Government | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:49 am

Ministry takes precautionary measures against new virus

The Ministry of Health has put in place its precautionary plan and procedures aimed at preventing the entry of the Zika virus during the Haj season this year. This involves examining those arriving from countries affected by the virus, isolating infected individuals and providing treatment at...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:44 am

New regulations set for teachers’ early retirement

The Ministry of Education said teachers can apply for early retirement through calculating the years of service in the education sector. All education departments have been directed to consider the requests of teachers with over 25 years of service, while the Bureau of School Affairs at the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:34 am

Souq Okaz to feature intellectual activities

The ninth edition of Souq Okaz festival kicks off on Thursday and will continue till Sunday. The official inauguration ceremony, however, will take place a day before, at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.  Abdul Elah Banajah, head of the committee supervising the cultural program of Souq Okaz, said...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:17 am

Red Sea Mall Launches Sharia’s Safari as Sponsor of Jeddah Ghair Festival

The Red Sea Mall, Jeddah’s biggest shopping center and family entertainment district, recently launched the “Sharai Safari”, a fun filled, educational family event as part of the Jeddah Ghair Festival, of which the Red Sea Mall is the diamond sponsor.  The free ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 August, 2015 3:15 am

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, the Essential Tablet for Experiencing Digital Content

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced the global launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date. Samsung’s newest Galaxy tablet continuously delivers a stunning Super AMOLED display perfectly optimized for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The Galaxy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 12:30 am

Explorers Launches at PER AQUUM Niyama

You and your young charges follow the winding curves of a sandy trail into the lush green island jungle on the isle of Play. The outside world slips away and you enter a world where imagination reigns and encounters with the surreal await at every corner.   A giant caterpillar greets you ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 August, 2015 4:30 am

Asir citizens, visitors warned against rain-related risks

The directorate of Civil Defense in Asir region has issued a warning of the risks associated with rain and weather fluctuation in many provinces of the region and urged residents and visitors to keep off valleys and water bodies. "The General Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME)...

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Business & Money | Saturday 8 August, 2015 3:58 am

National Center for Social Research HQ inaugurated

Social Affairs Minister Majid Al-Qassabi recently inaugurated the new headquarters of the National Center for Social Research in the Rawdah district in the Saudi capital.  Al-Qassabi, also the chairman of the center’s board of directors, thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 8 August, 2015 2:38 am

Toshiba Develops World's First 16-die Stacked NAND Flash Memory with TSV Technology

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the development of the world’s first*1 16-die (max.) stacked NAND flash memory utilizing Through Silicon Via (TSV) technology. The prototype will be shown at Flash Memory Summit 2015, to be held from August 11 to 13 in Santa Clara,...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 8 August, 2015 2:10 am

Panasonic to Start the Mass-Production of the Highly Sensitive Curved Touch Panel

Panasonic Corporation today announced that it will start the mass-production of the capacitive-type, highly sensitive, multi-touch capable automotive curved touch panel at the end of September 2015. The panels can enhance the design flexibility of vehicle cockpits and the operability of the panels...

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