Government | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 4:00 am

King to commission new fighter aircraft F15-SA today

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will commission on Wednesday F15-SA fighter aircraft during the inauguration of King Faisal Air Academy’s 50th anniversary marking its foundation. The F15-SA jets, also known as ‘Eagle Fighters,’ will join a growing Saudi Royal Air...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 1:05 am

Euro zone starts year with solid economic growth, but risks ahead

The euro zone started 2017 by maintaining solid economic growth as a weaker currency boosted orders for goods and services, a survey showed, but rising political risks could soon take their toll. Growth in Germany’s private sector slowed slightly in January but in France activity rose to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 1:29 pm

When luxury and happiness come together ... Hyatt hotels.. Life is beautiful

Dubai/ Yasmeen Hinnawi Exclusive: Eye of Riyadh  A person needs to wind down and find relaxation time after a long and hectic busy day at the office. This person needs to find calmness and serenity especially in a busy city like Dubai. There is no place better than Hyatt hotel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 1:19 pm

Jeddah’s Newest Destination for the Young and Hip Travellers Looking for Style at an Affordable Price

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, is expanding its presence across the region with 15 new hotels and resorts scheduled to open by the end of 2017. With the debut of the chain’s new lifestyle property in Jeddah,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 4:06 am

GASTAT, CSC form national committee on data

A national committee has been formed to regulate the relationship between the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC). Khulood bint Abdulaziz Al-Dhakeel was chosen as the chairperson of the committee, while Waleed Bin Sabah Al-Sabah and Ali Bin Jumma will...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 3:09 am

France FM in Riyadh to reaffirm partnership

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to reaffirm the allies’ “strategic partnership”. Ayrault, on his first ministerial visit to the Kingdom, “will discuss the main regional issues, particularly the situations in Yemen, Iraq, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 3:03 am

Madinah airport ranked second best in Mideast

The Airport Council International (ACI) has ranked Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah as the second best airport in the Middle East for the second quarter of 2016. The ACI evaluated the region’s top 10 airports, and the airport got 4.65 out of a possible five...

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Technology & IT | Monday 23 January, 2017 12:38 pm

Siemens and Strata to develop MENA’s first 3D-printed aircraft interior parts for Etihad

Three of the biggest global players in industrial equipment manufacturing and aviation - Siemens AG, Strata Manufacturing PJSC and Etihad Airways - are to work together to develop the first 3D-printed parts for aircraft interiors in the Middle East and North Africa.    The...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 January, 2017 5:19 am

Public transport projects in Jeddah get the green light

A ministerial committee supervising public transport in Makkah region offered three public transport projects in Jeddah with the participation of the private sector. The projects include the Corniche Tram which is parallel to Jeddah’s Northern Corniche Road, the Marine Taxi that links...

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Government | Monday 23 January, 2017 4:11 am

King calls for rain-seeking prayer

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer all over the Kingdom on Thursday, the Royal Court said in statement issued today. The statement urged all to repent and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty. ...

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