Saudi Arabia
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:11:35 GMTSaudi GACA to provide new opportunities for national carriers
New agreements will help keep pace with growth of the air transport industry: official
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:20:23 GMTPrivate sector investments in Saudi to gather pace in 2017
Private sector to play a major role in achieving the government objectives set out under the National Transformation Plan (NTP) and Vision 2030
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:14:49 GMTTwo Saudi citizens jailed for terrorism
The court also ordered that the defendant's Twitter account be closed, based on article 13 of the above regulations.
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:00:05 GMTAnimal abuse could lead to a fine of up to SR400,000
Regulation subjects offenders and animal abusers to clearly defined penalties
Fri, 09 Dec 2016 06:20:07 GMTGold smuggling attempt foiled in Saudi Arabia
An attempt to smuggle more than 3.5 kilogrammes of gold through a Saudi airport has been foiled.
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:30:08 GMTSEDCO Holding Maintains 8th best workplace in Saudi for a second year in a raw
SEDCO Holding maintained its top ranking among Saudi Arabia’s best 10 workplaces.
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:00:08 GMTCybercrimes and social media in Saudi Arabia
Social media users "should be mindful at all times of their rights and obligations under the Saudi Anti-Cyber Crime Law"
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:30:05 GMTOracle offers Saudi start-ups training and mentoring to encourage technology entrepreneurship
Bab Rizq Jameel and Oracle sign MOU in support of Vision 2030 to give entrepreneurs at 2nd MIT Enterprise Forum training.
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:30:05 GMTIslamic Development Bank lists $1.25 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
It is the seventh Sukuk listing on the exchange by the IDB, making it the largest Sukuk issuer on Nasdaq Dubai.
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:18:00 GMTJadwa: Saudi Labor Market Update - Q3 2016 (Dec-16)
This is a PDF report.
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:35:55 GMTWork on Saudi Taif airport to begin in two months
Project to be completed by 2020 and would handle up to 750,000 people
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:39:31 GMTSaudi boosts research on ways of preserving water resources
Saudi government is supporting universities, research centers to carry out scientific studies on water
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:34:33 GMTSaudi's Taif airport near Makkah to be ready by 2020
Taif airport will have a capacity to handle 5 million passengers a year, including Haj and Umrah pilgrims
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:00:05 GMTEmaar Middle East to hand over Emaar Square offices this month; launches Emaar Residences, 3rd residential project in Jeddah Gate
Emaar Square has 63 modern offices overlooking the central plaza to be handed over starting this month.
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:30:04 GMTPeter Kaliaropoulos appointed as CEO of Zain Saudi Arabia, effective January 1, 2017
Zain Saudi Arabia appointed of telecom stalwart Peter Kaliaropoulos as CEO, effective Jan 1, 2017.
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:30:04 GMTKing Abdulaziz University drives Vision 2030 goals of youth empowerment, innovation
Driving the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of youth empowerment and innovation, King Abdulaziz University ups its educational offerings
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:30:04 GMTEmployment scam: Companies 'faking Saudization'
Such organizations pay no salary to 'employees' but receive full points from government for meeting quotas
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:05:52 GMTSaudi non-oil private sector growth picks up in November
Output, new orders, purchasing activity and input stocks all rose sharply and at faster rates than in the prior month
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:56:10 GMTSaudi gives $139 billion in aid to 95 countries
Kingdom occupies fourth place in providing humanitarian assistance to distraught nations
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:30:07 GMTMerck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Pharmaceuticals & Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries highlighted the initiation of the manufacturing agreement in Saudi
This deal enables PPI to exclusively manufacture many of the MSD medicines approved by the Saudi Food & Drug Authority.
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:00:07 GMTU.S.'s Cognizant information technology expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia
Cognizant’s expanded presence in Saudi will enhance its existing operations in the Middle East.
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:30:10 GMTSaudi Arabia committed to building strong nonprofit sector
In order to meet development goals under the National Transformation Program 2020, and the Saudi Vision 2030 expansion
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:30:10 GMTPrince Alwaleed philanthropies partners with Energies Pour L'Afrique for cleaner energy solutions
Alwaleed Philanthropies aims to fund energy-related projects.
