Culture & Education | Sunday 6 January, 2019 1:07 pm

Donal Bradley from Oxford to join KAUST leadership team

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced the appointment of Dr. Donal Bradley as its new vice president for research. Dr. Bradley will join KAUST in April, coming from the University of Oxford where he serves as the Dean for Science and Engineering. “Dr....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 January, 2019 1:01 pm

Abqaiq Safari Festival attracts 200,000 visitors

The 3rd Safari Festival in Abqaiq highlighting “the Heritage of the Desert” came to a close on Friday, having attracted more than 200,000 visitors since it opened on Dec. 26 last year. The events were organized on the Riyadh-Dammam highway by the tourism commission in collaboration...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 January, 2019 12:46 pm

Bayt.com: Establishing a successful career is a main source of happiness for UAE female professionals

A new survey conducted by Bayt.com – the Middle East’s #1 Job Site – and YouGov – global online market research company – titled Working Women in the MENA, revealed that financial independence (57%) is a key reason women enter the workforce in the UAE. 48% female...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 January, 2019 11:27 am

Madinah governor signs agreement with refining firm to support academy project

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman signed an agreement with Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) to support the Madinah Global Academy (Madak) project. Prince Faisal extended his appreciation to YASREF for its work to support sustainable development, including the Madak...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 January, 2019 10:40 am

Huawei opens its First Flagship Store in Saudi Arabia

Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced the inauguration of its first ever store in the Kingdom which opened at Riyadh Park Mall in the capital city Riyadh, and is the largest store in the Middle East and Africa region. The official opening was attended by His Excellency Deputy Governor...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 January, 2019 9:51 am

Al Yusr Signs “Al Yusr Baitak Financing Fund” Investment Agreement with Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House (SKFH)

Al Yusr Leasing and Financing Company has signed a Wakala investment agreement with Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House Company (SKFH), under which Al Yusr Leasing and Financing Company became the investment agent for Al Yusr Baitak Financing Fund that was recently launched by SKFH in a private and closed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 January, 2019 9:04 am

More than 2.5m Umrah visas issued so far

The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 2,555,201, of which 2,183,031 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry. There are 408,611 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 286,568 in Makkah and 122,043 in Madinah. Most pilgrims...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 January, 2019 1:55 pm

Saudi delegation explores investment avenues in Pakistan’s Port of Gwadar

A high level Saudi business delegation paid a visit to the Pakistani Port of Gwadar. The delegation, led by Ahmad Al-Gamdi, adviser of minister of energy, investment and mineral resources, included several businessmen and members of the Saudi Council of Chambers. This was the first high profile...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 5 January, 2019 1:48 pm

Oil ends week on a high thanks to Saudi output cuts, US jobs lift

Brent crude had its best week in two years, helped by Saudi production cuts and positive US jobs data. The global benchmark gained almost 10 percent this week after three consecutive weeks of declines. Despite the rally, markets remain jittery and focused on the outcomes of talks between the US...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 January, 2019 1:47 pm

Efforts to promote safety on Saudi Arabia’s roads highlighted

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport Nabeel Al-Amoudi visited a number of pavilions linked to the transport sector at the 33rd Janadriyah Festival on Friday. The Transport Ministry’s pavilion introduces visitors to the ministry’s efforts to promote safety and security on Saudi...

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