Technology & IT | Sunday 7 January, 2018 11:26 am

STC, Mobily hike data pack charges

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) have increased the prices of data packs by up to 50 percent. Makkah Arabic newspaper said it noticed last week a halt in sales of data cards, especially for 600 and 300 gigabytes and analysts said it was in preparation for increasing the ...

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Government | Sunday 7 January, 2018 11:23 am

Royal orders reflect leadership’s care for citizens

The royal orders issued early Saturday to help Saudis offset the effects of the necessary economic measures confirm the leadership’s concern for citizens, said Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad. He said the leadership stepped in to help citizens with basic...

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Government | Sunday 7 January, 2018 10:22 am

Saudis welcome King’s generous gesture

Saudis overwhelmingly welcomed the generous gesture of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman who on Saturday ordered a range of bonuses and payouts for citizens, including a monthly payment of SR1,000 for civil servants over the next year in compensation for rising cost of living. In a ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 7 January, 2018 3:02 am

Saudi Aramco Becomes Joint Stock Company

The Saudi Arabian Oil Company – known as Saudi Aramco - has been for 30 years a company that does not fall under the corporate system imposed by the Ministry of Commerce. Saudi Aramco has enjoyed a special status since the transfer of its ownership to the State in 1988, as it was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 January, 2018 2:47 pm

No ticket prices set yet for high-speed Haramain train

The Saudi Public Transport Authority (PTA) confirmed that it has not yet set ticket prices for the trains operating between Makkah and Madinah, but said it is in the process of addressing the matter. The PTA stressed that the prices are going to be suitable for everyone and will reflect the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 January, 2018 2:32 pm

Saudi Insurance companies’ approval not necessary to treat emergency cases

The Council of Cooperative Health Insurance has confirmed that treating emergency cases no longer requires prior approval from insurance companies, as long as the service provider informs the insurance company within 24 hours of receiving the case. The council’s spokesperson, Yaser...

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Government | Saturday 6 January, 2018 2:25 pm

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet Macron in Paris soon

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will travel to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron around the end of February or early March, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir told French TV CNEWS. Asked if Prince Mohammed would be visiting Paris, Al-Jubeir said: “Yes, God willing. He...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 January, 2018 2:08 pm

The Dubai Frame Named 2017’s Most Significant Architectural Landmark

The UAE’s leading tourism and news website Hotelandrest.com has ranked the Dubai Frame as the most culturally significant landmark amongst those completed in 2017 in the world.   The Dubai Frame that opened on 1 January, 2018 in Zabeel Park has been touted to be a prestigious...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 January, 2018 1:56 pm

Turkish Airlines announces a commitment to order 20+5 A350, talks with Airbus started

 Turkish Airlines and Airbus today signed an MoU to acquire 20+5 optional A350-900 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to France with French President Emmanuel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 January, 2018 1:51 pm

Emaar's spectacular 'Light Up 2018' Downtown Dubai New Year's Eve celebration captivates the world

 The UAE captivated the world this New Year's Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar's 'Light Up 2018' Downtown Dubai hosted over a million visitors from across the world and reached over 2.5 billion people through live television broadcast and social...

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