Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:33 am

Margraf Marble and Islamic Architecture Restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Margraf enters new markets in Central Asia with a prime contract for the supply of precious marble destined to the restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. This challenging project was started by President Ilham Aliyev in 2009 and executed by Architect Elvin Najafov in close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:10 am

Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 billion worth of projects at ATM 2015

The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series kicks off its 2015 calendar later this week with the team heading to The Chedi Muscat on 19th February to meet with key industry players to discuss how to optimise Oman’s tourism development showcase at this year’s ATM.Exhibitors from the...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:45 am

Japanese keen to learn about Shoura working

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Shoura Council Khader Al-Quraishi has chaired a discussion with a Japanese delegation, headed by Charge d'Affaires in the Japanese Embassy in Riyadh Katsuhiko Takahashi at the council headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. The talks focused on...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:42 am

KSA hospitals waste millions in medicines

Government health facilities are wasting millions of riyals in medicines through mismanagement, lack of standardized dispensing, and theft, according to sources quoted in a local publication recently.Some facilities buy too much drugs, while there is a measure of fraud with health workers taking...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:41 am

Expanded areas at Haram opened

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has instructed authorities to open the newly expanded areas of the Grand Mosque in Makkah for use by the growing number of Umrah pilgrims and worshippers.“King Salman has approved the opening of the completed areas of King Abdullah Haram Expansion...

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Culture & Education | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:19 am

Microsoft Global Forum in Dubai Directs Next Wave of Innovation in Education

The Microsoft Global Education Forum in Dubai will bring together education leaders, schools leaders and educators from across the Middle East, Africa and Indian regions to discuss the latest technological innovations that will help to overcome the region’s key educational challenges.To be held...

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Technology & IT | Friday 20 February, 2015 3:01 am

STC Advanced Solutions to participate as Diamond Sponsor for Riyadh leg of HP World Tour 2015

STC Advanced Solutions, a leading communications company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and key provider of advanced, turnkey and reliable Information Technology (IT) solutions, has revealed its participation as the Diamond Sponsor for the Riyadh leg of the HP World Tour 2015, a leading...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 February, 2015 2:52 am

Airbus Helicopters confirms its long-term commitment to the Middle East‘s armed forces

With hundreds of its rotorcraft operated by Middle East military services, Airbus Helicopters is further reinforcing the company’s regional presence to support these aircraft – which are used on missions that range from combat, counter terrorism and transport to search and rescue, special...

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Technology & IT | Friday 20 February, 2015 2:05 am

“i.onik” launches its portfolio of mobility products for the first time in the Middle East

i.onik, the leading German lifestyle technology company today announced the grand launch of its phenomenal range of smartphones, tablets, feature phones and accessories for the first time the Middle East.Replete with high class German innovation, engineering, design and quality standards, i.onik...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 19 February, 2015 3:18 pm

GE Unveils White Paper to Help Meet Growing Demand for Water in Saudi Arabia

GE (NYSE: GE) will unveil an industry white paper on ‘Addressing Water Scarcity in Saudi Arabia: Policy Options for Continued Success,’ at the Water Arabia 2015 Conference & Exhibition being held at Le Meridien Hotel in Al Khobar from February 17 to 19, 2015. The white paper highlights four...

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