Business & Money | Sunday 16 August, 2015 6:20 am

More jobs off-limits to expats

The Labor Ministry has banned issuance of permanent, temporary or seasonal visas to expats for a number of professions. According to reports in the local newspapers, a number of professions have been added to the reserved category. Jobs in these particular professions have to be carried out only...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 16 August, 2015 6:18 am

Dammam corniche a perfect getaway

The Dammam corniche is a popular attraction in the region, attracting visitors not only from the Eastern Province and adjoining areas but also from neighboring Gulf countries. There are many facilities along the Corniche which offering a variety of activities for all ages. Those visiting the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 16 August, 2015 6:16 am

Nahdi Medical Co. wins first place locally in competition

Nahdi Medical Company, the largest retail pharmacy chain in the MENA, has exemplified its strength and expertise in supply chain management, ranking first place locally and seventh place globally in the Fresh Connection competition, which concluded on June 5, qualifying Nahdi to participate in the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 16 August, 2015 6:14 am

Concerted effort to promote good values

Government agencies and national companies are working together to launch a project to promote good values among children. The move is in accordance with the Saudi National Drug Prevention Program (Nebras), inaugurated recently by Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin...

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Healthcare | Sunday 16 August, 2015 6:03 am

Bid to create 20,000 jobs in health sector

The Ministry of Health has decided to award scholarships to Saudi students in an attempt to provide approximately 20,000 jobs in the health sector, which is in high demand. The decision follows a previous agreement between the Health and Education ministries, local media has reported.  The ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 16 August, 2015 5:07 am

Traders seek to change activity during Haj season

Many shops in the city are planning to change their commercial activities during the Haj season to meet the demand of pilgrims and thereby earn profits, an official has said. He, however, clarified that stores not involved in the sale of food items will not be allowed to enter this kind of trade in ...

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Government | Saturday 15 August, 2015 5:50 am

Riyadh governor to open Top 100 Saudi Brands awards ceremony

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar will inaugurate the Top 100 Saudi Brands awards ceremony in the Kingdom at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 5. Usamah M. Al-Kurdi, president of Alagat Company, the organizing firm, said that the top 100 Saudi brands in the Kingdom are...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 15 August, 2015 4:52 am

French scientists to train Saudis in nuclear energy

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE) joined hands with the International Institute of Nuclear Energy (12EN) to train Saudi engineering graduates in nuclear energy programs to achieve its vision 2032, which aims to replace 50 percent of the dependence on traditional fossil...

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Government | Saturday 15 August, 2015 4:47 am

Local Haj likely to get 40% cheaper

Prices for local Haj packages are expected to drop between 30 and 40 percent this year, according to an official at the Ministry of Haj. Most local Haj operators have begun to change their packages after the ministry announced the launch of the online portal for local pilgrims. According to the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 15 August, 2015 3:29 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DELIVERING STRONG RESULTS FOR INDIAN CARRIER

The strategic investment of Etihad Airways into Jet Airways is delivering strong results for both airlines across areas including network growth, revenue enhancement and operational and cost improvements, senior executives from the airlines said today.   Speaking at a media conference in ...

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