Business & Money | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:15 am

Bahrain king, Alwaleed discuss regional and economic issues

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), visited Bahrain on Wednesday. Prince Alwaleed was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, personal representative of King Hamad at Bahrain International Airport.The prince was accompanied by a delegation that included...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:13 am

SCTA to develop handicraft sector

The Ministry of Social Affairs and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has signed an agreement to boost the handicraft sector.The National Handicraft Program, known as Bari, is also involved in the initiative to raise the quality of products for sale on international...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:09 am

Damaging monuments will invite jail, fines

All the monuments in the Kingdom and in marine areas under the Saudi Arabia’s jurisdiction are public property, said Director-General of the Legal Department at the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities, Faisal Al-Fadil.“Anyone who alters or damages an archaeological or heritage site or ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:07 am

Love Jeddah? Keep it clean, segregate waste at source

In a landmark decision, the Jeddah Municipality has launched a project to segregate waste at source in eight districts, with the motto: “I love Jeddah. I will keep it clean.”As part of the project, under the auspices of Mayor Hani Abu Ras, three bins of different colors — red, blue and green...

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Healthcare | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:04 am

OIC chief calls for all-out fight against malaria

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Iyad Madani has called upon the member states to continue to accord due attention to malaria control and elimination. He was speaking at a conference and photo exhibition organized on the eve of World Malaria Day, which falls on April...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:02 am

Mataf will be fully operational in Ramadan

The expansion of the mataf, or circumambulation area around the Kaaba, will be ready this Ramadan, with a capacity for 100,000 worshippers an hour.This was confirmed on Friday by Sultan Al-Qurashi, director of project management at the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, according...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 April, 2015 12:03 am

AlãanMini puts Riyadh’s little artists on the map

Alãan proudly announces its newest project AlãanMini – launching in time for Saudi Design Week. AlãanMini nurtures the creative talent of your children, while showcasing unique local designs in children’s clothing, furniture and other objects. It’s the only Design Week event for mothers...

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Government | Friday 24 April, 2015 11:26 am

Govt gives SR30,000 to poor family

The Ministry of Social Affairs has given SR30,000 to a family of 18 living in a tin shack in Baha, with plans to build them a decent house for free.Ahmad bin Ibrahim Al-Assmi, director of the ministry’s branch in the region, said the amount would be deposited in the family’s social welfare...

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Technology & IT | Friday 24 April, 2015 11:23 am

Microsoft donates software to charity

Microsoft has donated $310,000 worth of software to Al-Nahda women’s charity to help it process financial transactions.Al-Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women is the Kingdom’s oldest charity for women.“We believe technology can do amazing things,” said Samir Noman, president of Microsoft...

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Healthcare | Friday 24 April, 2015 10:56 am

Saudi medic scales Everest ... for a cause

Saudi dentist Dr. Nasreen Al-Hoqail said she embarked on an adventurous Everest journey to draw world attention to a rare disease of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which has hit her son Talal.“I underwent intensive training for this difficult journey since December last year and ...

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