Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:56 am

Snow blankets Tabuk

There was significant snowfall over large areas of Al-Aqlan province in Tabuk on Friday, the result of a cold snap that has already hit Turkey, Jordan, Palestinian territories and Lebanon.The Civil Defense is prepared for the inclement weather, said Col. Mamdouh Al-Enzi, media spokesman for the...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 21 February, 2015 1:54 am

Shoura seeks limit on embassy-run schools

The Shoura Council’s Education and Research Committee has proposed limiting the number of licenses granted to schools run by embassies, and to allow foreign private sector investors to have an opportunity to set up international schools.The committee is expected to discuss the 2013/2014 annual...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:39 am

Iced Jeep Cherokee imprint ‘epic’

By now, you’ve probably seen that frozen imprint of the Jeep® Cherokee front fascia – and had a hard time believing it’s real.The "engine view" of the iced imprint of Teresa Lynn Hill's Jeep Cherokee, photographed by Trista Stiles.The “engine view” of the iced imprint of Teresa Lynn...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:33 am

Margraf Marble and Islamic Architecture Restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Margraf enters new markets in Central Asia with a prime contract for the supply of precious marble destined to the restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. This challenging project was started by President Ilham Aliyev in 2009 and executed by Architect Elvin Najafov in close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:10 am

Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 billion worth of projects at ATM 2015

The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series kicks off its 2015 calendar later this week with the team heading to The Chedi Muscat on 19th February to meet with key industry players to discuss how to optimise Oman’s tourism development showcase at this year’s ATM.Exhibitors from the...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:45 am

Japanese keen to learn about Shoura working

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Shoura Council Khader Al-Quraishi has chaired a discussion with a Japanese delegation, headed by Charge d'Affaires in the Japanese Embassy in Riyadh Katsuhiko Takahashi at the council headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. The talks focused on...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:42 am

KSA hospitals waste millions in medicines

Government health facilities are wasting millions of riyals in medicines through mismanagement, lack of standardized dispensing, and theft, according to sources quoted in a local publication recently.Some facilities buy too much drugs, while there is a measure of fraud with health workers taking...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:41 am

Expanded areas at Haram opened

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has instructed authorities to open the newly expanded areas of the Grand Mosque in Makkah for use by the growing number of Umrah pilgrims and worshippers.“King Salman has approved the opening of the completed areas of King Abdullah Haram Expansion...

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Culture & Education | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:19 am

Microsoft Global Forum in Dubai Directs Next Wave of Innovation in Education

The Microsoft Global Education Forum in Dubai will bring together education leaders, schools leaders and educators from across the Middle East, Africa and Indian regions to discuss the latest technological innovations that will help to overcome the region’s key educational challenges.To be held...

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Technology & IT | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:01 am

STC Advanced Solutions to participate as Diamond Sponsor for Riyadh leg of HP World Tour 2015

STC Advanced Solutions, a leading communications company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and key provider of advanced, turnkey and reliable Information Technology (IT) solutions, has revealed its participation as the Diamond Sponsor for the Riyadh leg of the HP World Tour 2015, a leading...

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