Culture & Education | Saturday 10 January, 2015 1:43 am

Sky is the limit for aviation enthusiasts

Young Saudi aviation enthusiasts here are showing that the sky is the limit if one is prepared to work hard and passionately at fulfilling one’s dreams.Abdulaziz Al-Dakheel is a young Saudi businessman who decided in October 2013 to do exactly that, having dreamed since childhood of becoming a...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 January, 2015 1:41 am

Govt to come down hard on ‘tasattur’

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has intensified its campaign against illegal business ventures (tasattur) being conducted by expatriates in the name of Saudis as part of efforts to put an end to what it called “the most dangerous practice” affecting the Kingdom’s business community.A...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 10 January, 2015 12:57 am

Prince Turki lends a hand in cleaning the environment

Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has underlined the importance of preserving the environment and observing hygiene. He unveiled a ‘carrot and stick’ policy as part of the regulatory framework to keep the environment green and clean.A penalty will be imposed on picnickers...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 10 January, 2015 12:07 am

Audi A7 piloted driving concept arrives in Las Vegas following a 900 kilometer drive

The long-distance test drive with the Audi A7 piloted driving concept concluded this week following its 900-kilometer journey. A selected group of journalists were able to experience piloted driving from behind the wheel during the drive that began in Silicon Valley, California and ended in Las...

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Healthcare | Friday 9 January, 2015 1:13 am

Minister promises better health care services

During a tour of a number of health facilities in Al-Kharj, Health Minister Muhammad Alhayazie vowed to provide the best possible health care for the nation. The minister, accompanied by other high-profile health officials, inspected the area’s health care facilities to understand the patient’s ...

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Business & Money | Friday 9 January, 2015 1:11 am

Fee hike for seasonal work visas proposed

The Shoura Council’s human resources committee has proposed an increase in fees for seasonal visas, with SR1,000 for the visa and a further SR1,000 for an extension.The proposal is part of amendments to regulations governing visas for temporary and seasonal workers announced recently in a royal...

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Business & Money | Friday 9 January, 2015 12:55 am

twofour54 continues its leading role in training talented media

twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority - Abu Dhabi continues its leading role in supporting Arab youth across the region to boost their skills in the media industry. This week a top-level delegation from twofour54 including HE Noura Al Kaabi, twofour54 Chief Executive Officer and ...

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Business & Money | Friday 9 January, 2015 12:34 am

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CELEBRATES FIFTH SUCCESSIVE SALES RECORD

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today revealed record sales results for a fifth consecutive year, with 4,063 cars sold globally during 2014. This exceptional result means that sales have more than quadrupled since 2009.Strong sales were reported worldwide, with double-digit growth in most regions, North ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 9 January, 2015 12:15 am

Icy weather, sandstorms hit Kingdom

Icy weather accompanied by sandstorms hit large parts of the Kingdom on Thursday, reducing visibility on the nation’s roads and resulting in major traffic jams.Motorists should be extra cautious in the dangerous conditions, said Maj. Mohammed Al-Hamadi, spokesman of the Civil Defense Department....

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 January, 2015 4:04 pm

Ipsos News Pulse Survey: 85% of Saudis keep up with the news, mostly on TV

Ipsos has just released its latest News Pulse survey results in Saudi Arabia, to unveil the ‘Newsers’ habits in all possible angles. The term ‘Newsers’ is used to define the individuals who consume the News at least 3 times a week.The first inkling we get from News Pulse KSA conducted by...

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