Business & Money | Saturday 13 February, 2016 6:42 am

Minimum capital for industrial development to be abolished

Under a new ministerial ruling, payment of the minimum capital for industrial development is to be abolished. To support industrial development, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a ministerial decree eliminating the requirement of the minimum capital for the industrial...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 13 February, 2016 5:40 am

Education minister orders separate security department for schools

 A separate department to provide enhanced security to the Kingdom’s schools will be set up in all educational regions, Education Minister Ahmad Mohamed Al-Issa announced on Wednesday. Under the new directive, such departments will be established in all education regions in the...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 13 February, 2016 3:48 am

Alghassan Motors announces sales increase of 165% for Infiniti vehicles in the Kingdom

Alghassan Motors, the authorised dealer for Infiniti vehicles in Saudi Arabia today announced its successful closing of 2015 with an increase in sales of 165% compared to the same period in 2014.    The double digit growth with almost 1,800 vehicles delivered to customers makes it...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 13 February, 2016 3:22 am

Never miss important Tweets from people you follow

You follow hundreds of people on Twitter — maybe thousands — and when you open Twitter, it can feel like you’ve missed some of their most important Tweets. Today, we’re excited to share a new timeline feature that helps you catch up on the best Tweets from people you...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 February, 2016 8:00 am

German presence at Janadriyah adds new dimensions to ties

The ongoing Janadriyah national heritage and culture festival welcomed German government representatives as the guests of honor, marking a new era in Saudi-German ties. Detlef Daues, chief executive officer of a German business group, said: “It is indeed an honor to be part of such a...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 February, 2016 7:50 am

Riyadh governor opens first festival for the handicapped

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the first festival for families with handicapped members at the King Fahd Cultural Center (KFCC) on Wednesday evening.  The festival, which will last for three days, features a bazaar that displays handicrafts and other products made by...

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Culture & Education | Friday 12 February, 2016 7:38 am

Prince Khaled writes poem to inspire troops at southern borders

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has written a patriotic poem to inspire Saudi troops at the southern borders. Titled, “I wish to be with you,” the poem infuses encouragement in the hearts and minds of troops guarding the borders in Najran, Asir and Jazan. It also expresses in...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 12 February, 2016 7:28 am

World Energy Congress 2016 – Media Registration Open

With less than 8 months to go until the 23rd World Energy Congress, the organising committee is delighted to confirm that media registration is now open. The Congress, which takes place in Istanbul between 9th and 13th October 2016 is regarded as the most influential and inclusive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 February, 2016 5:55 am

Four Seasons Hotel Brings A Feast Of Saudi Flaveros To Iit's Guests Every Thursday

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is proud to welcome the local community to experience the Saudi theme night at Elements restaurant every Thursday.    As part of our continued efforts in promoting culinary cultural experiences of the Saudi cuisine, our Saudi Chef Ali Bin Yousef who...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 February, 2016 4:55 am

GOIC takes part in the “Contemporary Functions of States from a Knowledge Economy Perspective” Conference

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) participated in the “Contemporary Functions of States from a Knowledge Economy Perspective” Conference held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. The conference...

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