Culture & Education | Monday 10 August, 2015 2:02 am

Education Ministry cancels night classes

The Ministry of Education has directed all educational departments throughout the Kingdom to apply the semester system for the secondary education level at the night schools for adults (males), and discontinue the open nightly education system. In a circular issued by Education Minister Azzam...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 August, 2015 1:10 am

Oman Air Continues Its Support To Salalah Tourism Festival

Oman Air continues it support as the Official Airline of the annual Salalah Tourism Festival signifying the airline’s long-term commitment to the event, which it has supported for many years.   As part of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 August, 2015 3:30 pm

Performance and precision powered by unparalleled optical innovation

From work to play, the new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70MM F2.8E ED VR brings advanced NIKKOR optical innovation to photographers in the constant pursuit of imaging perfection, as announced today by Nikon Middle East & Africa FZE.   The lens is the first in the NIKKOR range to feature an...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 9 August, 2015 3:06 pm

NWC completes huge SAR 167 million expansion for wastewater treatment plant in Taif

NWC said it has finished an expansion project for a wastewater triple treatment plant in Wadi Al-Araj, north of Taif, at a total cost of SAR 167 million, increasing capacity by 80,000 m3 daily. The total capacity of Taif environment treatment plants has been raised from 67,000 m3 to 147,000 m3...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 2:57 pm

IKEA Saudi Arabia Encourages Customers to be Creative with New Vitality Range

As part of its ongoing commitment to offer a better everyday life for all, Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co. Ltd., IKEA Saudi Arabia, the leading home furnishings company in the region, has launched a limited edition collection, HEMSMAK, which consists of a large variety of jars,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 August, 2015 2:54 pm

#WhyNewZealand Scholarship Winners Announced

New Zealand Ambassador, HE Hamish MacMaster has announced the Saudi scholarship winners to travel to New Zealand as part of a Government social media competition to encourage Saudi students to study in New Zealand.   The eight winners of the #WhyNewZealand competition will receive full...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 August, 2015 2:51 pm

Microsoft Launches Dynamics CRM App for tablets and phones

Microsoft has announced the availability of Dynamics CRM App for tablets and phones on its Windows Store, making it easier to download for users of windows enabled hand held devices. The move is geared towards enhancing collaboration within organizations that currently use Dynamics CRM and to also...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 9 August, 2015 12:46 pm

Experience the Touch of Nature this summer with Stenders’ Natural Body Cream Range

  Luxuriate in the natural scents of Stenders’ body creams in Peony, Cranberry and Chocolate Vanilla. With exhilarating fresh fragrances and deeply nourishing shea butter, the collection of body creams is sure to enhance the natural softness of the skin.     Peony Body ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 August, 2015 11:59 am

Kuwait Finance House takes part in the 15th Industrialists’ Conference as Diamond Sponsor

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that Kuwait Finance House (Baytak) has joined the sponsors of the 15th Industrialists’ Conference “Foreign Direct Investment in GCC and its impact on industry” as Diamond Sponsor of this key event hosted by the State ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 August, 2015 11:50 am

Pride and Frustration in Gulf Banks

Staff in Gulf banks are both proud of, and frustrated by, their work, according to Hay Group. Research conducted in the region by the global management consulting firm shows that banking staff are proud of their work in what they see as a prestigious industry but also feel stifled by their...

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