Culture & Education | Saturday 27 February, 2016 2:30 pm

Prince Khaled orders opening of two colleges

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has ordered the Taif University management to establish two colleges for boys and girls in Taysan Province. The Makkah governor, who’s also an adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, issued the order while on a visit to the province...

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Government | Saturday 27 February, 2016 2:27 pm

New smart system to ease congestion at Grand Mosque

A new smart system is ready to manage rush and security arrangements at the Grand Mosque, a top Saudi official said. The “Rased” system has been developed in cooperation with Umm Al-Qura University, said Col. Badr bin Saud Al-Saud of the directorate of Haj and Umrah security...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 27 February, 2016 11:49 am

Givenchy Five “Shark” Watches now at Paris Gallery

Riccardo Tisci introduces the new GIVENCHY watch, named Five “Shark”. Definitely masculine, this luxury timepiece draws its inspiration from Riccardo Tisci’s iconic predator, the shark, and translates the traditional aesthetic codes of diver watches into the contemporary designer...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 February, 2016 11:48 am

KAEC TO LAUNCH THE SECOND ROUND OF AL-SHUROOQ COMMUNITY READY-BUILT RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN JEDDAH

Following the success of its sales event in Riyadh, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) announces the second sales launch event of the affordable apartment homes in its newly built Al-Shurooq community. The apartments form part of Phase 1 of the district. The event to showcase the apartment homes...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 27 February, 2016 11:35 am

Anticipation on the rise as top 12 finalists of Lexus Design Award 2016 are announced

Lexus International has recently announced the 12 finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2016. First launched in 2013 to foster the growth of ideas that can contribute to society, this international design competition aims to support young up-and-coming creators from around the world. The fourth...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 February, 2016 9:45 am

New era of procurement and supply management for business and organisations in all sectors is hailed in the region

A special  one-day event held earlier this month called Building Procurement Capabilities in KSA, was held in the Sofitel hotel in Khobar, in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia to celebrate the success of Saudi Arabian nationals in procurement and supply management and for discussion about...

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Healthcare | Saturday 27 February, 2016 9:18 am

Successful Institutional Coverage of Middle East Healthcare Company

Samba Capital & Investment Management Company (“Samba Capital”) (Authorized by the Capital Market Authority, license No. 07069-37 and located in Kingdom Center, King Fahd Road in Riyadh), the Financial Advisor, Lead Manager, Book-runner and Sole Underwriter in respect of the Initial ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 February, 2016 5:58 am

Leading Genetics and Cancer Researchers Honoured With King Faisal International Prize

Spanning the fields of science, literature and Islamic thought, the seven recipients of this year's King Faisal International Prize - the most prestigious award in the Islamic world - have been announced. The 2016 laureates are due to visit Saudi Arabia in March to receive their...

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Healthcare | Friday 26 February, 2016 10:05 am

KSA facility to produce life-saving medicine

Commerce and Industry Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah launched the second phase of what will be the country’s largest drug plant. Al-Rabiah laid the foundation stone for the project in Sudair City for Industry and Business, 100 km north of the capital. Al-Rabiah said Custodian of the Two Holy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 February, 2016 8:34 am

QATAR AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS FOOD FESTIVAL PACKAGES 
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Qatar Airways Holidays today introduces special travel packages designed specifically for the 2016 Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), hosted in Doha from 22 – 28 March. QIFF has grown in recent years to become of the region’s most anticipated festivals, showcasing cuisine from...

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