Business & Money | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 4:30 am

SR500-billion Madinah projects on track

The massive SR500 billion expansion projects under way in Madinah are on track and becoming a reality for all to see, said Prince Faisal bin Salman, governor of the city, here recently. Speaking at the opening of a forum and exhibition on the city’s projects, Prince Faisal said the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 3:33 am

Pilgrims assured best health care

 Pilgrims arriving for this year’s annual Haj should be reassured that “Haj preparations are proceeding well, and as ever, we have outstanding medical services on site and on standby to serve the pilgrims,” Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih said here. The health minister...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 3:09 am

Etihad to implement ‘Amadeus Fare Families’ tool in indirect channels to accelerate international growth

Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announced that Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will implement the Amadeus Fare Families tool in the indirect channel, to support its innovative merchandising strategy. The move to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 3:01 am

Strategic Partnership Binds Mohammad Al Mojil Group (MMG) & Eydat Al Khaleej

Mohammad Al Mojil Group Company (MMG), a specialized Saudi  contracting company, announces on Monday Sept. 14, 2015 a memorandum of understanding with Aydat Al Khaleej Co. Ltd.; a limited liability company presided by HH Prince Sultan Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabeer; and active in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 2:32 am

GCC officials to discuss key issues before UN meet

Key regional issues, with special reference to the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, will top the agenda of talks between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers in the Saudi capital on Tuesday.  “The meeting will review key regional and international issues including...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 12:24 am

SEC’s peak power load hits record high

Saudi Electricity Co.'s (SEC)'s peak electricity load hit its highest level ever in August driven by local demand for power during the hot summer, the Gulf's largest utility said on Sunday. SEC's peak load rose by 10.2 percent to 62,260 megawatts (MW) from 56,547 MW a year...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:13 pm

JAC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Its Italian Design Center

On the afternoon of July 29th, the JAC Italian design center celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Turin.  The JAC Italian Research & Development (R&D) center in Italy is a world-class independent R&D base that makes full use of the Italian automobile industry’s human...

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Technology & IT | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:08 pm

Introducing Periscope’s Landscape feature

You asked, we delivered! In the latest version of iOS and Android, Periscopers can now hold their phones either in portrait or landscape. Here’s how it works: Viewers can continue holding their device in portrait, or match the broadcaster’s orientation to maintain full screen video....

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Technology & IT | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:05 pm

Thuraya Doubles the Choice With New SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot

Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications today unveiled a new generation of SatSleeve models, offering greater choice, improved quality and a new hotspot option.  When SatSleeve was launched in 2013 it pioneered the "bring...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:01 pm

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Donates SAR 1,455,000 to 11 Local Charities

In line with its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, McDonald’s Saudi Arabia donated all the proceeds received from its annual “Charity Book Campaign” which amounted to a staggering SAR 1,455,000, to 11 local children’s charity organizations, spreading hope and...

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