Minister of Education Ahmad Al-Issa issued a ruling suspending issuance of new licenses for health programs in private universities and colleges, citing the need to develop and modernize the licensing mechanism.
The decision is valid for two years, during which a scientific committee will be...
Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" has successfully completed the implementation of regional interconnection project with Iraq by the high-speed fiber-optic network to be part of a broadband network.
The implementation of the project included the provision of special infrastructure of...
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a contract with Gulf Start Factory for Petroleum Industries, owners of the Neutron and Shield brands, to lease a 15,677-square-meter parcel of land in the Industrial Valley.
With construction set to begin later this year, the...
Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) reported consolidated net income after tax of $41.7 million for the six months ended 30th June 2016, compared to $47.3 million in the prior year period. Net income after tax in the second quarter was $31.2 million compared to $20.9 million in the prior year...
Despite the numerous expansion projects underway in the Holy City of Makkah, the number of pilgrims making their way to the region during the Holy Month of Ramadan was barely affected as more than 6.3 million visitors came to the city.
Makkah, the direction of all Muslims, offers lodgings to...
H.E. Dr. Faisal Abdullah Al-Saud, CEO of the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), has met executives from international computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to celebrate their expanding strategic partnership.
He was joined at a special ceremony at the Qiyas headquarters in...
Sharjah Media Corporation is preparing to launch the ninth edition of its Sharjah Munshid Programme, from 24th August – 7th September, an initiative held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to identify the...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced a one-month salary bonus to all Saudi soldiers involved in Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope.
The king made the announcement on his return to Jeddah from Morocco on Sunday.
According to the order, released on SPA,...
There is a deep bond between Saudis and Dubai, especially during the summer when the city is brimming with not-to-be-missed deals, promotions offering fabulous prizes and fun-filled entertainment for the whole family, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), in addition to special offers from...
Fakieh Leisure and Entertainment Group – Tarfeeh Fakieh, and Smoalfker Center for educational consulting, hosted various events for a number of children with special needs who are the beneficiaries of Smoalfker's initiative, Rawafed. Held under the slogan "Eidkom Mubarak", ...