Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 4:38 am

N-Day fervor: Riyadh turns green

The capital city has turned green with national flags and banners on lampposts and main roads greeting people on the occasion of National Day while many people are seen wearing the national colors to mark the founding of the modern Kingdom 86 years ago by the legendary King Abdul Aziz. Riyadh...

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Government | Thursday 22 September, 2016 3:25 am

Major Dubai street renamed after King Salman

 On the occasion of Saudi National Day, UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al-Sufouh Street, one of Dubai’s most important streets, after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in recognition and appreciation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 10:31 am

Bahri achieves US Coast Guard’s prestigious QUALSHIP 21 certification

Reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most trusted shipping and logistics companies, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has announced the enrollment of its vessels in the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 program, a highly prestigious recognition...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 4:44 am

Shams Dubai initiative creates new energy landscape in Dubai

British ESA astronaut Tim Peake took some incredible photos of Dubai and Palm Jumeirah from a space station recently. He tweeted: ‘Here’s #Dubai at night – always easy to recognise.’ The day picture will be even brighter with the Shams Dubai initiative, when Dubai’s ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:47 am

GMC Terrain and Yukon Lead in their Segment Cost of Ownership in the Kingdom

In recent years, automotive consumer trends have been evolving to reveal a larger presence of more budget-conscious customers. As witnessed by GMC, consumers in Saudi Arabia are becoming more careful and deliberate with their purchases, putting a great deal more consideration and thought into the...

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Government | Wednesday 21 September, 2016 2:09 am

Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably. The Kingdom has proved its...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 3:17 pm

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Celebrates Saudi National Day


Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is proud to welcome the local community to experience our special National Day celebrations. In collaboration with Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is thrilled to present a full week of unique offers in celebration of this...

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Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 9:15 am

SRO orders 238 passenger trips per week

The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has increased the frequency of trains between Riyadh, Dammam, and Hufuf to 238 trips per week starting from Sept. 18, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. The trips between Riyadh and Dammam have been increased to 82 per week, in addition to 68...

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Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 6:09 am

Striving for peace with unlimited aid

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, who is leading the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, confirmed on Monday that the Kingdom's handling of the issue of refugees, which is a result of ethnic conflicts, wars, disasters and struggle, is based on the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 2:30 am

Management agreement signed to open The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh

Yesterday at a signing ceremony and event in Cairo, Latif Group of Companies signed a management agreement to bring The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm el-Sheikh Resort to the Sinai Peninsula. Leading the ceremony was Nasser Abel Latif, Founder & Chairman, Latif Group of Companies and Alex Kyriakidis,...

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