Business & Money | Sunday 9 August, 2015 7:34 am

General Cable Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) reported today results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2015. For the quarter, the Company generated adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.36 and adjusted operating income from continuing operations of $55 million. Reported...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 August, 2015 7:16 am

eHosting DataFort achieves Twin Milestones With ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 Certifications

Reinforces adherence to the highest international standards for information security & business continuity  eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading managed hosting and cloud infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has achieved the acclaimed ISO 22301...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:53 am

90% of EP tourism is marine-dependent

The Eastern Province municipality pays great attention to marine tourism which accounts for 90 percent of the province’s tourism. Facilities are provided for marine sports, boats, cruise ships and sports marine tanks. In addition, this provides an appropriate investment environment, said...

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Government | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:49 am

Ministry takes precautionary measures against new virus

The Ministry of Health has put in place its precautionary plan and procedures aimed at preventing the entry of the Zika virus during the Haj season this year. This involves examining those arriving from countries affected by the virus, isolating infected individuals and providing treatment at...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:44 am

New regulations set for teachers’ early retirement

The Ministry of Education said teachers can apply for early retirement through calculating the years of service in the education sector. All education departments have been directed to consider the requests of teachers with over 25 years of service, while the Bureau of School Affairs at the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:34 am

Souq Okaz to feature intellectual activities

The ninth edition of Souq Okaz festival kicks off on Thursday and will continue till Sunday. The official inauguration ceremony, however, will take place a day before, at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.  Abdul Elah Banajah, head of the committee supervising the cultural program of Souq Okaz, said...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:17 am

Red Sea Mall Launches Sharia’s Safari as Sponsor of Jeddah Ghair Festival

The Red Sea Mall, Jeddah’s biggest shopping center and family entertainment district, recently launched the “Sharai Safari”, a fun filled, educational family event as part of the Jeddah Ghair Festival, of which the Red Sea Mall is the diamond sponsor.  The free ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 August, 2015 3:15 am

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, the Essential Tablet for Experiencing Digital Content

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced the global launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date. Samsung’s newest Galaxy tablet continuously delivers a stunning Super AMOLED display perfectly optimized for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The Galaxy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 12:30 am

Explorers Launches at PER AQUUM Niyama

You and your young charges follow the winding curves of a sandy trail into the lush green island jungle on the isle of Play. The outside world slips away and you enter a world where imagination reigns and encounters with the surreal await at every corner.   A giant caterpillar greets you ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 August, 2015 4:30 am

Asir citizens, visitors warned against rain-related risks

The directorate of Civil Defense in Asir region has issued a warning of the risks associated with rain and weather fluctuation in many provinces of the region and urged residents and visitors to keep off valleys and water bodies. "The General Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME)...

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