Environment & Energy | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:41 am

Saudi Water and Power Forum kicks off 10th edition on Monday

ACWA Power has confirmed its participation as a key principal sponsor of the 10th edition of the Saudi Water and Power Forum (SWPF), to be held in Riyadh on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at Al Faisaliah hotel. The forum is set to be a platform that gathers key stakeholders in the water and power...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:40 am

al khaliji appoints Rana Ahmad Al Asaad as Acting Head of Personal Banking

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Q.S.C., next generation bank, has appointed Ms. Rana Ahmad Al Asaad as Acting Head of Personal Banking. This step comes in line with the bank’s Qatarization strategy and commitment to Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and to increasing the reliance on talented...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:17 am

New tourism law approved

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has recently got the Cabinet’s approval for the new tourism regulations which aim to streamline the facilities and services related to tourism in general and to guide their activities besides protecting tourist interests.The new regulations...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:15 am

Ministry promises to protect teachers against violence

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that it will counter any form of violence against teachers and will protect their privileged status in society as educators and makers of future generations.Strongly denouncing the recent attack on a teacher in Al Ahsa by a citizen, Education Minister Prince...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:08 am

King’s translation winners to receive prizes in Geneva

The winners of the seventh edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques International Translation Prize will receive their prizes in Geneva next Thursday.The National Center for Translation in Egypt and the Tunisian Academy for Sciences and Literature shared the prize for institutions doing...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2015 12:01 am

Reduced shop working hours to boost Saudization

Experts argue that the Ministry of Labor’s proposal for commercial shops to close at 9 p.m. will boost the Saudization rate in the retail sector by up to 30 percent, especially after the integration of women in the workplace. Samir Hussein, chairman of the human resources committee at the Jeddah...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 10 January, 2015 2:03 pm

Mobily Ventures Invests in Dokkan Afkar

Mobily Ventures, the venture capital arm of Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), announced an investment in Dokkan Afkar, the E-Commerce startup based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Dokkan Afkar, or 'shop of ideas', was founded in June 2012 and commercially launched in June 2013. The E-Commerce store,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 January, 2015 1:37 pm

Three Mega Shows -- Tube Arabia, Arabia Essen Welding & Cutting and Metal Middle East -- kick off today (Saturday)

- International Air Transport Association: “Gulf States allocated $ 313 billion for airport development projects, led by UAE with over $ 23 billion”HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated today (Saturday, 10 January 2015) three mega...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 January, 2015 1:52 am

ATEICO celebrates 31 years of active service

ATEICO, a division of Bushnak Group, has honored Dr. Adil Bushnak and Faisal Bushnak on completion of 31 years of professional relationship. The celebrations were held at The Hilton and were attended by prominent members of the business community.ATEICO General Manager Riaz Mulla welcomed the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 January, 2015 1:48 am

GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK UNVEILS THE FIRST CUSTOMER DESIGNED RETAIL BANK IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Meem by GIB (‘meem م’), a progressive retail banking service provided by Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB), was officially launched today at an event in Al Khobar. Over 200 ‘meem م’ customers attended the event, along with members of the media, who all had the opportunity to experience ...

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