Government | Tuesday 23 August, 2016 6:32 am

E-program for pilgrims launched

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched Monday an electronic campaign, “Serving Haj pilgrims and visitors is a matter of pride for us.” He commended the positive results of electronic services for Haj pilgrims and visitors. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the head of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 August, 2016 6:20 am

Deputy crown prince chairs Saudi economic council meeting

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the weekly Council of Economic Affairs and Development meeting in Jeddah on Monday evening. The council discussed items related to the Saudi economy and development of the nation and took necessary recommendations on these issues. ...

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Government | Tuesday 23 August, 2016 6:12 am

Tawafa offices complete preparations to serve pilgrims

With the beginning of the Haj season this year, the whole Kingdom, with its men and women, are preparing to achieve a new record success in crowd management and in the delivery of the finest services to make the biggest crowds in the history of any city as comfortable as possible. The delivery of...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:58 pm

‘Al Dawaa’ Launches E-Store Exclusively on SOUQ.com

SOUQ.com, the Middle East’s largest online retail and marketplace platform has announced the launch of an exclusive e-store of the award winning Al Dawaa Pharmacies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This collaboration will provide customers in the KSA a convenient access to an extensive...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:09 pm

SADAFCO Launches Solar Power Project in Riyadh

After announcing its investment in a SAR 2 million solar power project in its Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) last October, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has now commenced operations utilizing a photovoltaic (PV)-diesel hybrid system that can deliver up to 40...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 10:42 am

Saudi American Glass wins projects worth SR 20 million

Saudi American Glass [SAG], a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and a leading processor of architectural high-performance flat glass across the Middle East, has signed new projects valued over SR 20 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The new projects awarded to SAG include...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:06 am

‘King Salman’s Center for relief mission is noble’

Bogdanov, meanwhile, described the mission of King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works Center, in support of those who are in need of assistance in all parts of the world, as noble and honest. He said, “We appreciate very highly this activity as it is a very significant...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:03 am

Free medical aid ensured for workers of affected firms

Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani and Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah have decided to extend medical facilities to workers at Saudi Oger and Binladen free of charge in the government hospitals, a local publication reported. This is in response to Custodian of the Two...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 7:35 am

Saudi Arabia ‘is going through remarkable economic transition’

Abdul Latif Jameel was named the newest Innovation Member of the New Cities Foundation, a global non-profit organization that aims to shape a better urban future for all.  Abdul Latif Jameel thus joins other global corporate and institutional members of NCF such as Cisco, Toyota Mobility...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 21 August, 2016 12:07 pm

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia collaborates with Princess Noura University

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has recently collaborated with Princess Noura University and Dublin City University to help students with the development of the skills required by industry to face future challenges. A number of female Saudi students were the first to participate in an intensive three to ...

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