Business & Money | Thursday 1 January, 2015 10:24 am

KAEC prepares phase-two of Industrial Valley project

The King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is preparing the Industrial Valley phase- two land plots in continuation of phase one that is linked to King Abdullah Port. This comes by granting expert contractors to ensure a comprehensive infrastructure and sophisticated services that meet all the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 1 January, 2015 9:53 am

All hospitals ordered to treat emergency cases

New Health Minister Mohammed Ali Alhayazie has ordered all government and private hospitals to treat patients needing emergency care, and warned that there would be penalties for those failing to comply.In a circular issued to health facilities on Wednesday, Alhayazie said that they must provide...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 January, 2015 9:52 am

Crown prince: Charity sets us apart from other nations

Women nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and charities dominated the winners of this year’s King Khaled Award, indicating the growing role of Saudi women in social welfare and empowerment.Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, handed over the prizes and awards on behalf of ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 January, 2015 9:50 am

80 countries to participate in Marrakesh WAMY conference

The 12th conference of World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) will be in the historical Moroccan city of Marrakesh from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1.Announcing this, Saleh Al-Wohaiby, secretary general of the WAMY, told a press conference here that WAMY conference is themed “Youth in Changing World.”...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

RAKEZ enters into strategic alliance with FAB

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s safest financial institutions, have signed an agreement to offer RAKEZ clients special banking benefits and solutions designed specifically to meet their business...

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Government | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

Dubai Customs: 100 percent Emiratisation in inspection cadre

Dubai Customs has confirmed that Emiratisation percentage in customs inspection staff reached 100 percent, with 1691 inspectors accounting for 46 percent of the organization’s total workforce. The milestone makes Dubai Customs a role model in supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

Senior Security Decision Makers Gather in Riyadh for IDC Security Roadshow

International Data Corporation (IDC) today hosted more than 200 of Saudi Arabia's most influential security decision makers at the Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski in Riyadh for the 2019 edition of the IDC Security Roadshow. Running under the theme of 'Business Security: Risk &...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

Uber launches new Community Guidelines to make every trip enjoyable for both riders and drivers

Today, Uber announced the launch of its new Community Guidelines as part of its endeavor to create a safe experience and fostering mutual respect, for both riders and partner-drivers using the app, across the Middle East region.    Those star ratings at the end of the trip matter;...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

12,000 apply for Red Sea Development Company scholarship

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the master developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) to award 120 scholarships for undergraduate studies commencing this academic year 2019-2020. The...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

COVID-19: Information on Nissan operations in Africa, Middle East, India region

In response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, Nissan has announced a temporary suspension to production in its Africa, Middle East and India region. This action follows the advice and guidance of respective national governments, and is being taken to safeguard the wellbeing of staff,...

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