Government | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 5:00 am

Prince Khaled announces SR14.6bn projects in Taif, Moya and Misan

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has unveiled projects in Taif, Moya and Misan Provinces, with an estimated cost of more than SR14.6 billion ($3.9 million). Addressing the local councils of Taif, Moya and Misan provinces, Prince Khaled thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 4:49 am

Mineral resources remain key to Vision 2030 success: Al-Falih

Under the slogan “Bounties of our land,” Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih inaugurated the 12th International Geological Conference on Sunday and an accompanying exhibition at a local hotel in Jeddah. The conference has been organized by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 3:52 am

Jeddah airport at new altitude with record number of flights, passengers

Passenger traffic at King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) set a new record in 2017. The number reached 34 million passengers, rising by 9.4 percent compared with 2016, in which there were 31 million. The statistical report of KAIA revealed that flight traffic in 2017 witnessed a growth ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 3:33 am

On Safer Internet Day, Google Launches an Arabic Online Safety Course for Teachers

On Safer Internet Day, Google announced the launch of an online safety course in Arabic (g.co/DigitalCitizenshipCourseAR). The course is designed for teachers (and parents!) to help them learn how to create a safe and positive experience online for students. By taking the course, teachers will...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 3:33 am

On Safer Internet Day, Google Launches an Arabic Online Safety Course for Teachers

On Safer Internet Day, Google announced the launch of an online safety course in Arabic (g.co/DigitalCitizenshipCourseAR). The course is designed for teachers (and parents!) to help them learn how to create a safe and positive experience online for students. By taking the course, teachers will...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 1:41 am

Picture Perfect with the all new Samsung Galaxy A8

As smartphone standards evolve and the market for affordable, yet advanced smartphones continues to grow, Samsung has introduced the new Galaxy A8: a dynamic smartphone with a midrange price tag. The Galaxy A8 fits comfortably into the role of the contemporary companion for your everyday life, and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 12:36 am

GROHE Continues to Count on its Innovative Strength in 2018

GROHE, the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings, continues to fully count on its innovative strength in 2018. In the upcoming months, among other things, the plans are to expand the production of fittings to the 3D printing process and to implement first test prints in a pilot...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 4:02 pm

NCB’s Net Income Reached SAR 9,802 Million in 2017

The National Commercial Bank (NCB) announced its record net income for 2017, which reached SAR 9,802 million compared to SAR 9,317 million for the previous year, achieving an increase of SAR 485 million, with a growth rate of 5.2% compared to 2016. The Q4 net income reached SAR 2,556 million...

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Sports | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 9:23 am

Shoura council asks Saudi sports authority to support women sports

The Shoura Council has asked the General Authority of Sports (GAS) to help the organizational level of women's sports to become an independent agency affiliated directly to the GAS Chairman. The decision, based on a recommendation tabled by the House Committee of Social Affairs, Family and ...

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Sports | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 9:02 am

du Football Champions Kicks off Its Abu Dhabi Leg

An exhilarating day of matches in both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain saw hundreds of footballers pushing their own personal limits to not only secure their place in the next round of the matches, but to also catch the eyes of LaLiga’s scouts who are looking for the best players across the UAE who will ...

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