Business & Money | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:42 am

Al-Ahsa date factories need Saudi workers

Fifty-two date factories in Al-Ahsa need Saudi workers to maintain their production lines, a leading businessman said here recently.The requirement is for technically proficient workers, said Abdul Hamid Al-Halibi, manager of the Al-Ahsa date market.He called for the industry to set up specialized...

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Business & Money | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:40 am

MoL plans jobs for 8 million citizens

The Ministry of Labor plans to create jobs for 8 million citizens over the next 20 years, with a special focus on women and young people under the age of 22, according to reports in the local media.The plan is based on the strategic program approved by a royal decree four years ago. It would take...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:38 am

65 days: Vacation bonanza for teachers

Teachers will now be permitted to enjoy a summer vacation of up to 65 days, a directive issued by Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil said.The minister also ordered the advancement of the beginning of the annual vacation period for teachers to June 11.“The vacation for the academic year 2014-15 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 12:53 am

Turkish Airlines introduce the new luxury Amenity kits

Turkish Airlines is proud to announce the renewed amenity kits and relax sets combined with approaching the passenger comfort. These unique products, specially designed for Turkish Airlines, are testament to the airline’s desire to offer its passengers a genuine high quality gift.In order to...

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Sports | Saturday 9 May, 2015 12:45 am

Aspire Zone to Launch 1st Edition of the Aspire Fitness Challenge

Aspire Zone will be launching the first edition of the Aspire Fitness Challenge, which will be taking place throughout three weekends in a row, on May 15, and 16, 22 and 23, and 29 and 30 at the Aspire Dome Indoor Athletics Track. This event comes as part of Aspire Zone’s continuous efforts to...

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Technology & IT | Friday 8 May, 2015 1:12 pm

Dimension Data Announces Intelligent Storage Management Service

Dimension Data today announced that it would use EMC® ViPR® and ViPR SRM in the delivery of its own Managed Service for Storage, enabling intelligent storage management for clients globally. The company has made ongoing investments in its managed services automation platform to automate service...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 May, 2015 3:02 am

Princess Hussa bint Salman highlights dangers of obesity

Princess Hussa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud highlighted the dangers of obesity at a charity event here recently.The event was organized by the Kayl Charitable Society for Combating Obesity at Nayara Hall in Riyadh. The charity was established by Princess Ayah bint Faisal bin Abdullah bin...

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Healthcare | Friday 8 May, 2015 3:00 am

Foreign firm hired to check health workers’ certificates

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) has signed a deal with an international company to check the education qualifications of health workers, particularly those coming from abroad.The global firm has uncovered 180 million forged certificates in several countries, Abdullah Al-Zahayyan, ...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:59 am

Riyadh at higher altitude with Antonov manufacturing deal

The Kingdom is to manufacture Antonov multipurpose aircraft in cooperation with Ukraine starting in about two years.The deal between Taqnia Aeronautics and Antonov State Company for the transfer of aircraft technology and subsequent manufacture of the aircraft, was inked in Riyadh under the...

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Government | Friday 8 May, 2015 2:56 am

100 days of King Salman celebrated

The people of Riyadh hosted a huge reception in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to mark his 100 days in office. The reception was held at the sports stadium of King Saud University in the capital.Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy...

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