Business & Money | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 2:51 pm

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT 2018 DIBS FEATURING KEY-INDUSTRY LEADERS

FINTECH’S FINEST TO ATTEND   2018 is all set to start with an event which promises to be the biggest fintech happening in Dubai till date. The Dubai International Blockchain Summit 2018 (DIBS) will feature technology leaders and concept advocates within the Blockchain industry....

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 1:48 pm

​STC Solutions Selects Qualys to Deliver Comprehensive Security and Compliance Solutions in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

STC integrates the Qualys Private Cloud Platform and its suite of Cloud Apps to expand its managed security services offerings    Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecommunications company in the Middle East and Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 9:41 am

Key insights emerge as the 24th World Islamic Banking Conference kicks off in Bahrain

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the 24th edition of The World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC), the largest and most prestigious gathering of Islamic banking and finance leaders in the world, is presently taking place...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 9:00 am

Aramco lifts spending plans to $414bn over next decade

Saudi Aramco plans to raise its spending to $414 billion over the next 10 years, including on infrastructure and drilling, as the state oil giant moves into new businesses, executives said.   The spending plan is higher than Aramco’s projection last year of around $334 billion by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 8:01 am

Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage chief highlights tourism’s role in maintaining peace

Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) President Prince Sultan bin Salman on Monday iterated that Saudi Arabia’s care for tourism and heritage represents its care for the global human history and heritage in its capacity as the cradle of Islam and as the junction of...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 6:38 am

Electricity tariffs to be revised from Jan. 1

The Council of Ministers has approved gradual revision of energy prices in the Kingdom including changes to electricity tariffs effective from Jan. 1. 2018, the Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) announced on Tuesday. Residential electricity consumption of 1-6000 KW/h...

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Government | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 6:00 am

Citizens’ Fund: First deposit of allowance on Dec. 21

The government will make the first deposit of monetary allowance for the beneficiaries of the Citizen’s Account Program on Dec. 21, it was announced. This follows the approval of the policies of the program by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The policies include details of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 3:16 pm

‘Noon’ now LIVE in Saudi Arabia marking 
a new era for e-commerce in the Kingdom

Noon, the region’s most exciting and beloved online shopping experience, goes live today at mid-day in Saudi Arabia. An exciting day for the region, Noon opens the door to a new era for e-commerce in the Kingdom.   Noon launches with a broad range of exciting products and offers...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 2:40 pm

Shaker Group Successfully Participates in Saso 6th National Quality Conference

Shaker Group has recently participated in the SASO 6th National Quality Conference, organized by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization “SASO”. The Co0nfrence was held at Sheraton Dammam, from 28 to 30 November 2017. This Conference, made under the patronage of His...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 December, 2017 1:10 pm

The 6th Edition of ArabNet Riyadh Takes Off

Over 1800 regional/international digital professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at ArabNet Riyadh to discuss the future of digital business in the region. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), hosted by King Abdulaziz City for...

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