Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:56 pm

Mazola wins the Product of the Year Award

The biggest brand names from across the gulf gathered under one roof to recognize the most innovative products of 2015. Mazola, one of the pioneers of healthy food products in the gulf, was awarded the prestigious Product of the Year Award (POY) for its Sunflower Oil in the cooking oil category at...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:52 pm

SIGMA PAINTS launched “Sigmulto Safari” in KSA

a new and uniquely bolding collection of paint colours inspired from the Junglelife, was recently introduced in the Saudi market by Sigma Paints. This new and specific wall application, has been hugely acclaimed by Saudi families, willing and daring animating their indoors with the wild exotic...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:42 pm

67% of working women believe workplace equality to be on par with Western countries

While 43% of working women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region believe they are paid less than their male counterparts, the general sentiment is that workplace equality across the region has grown to be on par with working environments in the Western world. Further data from the...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:39 pm

Dampened Middle East oil and gas transaction activity in 2014

While the Middle East has substantial oil and gas reserves and production, in the context of the global transactions market both current and historic levels of activity are relatively low, according to EY’s Global Oil and Gas Transactions Review 2014. In the Middle East, transaction activity in...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 8 March, 2015 1:27 pm

TRESEMMÉ ARABIA LAUNCHES FIRST TRESEMMÉ FASHION NIGHT IN DUBAI

TRESemmé, Unilever’s premium hair care brand, hosted its first TRESemmé Fashion Night in Dubai on March 4th at Madinat Jumeriah in partnership with established and international fashion designer Nicolas Jebran who showcased his latest collection exclusive at the event. Hosted by TV presenter...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 March, 2015 12:53 pm

Armed Forces and Royal Air Force to have major presence at Kingdom Aviation Training Exhibition

Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the first annual Saudi Aviation Training Exhibition and Conference (SATCE), held in Jeddah on 18-19th of March 2015 at Jeddah Hilton Hotel, organized by Arabian SAS Company. This event is featuring over 50 Saudi and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:31 am

Project ready for students’ nationwide test

The Public Education Evaluation Commission (PEEC) has begun its practical application phase of the professional development program for its evaluators, starting with field training conducted through school visitations across Riyadh and Jeddah.Announcing this, Najlah Al-Driehim, director of the...

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Government | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:29 am

Penalties set for Umrah firms flouting regulations

The Ministry of Haj recently confirmed that Umrah companies that do not follow rules will be closed temporarily, as the government wants to regulate religious tourism to the Kingdom. Authorities will close these establishments for a period of 12, 24 or 48 hours until the owners comply with...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:25 am

Experts call for top positions in private sector firms to be filled with nationals

Human resource experts have asked the Ministry of Labor to implement a recently issued regulation which stipulates that establishments with over 50 employees should nationalize a minimum of six percent of their leadership posts. Chairman of the Human Resource Committee in Jeddah’s Chamber of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 March, 2015 6:18 am

Justice Ministry, SAMA launch electronic links

The Ministry of Justice and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency have forged an electronic link with each other in a coordinated move to fight financial crime.Ministry of Justice Undersecretary for Crimes and Execution Khaled Al-Dawoud said that the e-link between the two organizations will ensure...

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