Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 6:30 am

Makkah glows after sunset

Makkah has been illuminated with thousands of clear and colorful lights on palms trees, in tunnels, around parking lots and along major roads.This yearly tradition is an attempt by the municipality to beautify the city during Ramadan, said Bandar Khalid Nouh, the municipality’s maintenance and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 5:29 am

Saudi women can become hotel chefs

The Ministry of Labor has decided to allow Saudi women to become chefs at hotels.However, it would continue to ban them from working in these positions at furnished apartments because they are often exploited to work as receptionists or in other jobs, a local publication has reported.Many Saudi...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:31 am

Kiswa factory gets high tech upgrade

The factory making the kiswa, or covering of the Kaaba, has recently been upgraded with high-tech machines to speed up the manufacturing process.Mohammed bin Abdullah Bajawda, general manager of the factory, said that under the guidance of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, president of the Two Holy...

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Government | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:30 am

High-tech system protects Makkah

Makkah has a high-tech 24-hour control center that has been set up to prevent crime and assist people in need.It is linked to 300 cameras and patrols on the ground, and follows up on alerts and requests for assistance received from members of the public via calls and SMSs, a local publication...

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Government | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:28 am

Disabled to be given SR150,000 for transportation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved a new arrangement granting persons with disabilities SR150,000 for their transportation needs. Disabled people had previously received specially equip vehicles. The Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Alqasabi thanked the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 4:17 am

41% of insurance companies in KSA and UAE believe there is a need to improve risk management framework

Due to increasing regulatory requirements, risk management oversight has surfaced prominently on the agenda of the KSA and UAE insurance companies’ boards, according to The MENA Insurance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) survey conducted by EY and Munich Re. The survey showed that 41% of...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 2:21 am

Giada Reveals Thin Mini ITX Motherboard

Giada Technology, an industry leader in mini PCs, embedded computing and servers for small and medium enterprises, has announced the MG-5200SL, a thin mini-ITX form factor motherboard (170x170mm) for the Middle East’s PC market as it continues to shift towards innovative new form factors like...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 6:10 pm

A NEW GLORIOUS RAMADAN SETTING WELCOMES THE GUESTS OF THE RITZ-CARLTON, RIYADH DURING THIS HOLLY MONTH

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh invites families to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan with a delicious Iftar that brings to life a distinctive Ritz-Carlton experience. Featuring cuisines from around the world and the finest delicacies, the Iftar buffet will be hosted in the hotel’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 3:33 pm

Stay at Palazzo Parigi and enjoy the best of the Universal Exposition in Milan

To celebrate the Universal Exposition taking place in Milan from May 1 to October 31 2015, Palazzo Parigi has created a dedicated package for guests to enjoy the best of this world-renowned event.Over a six-month period, Milan will become a global showcase where more than 140 participating...

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Technology & IT | Monday 22 June, 2015 2:16 pm

This Ramadan Delegate to Technology

Technology has contributed to simplifying our daily lives and during Ramadan is no exception. The holy month is about worship and giving. With the tools available to us today, we can focus more on worship and less on the tasks that are of lesser importance. There are ample apps that are Ramadan...

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