Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:43 am

STC awards Gemalto and Comarch to implement new IoT connectivity platform

Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecommunication services provider in the Middle East and North Africa and the leading operator within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, and Comarch, a global powerhouse specialized in the design,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 7:01 am

Makkah emir to open Jeddah Economic Forum today

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, will inaugurate the Jeddah Economic Forum 2016 (JEF) at Jeddah Hilton on Tuesday. More than 80 high-profile Saudi and international economic experts and business leaders will attend the three-day event with ...

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Government | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 6:58 am

Kingdom seeks oil price stability

The Kingdom remains committed to a stable oil market and will continue to communicate with major producers to prevent price fluctuations. This was the message from the country’s Cabinet ministers at their meeting held at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday chaired by Custodian of the Two...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 6:51 am

Shoura okays National Strategy for Housing

The Shoura Council on Monday approved the National Strategy for Housing that outlines the mechanism to make housing available for people with special needs, widows, orphans and divorcees who do not have the support of their families. The session was chaired by the Council President Sheikh...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 5:49 am

Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai to serve up a delicious helping of activities during Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2016

To mark Dubai Food Festival, Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai—in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE)—are offering visitors a programme of culinary fun and the opportunity to help children in need with a new charity initiative “Draw for...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 5:28 am

Huawei Opening up Massive Commercial Use of 4.5G & 5G Broadband, the Backbone of a Digital Economy

This past week’s Mobile World Congress saw Huawei and other heavyweights from the mobile industry lay the foundation for wider commercial use of 4.5G & 5G broadband—considered the backbone of today’s digital economy.   Huawei Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO Guo...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 4:24 am

Souq.com raises more than AED 1 Billion

Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest online retail and marketplace platform, announced today that it has completed a funding round of more than                                  AED 1 Billion (USD 275 million), ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 3:35 am

The new BMW X1. Urban all-rounder delivers boundless driving pleasure to the Kingdom

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Saudi Arabia, has welcomed the new BMW X1 to its showrooms across the Kingdom. Having already sold more than 740,000 units worldwide, the newest addition X1 is already turning heads with its new design, a sporting character ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 5:13 pm

People could become “uninsurable” thanks to use of big data

The ability to collect and use highly personalised data could mean factors like genetics, how active you are or whether you need to drive at night means insurance products could become unaffordable - or insurers may refuse to take on certain risks. Audit insights: insurance, based on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 29 February, 2016 5:03 pm

HRH Prince of Riyadh lays foundation stone for The Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Dur Hospitality has celebrated laying the foundation stone of the Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter  and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. Both properties are expected to open in 2018, adding...

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