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 07:13:00 GMTJadwa: Oil Note: OPEC Announces Production Cuts (Dec-16)
This is a PDF report.
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:31:49 GMTOPEC output cut to lift Saudi fiscal state: Report
Reduced downside risks to oil prices will enhance the Govt's ability to pursue NTP 2020 plans
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:30:10 GMTIncreasing mobility key to reach Saudi Vision 2030 goals
KSA has one of the world’s highest penetration rates for both internet and mobile telephone use
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:00:10 GMTKingdom emerging as a major hub for logistics excellence
Industry leader discuss solutions for improving regional road, rail, sea and air logistics in Saudi Arabia
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:59:05 GMTSaudi's Mobily offers counter cyberattacks service
Telco offers security from attackers and hackers
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:42:06 GMTKing Salman's traditional dance in Qatar goes viral on social media
Video captured a smiling and jubilant king, enjoying every moment of the traditional reception
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:11:41 GMTReligious tourism: Unlimited demand for growth in Saudi's Makkah hotel sector
Pilgrims currently contribute 2 - 3 percent of Saudi Arabia's GDP
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:00:04 GMTSaudis lash out at Instagram post mocking sweeper
An Instagram user provoked the fury of fellow Saudis for ridiculing a sweeper pictured looking at a jewelry shop's display
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:00:06 GMTHilton encourages Saudi students to pick a career in hospitality
Working in hospitality could mean travelling the world on a discount while building one's career
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:30:04 GMTGaining prominence: Massive potential for e-commerce growth in KSA
Online sales in Saudi Arabia have increased by more than 30 percent on average every year
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:00:07 GMTSaudi Arabia set to become Mideast's new automotive hub
Saudi International Motor show will be held at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events between December 11 and 15
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:54:29 GMTReal estate brokers defraud house buyers in Saudi
There have been around 9,000 cases of trespassing on Govt. land monitored by authorities
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:53:36 GMTSaudi Arabian Monetary Authority: Central bank changes name
Bank's acronym remains unchanged
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:33:22 GMTRumormongers warned: Spreading fake news on social media could land you in jail in Saudi
Any media error committed through electronic means is considered a cybercrime and is punishable by law
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:17:01 GMT25 million Gulf citizens travel within GCC
Saudi nationals benefited the most from regulations to facilitate movement and residence within the Gulf countries
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 10:30:02 GMTIslamic Development Bank prices $1.25 billion fixed-rate trust certificates issuance
The Sukuk was priced at par at 2.263%, to be payable on semi-annual basis.
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 09:00:03 GMTKSA has one of the highest rates of spinal cord injuries from traffic accidents
With a ratio of 62 people with spinal cord injuries per every million, the injuries are mostly due to traffic accidents
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 09:00:03 GMTNew female faces in Shoura
Ten women members retained their posts out of 30 women appointed by the late King Abdullah to the Council
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 09:00:02 GMTSaudi Stock Exchange to adopt global industry classification standards
The move allows international investors access to better information
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 08:30:02 GMTUAE's Etihad Airways makes flying from Saudi Arabia to U.S. easier than ever
Travelers can benefit of arriving in the U.S. having pre-cleared US Customs and Border Protection in Abu Dhabi.
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 06:30:03 GMTSaudi Shoura Council member makes emotional appeal on women driving
Dr. Lateefa Al-Shaalan called on the consultative body to back the women’s right to drive
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 06:00:12 GMTGirl power: Saudi set to loosen hold on women's rights?
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 04:51:43 GMTTravel Caravan: Riyadh tourism professionals discuss opportunities
More than 110 leading travel agents and tourism professionals attended the event
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 04:15:49 GMTKing Abdullah Port vital in boosting Saudi shipping industry
Port also serves to complement other Saudi ports that are striving to meet demands placed on them
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:42:03 GMTSaudi stocks: 'Volumes to continue upward movement'
Saudi stock market up by 16 percent month-on-month in November