Business & Money | Friday 8 May, 2015 3:02 am

Princess Hussa bint Salman highlights dangers of obesity

Princess Hussa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud highlighted the dangers of obesity at a charity event here recently.The event was organized by the Kayl Charitable Society for Combating Obesity at Nayara Hall in Riyadh. The charity was established by Princess Ayah bint Faisal bin Abdullah bin...

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Healthcare | Friday 8 May, 2015 3:00 am

Foreign firm hired to check health workers’ certificates

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) has signed a deal with an international company to check the education qualifications of health workers, particularly those coming from abroad.The global firm has uncovered 180 million forged certificates in several countries, Abdullah Al-Zahayyan, ...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:59 am

Riyadh at higher altitude with Antonov manufacturing deal

The Kingdom is to manufacture Antonov multipurpose aircraft in cooperation with Ukraine starting in about two years.The deal between Taqnia Aeronautics and Antonov State Company for the transfer of aircraft technology and subsequent manufacture of the aircraft, was inked in Riyadh under the...

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Government | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:56 am

100 days of King Salman celebrated

The people of Riyadh hosted a huge reception in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to mark his 100 days in office. The reception was held at the sports stadium of King Saud University in the capital.Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:33 am

Doha Metro and Lusail Tram Contracts Awarded to Private Sector reached 70%

Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held a gathering with the local private sector under the theme “Industry Awareness Day - Opportunities Available to the...

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Culture & Education | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:31 am

MORE THAN 1100 BOOKS READ BY JEDDAH PRIVATE SCHOOLS

For the second year Jeddah Private School launches its unique reading development program the “Reading Challenge” witnessing a participation of over 83 students from grades 1 through 10. The program, part of the school library and reading development, encouraged students to read Arabic and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 May, 2015 4:34 pm

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana receives ‘Most improved hotel in sustainability practices’ in Dubai Green Tourism Award 2014

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, a flagship property of Rotana’s alcohol-free Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts brand and previously certified the world’s tallest hotel by Guinness Book of World Records was awarded for the ‘Most improved hotel in sustainability practices - 4 star hotel’ during the Dubai...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 May, 2015 3:34 pm

Hytera highlights significance of using explosion-proof digital two-way radios

Hytera, the world's leading Professional Mobile Radio communications solution provider, has revealed its first-time participation at this year’s edition of Saudi Safety and Security, Saudi Arabia’s leading security, fire and safety conference and exhibition, which will be held from May 10 to...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 May, 2015 3:32 pm

Epson named world’s number one projector manufacturer

Epson has been named as the world’s number one projector manufacturer for the 14th successive year by Futuresource Consulting Limited. The milestone demonstrates the company’s continuing success within the visual imaging sector.The latest findings from Futuresource indicate that Epson has the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 May, 2015 2:02 pm

NASJET BECOMING THE GLOBAL LEADER IN FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION SECTOR

As part of the strategic development and business continuity, NASJET the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, is continuing with its sights set on setting new standards for the business aviation industry. Plans are to make the company an industry-leading full-service operator with...

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