Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:41 am

SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks. They would start operating this summer,...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:39 am

Royal step to boost KSA health

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will open a number of new National Guard medical projects, including a 552-bed specialist children’s hospital, during a ceremony at King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh on Thursday.National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah thanked King...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:30 am

Panasonic to Expand Its Solar Module HITTM Production Capacity to 1 GW

Panasonic Corporation announced today that it will boost production capacity of solar cells and modules for its solar panels HITTM at its two domestic plants. The company will invest 9.5 billion yen to expand production lines at the Shimane Factory (Shimane SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), which produces ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:17 am

Qatar Career Forum 2015 validation session concludes with positive plans and outcomes

Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently held a validation session expanding on the outcomes and issues addressed during the Qatar Career Forum 2015.The Forum was part of QCF’s continued efforts in supporting Qatar...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 1:52 am

CARROLL SHELBY LICENSING AND BAUME & MERCIER ANNOUNCE INTERNATIONAL TIMEPIECE AGREEMENT

Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), and major Swiss luxury watchmaking company Baume & Mercier, part of the Richemont Group, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the FIA World Championship with a collection of fine timepieces. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:59 am

OPEX 2015 Opens its Doors to Saudis

The 4th Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX) inaugurated by Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah Minister of Commerce and Industry Monday night in Jeddah with over 100 Omani firms showcasing their products and services to the Saudi market. The opening ceremony was also attended by H.E. Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:05 am

GroupM Expands Sports and Entertainment Offering under New Global Agency Brand ‘ESP’

GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management company, today announced it is expanding its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP. ESP is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. Both businesses will be part of WPP’s media...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 3:41 pm

Mobily Celebrates the Graduation of the First Batch of Elites

Etihad Etisalat Mobily celebrated the graduation of Mobily Elites who were enrolled in Elite program, during the ceremony that was held yesterday at the Novotel Al Anoud hotel in the presence of, Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr.Faiez Awadh and a number of Mobily Chiefs and Directors.Mr.Awadh,...

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Sports | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 2:40 pm

DEAF DRIVER’S GUTSY PERFORMANCE IN NISSAN PATROL IN JEDDAH RALLY

Deaf driver Fahad Al Abdullatif, who was supported by Nissan, won the admiration of organisers, spectators and fellow competitors in the punishing Jeddah Rally as he flew the flag for citizens with special needs in the Kingdom.Abdullatif powered his Nissan Patrol to seventh in the T2 category and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 2:23 pm

Kingdom’s worker accommodations in desperate need of solutions

Anan Iskan, a Saudi company that specializes in building residential facilities for foreign workers, held an awareness seminar on workers’ rights and housing solutions. The seminar came amid continuing concerns over slum conditions for workers in major cities all over the Kingdom, which continue...

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