The factory making the kiswa, or covering of the Kaaba, has recently been upgraded with high-tech machines to speed up the manufacturing process.Mohammed bin Abdullah Bajawda, general manager of the factory, said that under the guidance of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, president of the Two Holy...
Makkah has a high-tech 24-hour control center that has been set up to prevent crime and assist people in need.It is linked to 300 cameras and patrols on the ground, and follows up on alerts and requests for assistance received from members of the public via calls and SMSs, a local publication...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved a new arrangement granting persons with disabilities SR150,000 for their transportation needs. Disabled people had previously received specially equip vehicles. The Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Alqasabi thanked the...
Due to increasing regulatory requirements, risk management oversight has surfaced prominently on the agenda of the KSA and UAE insurance companies’ boards, according to The MENA Insurance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) survey conducted by EY and Munich Re. The survey showed that 41% of...
Giada Technology, an industry leader in mini PCs, embedded computing and servers for small and medium enterprises, has announced the MG-5200SL, a thin mini-ITX form factor motherboard (170x170mm) for the Middle East’s PC market as it continues to shift towards innovative new form factors like...
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh invites families to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan with a delicious Iftar that brings to life a distinctive Ritz-Carlton experience. Featuring cuisines from around the world and the finest delicacies, the Iftar buffet will be hosted in the hotel’s...
To celebrate the Universal Exposition taking place in Milan from May 1 to October 31 2015, Palazzo Parigi has created a dedicated package for guests to enjoy the best of this world-renowned event.Over a six-month period, Milan will become a global showcase where more than 140 participating...
Technology has contributed to simplifying our daily lives and during Ramadan is no exception. The holy month is about worship and giving. With the tools available to us today, we can focus more on worship and less on the tasks that are of lesser importance. There are ample apps that are Ramadan...
The accelerated adoption and unprecedented growth of mobile devices has brought about a fundamental change in the payment and commerce market globally. Over the past few years, there has been a rapid increase in the usage of mobile devices to seamlessly conduct transactions, with mobile banking...
As the sighting of the new moon is drawing near, signifying the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski is delighted to share this magical month in the extravagant landmark that pays tribute to the local Najdi heritage and offers exceptional, premium hospitality standards....
