World Expo that builds bridges, inspires action and delivers real-life solutions to global challenges – that is the message from delegates attending the sixth International Participations Meeting (IPM), which...

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Business & Money | Friday 7 May, 2021 5:52 am

Shaker reports SAR 4.5 million net profit in Q1 2021; year-on-year revenue growth of 30.5%

Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co. (“Shaker” or the “Company”), Saudi Arabia’s leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of Air Conditioners and Home Appliances, has announced its financial results for the 3-month period ended 31 March 2021. Shaker achieved revenue of SAR 288.3...

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Business & Money | Friday 7 May, 2021 2:54 am

Dar Al Arkan reveals exclusive villas in Shams Ar Riyadh designed by ELIE SAAB setting new standards for premium living

In a unique collaboration, Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, is introducing exclusive co-branded villas with global designer Elie Saab to be part of the Kingdom's Shams Ar Riyadh project. Reflecting the sophisticated elegance and exceptional detailing that ELIE...

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Business & Money | Thursday 6 May, 2021 4:19 pm

Dubai WoodShow to Launch an All-New Edition in March 2022 With Round-the-Year Activities

Dubai WoodShow, the leading platform for wood & woodworking machinery industry in the Middle East and North African region, is gearing up to launch an all-new edition with more unprecedented activities and engagements as it launches its next edition in 2022 from 15 to 17 March at the Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 May, 2021 1:50 pm

Yas Plaza Hotels shares the blessings of Ramadan with Yas Island workers

In keeping with the true spirit of sharing during the Holy Month of Ramadan and as part of community service activities, Yas Plaza Hotels, in collaboration with the Aldar Workers Welfare, distributed Iftar boxes to Yas Island construction workers. Individually packed Iftar meals prepared by...

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Business & Money | Thursday 6 May, 2021 5:13 am

Mastercard New Payments Index: Consumer Appetite in Saudi Arabia for Digital Payments Takes Off

As the world went into pandemic lockdown in 2020, consumers shifted their spending habits to embrace contactless tap-and-go payments and online shopping. As stores closed and social distancing took hold, retailers worldwide moved their businesses online, embraced e-commerce and explored the...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 6 May, 2021 4:10 am

GM Reports Strong First-Quarter 2021 Results

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported first-quarter earnings driven by strong price and mix performance in North America, strong credit and residual value performance at GM Financial, and the industry recovery in China. The company is on track to deliver its full-year guidance provided in...

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Government | Thursday 6 May, 2021 3:50 am

Saudi Arabia Introduces Ceremonial Carpets that Symbolize its Heritage and Identity

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will change the color of ceremonial carpets from traditional red to lavender in a move that celebrates its national identity.  The initiative is a joint partnership between the Ministry of Culture and Royal Protocol and follows other...

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