Business & Money | Sunday 29 November, 2015 2:38 am

Construction of King Salman and Prince Sultan towers to begin soon in Makkah

Construction of the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz investment towers in Makkah is expected to begin soon, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Saturday. The two 12-storey hotel towers are charity projects belonging to the Disabled Children Association. The total cost is...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 November, 2015 2:25 am

GCC boards identify risk management as key issue in company governance

Following the last financial crisis and with the current economic climate, companies have been paying more attention to risk management. Boards play a crucial role in risk oversight, however, not enough board directors in the Gulf region are aware of and have clear visibility on the top risks...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 November, 2015 12:06 pm

KSA, Russia join forces to expand trade, crush terror

Abdullatif Al-Othman, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), has stressed the depth of Saudi-Russian cooperation in the fields of development and investment. In a joint press conference on Friday with Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, Al-Othman emphasized the...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 November, 2015 4:29 am

Ride for a Cause This Week with Easy Taxi

Since the International Day of Persons with Disabilities annually marked on the 3rd of December is showing up soon, Easy Taxi will be dedicating the disabled a week of support by raising part of its revenue to the eminent Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City that nestle them in Saudi...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 November, 2015 4:03 am

Only Saudis to be hired for data entry jobs

The Labor Ministry has announced that it plans to ensure that only Saudis are hired for data entry jobs in eight sectors of the economy over the next two years. The plan is to create jobs for Saudis but also ensure that customer data is protected, according to a report in a local publication....

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Business & Money | Friday 27 November, 2015 3:05 am

Hotel savings for pilgrims with new e-system

Umrah pilgrims can expect to save between 10 and 15 percent on the cost of their hotels under a new electronic booking system that cuts out intermediaries. This is according to Abdullah Qadi, deputy president of the national committee for Haj and Umrah at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 3:36 pm

The Big 5 signs off with big deals for exhibitors

Visitors will have one last opportunity to visit The Big 5, Middle East Concrete, and PMV Live, today, as the Middle East’s largest construction event enters its final day at Dubai World Trade Centre. Millions of dollars of business transactions have taken place at the event, as well as...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 2:49 pm

NAFFCO showcased it latest fire-safety solutions in the BIG5 Exhibition

NAFFCO, the leading fire-fighting systems solution provider showcased its range of unique and hard-hitting fire-fighting solution products in the recent Big5 exhibition at the Dubai, UAE. The company is seeing a growing interest from Middle Eastern region for safety and security in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 2:41 pm

“Bupa World” hosts over 50,000 visitors

“Bupa World”, the innovative inaugurated store by Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, has been witnessing extraordinary visits in Riyadh for its unique healthcare services.  “Bupa World” is the first of its kind in the Middle East, allows a visitor to pass through ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 1:10 pm

JEDDAH ENTREPRENEURS MEET AND COMPETITION 2015 – 2016 … “PROMOTING THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE”

The Jeddah Entrepreneurs Meet and Competition program details was launched during a press meet at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry announcing the 2015 – 2016 competition details and partnership agreements done.  Building on the theme “Promoting the Spirit of...

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