Government | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:48 pm

Saudi deputy crown prince to discuss Syria with Putin in Moscow visit

 Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Moscow Tuesday to discuss the Syrian conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow and Riyadh have so far backed opposing sides in the six-year war, with Saudi Arabia supporting the...

More Details

Healthcare | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:47 pm

Smokers say Saudi price hike unlikely to make them kick habit

The price of a pack of cigarettes in Saudi Arabia will double when a selective tax becomes effective June 11. The move will put a financial strain on smokers, but it may not necessarily lead them to quit smoking. “The government’s decision to impose a tax on tobacco means that soon we...

More Details

Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:44 pm

‘Roads of Arabia’ show wows Koreans, inspires Saudi students

The “Roads of Arabia” exhibition of Saudi archaeological masterpieces currently being held in Seoul is wowing visitors, including South Koreans and Saudi students based in the East Asian country. Korean visitors have expressed admiration for the archaeological pieces on display, saying ...

More Details

Government | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:42 pm

Germany lends all out support to Vision 2030

Building on its long years of partnership with the Kingdom, German companies have taken significant steps in supporting the delivery of Vision 2030, said German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller, here Saturday. He said, “Eight MoUs were signed by the two countries during the visit of German...

More Details

Culture & Education | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 11:31 am

Al-Tareeqah Management Consultancy (The Swiss Business School)

  Believing in the importance of specialized business education programs, Al-Tareeqah Management Consultancy represents SBS-Swiss Business School, one of the leading universities in providing the best business management programs. As part of its representation, Al-Tareeqah...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 10:39 am

World’s largest Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson set to open in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world is set to become one of the largest hotel operators in Makkah, Saudi Arabia with the announcement of two iconic hotels in the Holy City. The recent signing of a management agreement between the Carlson Rezidor...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 5:38 am

Mobily Launches Volunteer Works Award

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) launched #جائزة_موبايلي_للاعمال_التطوعية  initiative that aims to establish volunteer work culture and contribute in achieving Kingdom Vision in the point related to the spirit of society. This initiative is launched under the umbrella...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 5:31 am

DAMAC Recognises Top Real Estate Brokers

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, recently held its first awards ceremony to recognise top real estate brokers in the UAE, rewarding them for their contribution to the company’s sales volumes in the first quarter of 2017. More than 20 agents received...

More Details

Environment & Energy | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 5:04 am

The Smart Solution for Energy Saving

Al Salem Johnson Controls “YORK” showcased its expertise in Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VRF) at a seminar which was recently conducted in the city of Riyadh. Within its strategy to develop the HVAC systems’ efficiency -an important feature in cooling and air conditioning-;...

More Details

Technology & IT | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 4:50 am

Huawei launches its Ramadan application "Muslim Daily”

Huawei announced the launch of Muslim Daily app, its Ramadan application designed especially for fasting users with programs and features that help them perform their daily rituals on time including prayers (Al Salat), reciting the Holy Quran, identifying the Qiblah direction and finding the...

More Details