Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 3:58 pm

Al-Jasser Said: “Bank Albilad Grows Rapidly with 117 Owned Branches”

H.E Mr. Khaled Bin Sulaiman Al-Jasser, CEO of Albilad Bank has inaugurated the initiation of bank’s business at Al-Mubarraz Branch Headquarters in Al- Ahsa Province – Eastern District and Al-Qunfudah Branch - Makkah Al-Mukarramah District in the presence of H.E Mr. Fadha Bin Bain Al-Baqmi,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:59 pm

France will be attending CABSAT in Dubai in March 2015

This year, Business France is proud to present 20 innovative companies on the French Pavilion. The audiovisual sector in France is mainly driven by the development of digital technology that has led to radical changes both in industry and in the services development. The major event of recent years ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:56 pm

Mazola wins the Product of the Year Award

The biggest brand names from across the gulf gathered under one roof to recognize the most innovative products of 2015. Mazola, one of the pioneers of healthy food products in the gulf, was awarded the prestigious Product of the Year Award (POY) for its Sunflower Oil in the cooking oil category at...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:52 pm

SIGMA PAINTS launched “Sigmulto Safari” in KSA

a new and uniquely bolding collection of paint colours inspired from the Junglelife, was recently introduced in the Saudi market by Sigma Paints. This new and specific wall application, has been hugely acclaimed by Saudi families, willing and daring animating their indoors with the wild exotic...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:42 pm

67% of working women believe workplace equality to be on par with Western countries

While 43% of working women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region believe they are paid less than their male counterparts, the general sentiment is that workplace equality across the region has grown to be on par with working environments in the Western world. Further data from the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:25 am

Experts call for top positions in private sector firms to be filled with nationals

Human resource experts have asked the Ministry of Labor to implement a recently issued regulation which stipulates that establishments with over 50 employees should nationalize a minimum of six percent of their leadership posts. Chairman of the Human Resource Committee in Jeddah’s Chamber of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:18 am

Justice Ministry, SAMA launch electronic links

The Ministry of Justice and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency have forged an electronic link with each other in a coordinated move to fight financial crime.Ministry of Justice Undersecretary for Crimes and Execution Khaled Al-Dawoud said that the e-link between the two organizations will ensure...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 March, 2015 1:18 am

SABIC showcases innovative products at Printing, Packaging, Plastics and Petrochemicals exhibition

SABIC showcased its range of innovative products in construction, printing and packaging at the 12th Saudi Exhibition for Printing, Packaging, Plastics and Petrochemicals 2015 held at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events from March 1 to 3. SABIC was the Diamond Sponsor of the exhibition.SABIC also...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 March, 2015 1:05 am

The Emir of Asir honors Al-Jazeera Paints during the International Day for Civil Defense

His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdul Aziz, Emir of Asir honored Al-Jazeera Paints, the giant of high quality paints industry in the Middle East and surrounding regions on the International Day for Civil Defense 1436H which was held under the slogan: “Risk Free Sustainable...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 March, 2015 12:34 am

Taxi shortage as raids apply brakes on illegal drivers

Wary of labor raids, several taxi drivers have stopped working. This development has led to a taxi shortage. Also, many taxi drivers refuse to ferry people to places that require passing security checkpoints.Many taxi drivers have not transferred their sponsorships to their respective employers....

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