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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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 12:11 pm

Second round of winners announced for Barwa Bank’s Thara’a draw

Barwa Bank, Qatar's most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, has announced the second round of draw winners for Thara’a, the bank’s newest high profit Shari’ah compliant  savings account,during which Mohd Abdulla Alemadi won a prize worth 50,000 Qatari...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 12:10 pm

SEDCO Capital Showcases Local Know-how and Global Reach

Hasan Al Jabri, CEO of SEDCO Capital participated in the Global Ethical Finance Forum which was hosted by the Scottish Government and in cooperation with the UK Islamic Finance Council.    The forum which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, brought together thought leaders and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 11:51 am

Online and mobile key drivers of Middle East travel industry growth

 Online and mobile are key drivers of travel industry growth in the Middle East, and travel companies seeking sustainable growth need to invest today for their future. That was one of many insights and tips shared by executives from Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global technology ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 November, 2015 11:49 am

Impact of IFRS transition on Saudi Arabian businesses explored at high level ACCA event

The impact that the move to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will have on businesses in Saudi Arabia was tackled at a high level panel discussion organised by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in Riyadh on Wednesday.   With just over a year to go ...

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