Business & Money | Thursday 24 December, 2015 11:08 am

2016 World Tax results: Deloitte Tax maintains tier one ranking in the GCC

World Tax 2016 has awarded the Deloitte network its best rankings to date, giving a ‘top tier one’ rating to Deloitte member firms in 48 countries including the Deloitte firm in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The Deloitte tax practice in the GCC region has therefore maintained...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 December, 2015 9:01 am

Madinah hotel costs shoot up

Hotel and transport costs have shot up as more people flock to Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Due to the high demand, the hotels have increased their rates 10-fold or more, with prices as high as SR35,000 for three nights or SR100,000 for five days. Mohammed Ali booked two hotel...

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Government | Thursday 24 December, 2015 8:58 am

King’s development plans welcomed

Several Saudi officials, ministers and academics have praised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for outlining key policy plans during his address to the Shoura Council on Wednesday, which they said would boost the country's economy and improve services for citizens. Minister of...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 24 December, 2015 8:53 am

“BIO OIL” PROMOTES THE CULTURE OF HEALTH AWARENESS

As part of its attentive involvement in the health awareness regarding skin care, "Bio-Oil", the first skin care oil in the world, has recently patronized the events of Iraas Exhibition 2015. “Sarah Premiere” Co., the exclusive agent of "Bio-Oil" in the Kingdom, has...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 December, 2015 6:01 am

al khaliji extends a helping hand to Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs

In its efforts to tackle all facets of societal and communal development within the State of Qatar, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Q.S.C, made a contribution to The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN).    Mr. Hamad Al Kubaisi, Group Chief HR &...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 December, 2015 4:46 am

Ford Named One of LinkedIn’s 2015 “Top 50 Most InDemand Employers in Middle East and North Africa”

Ford Motor Company has been recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers for 2015, according to LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the internet. In the “Top 50 Most InDemand Employers in Middle East and North Africa” list released, Ford ranks ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 24 December, 2015 3:39 am

Saudi Telecom Company Becomes the First Service Provider in Middle Eas

Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecommunication services provider in the Middle East and North Africa and the leading operator within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected Cisco Virtualized Packet Core (VPC) to transform its mobile service delivery model and expand its customer...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 24 December, 2015 3:28 am

Suzuki Saudia increases awareness on buying methods at the Motor Show

At the recent Motor Show, Suzuki Saudia made it a target to inform public about buying methods. The latter took advantage of the Motor Show to tell its audience the best practice to buy their car according to their requirements.    “We participated at the Motor Show 2015, with ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 24 December, 2015 1:08 am

UNESCO and Panasonic Launch Educational Support Programs for the Next Generation in Off-Grid Communities in Myanmar

UNESCO and Panasonic Corporation signed a project agreement for Myanmar in November 2015 to promote educational support aimed at sustainable development for the next generation of young people living in the vicinity of the Ancient City of Bagan*1 in Myanmar, which is currently a nominee for...

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Government | Thursday 24 December, 2015 12:03 am

Full Text of King’s Speech

The following is the full text of the address of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman while opening the activities of the 4th year of the 6th session of the Shoura Council on Wednesday: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Compassionate, Praise be to Allah, and prayer and...

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