Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:19 am

Saudi stocks gain as banks rise

Middle East stock markets were mixed in quiet trade on Sunday with Dubai falling as Emaar Properties was sold after a fire at one of its luxury hotels. The Saudi and Egyptian markets gained, supported by large-cap bank stocks. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index gained 0.6 percent in...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:17 am

Energy reforms to hit Maaden’s 2016 profit by SR120m

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) said that changes to energy and gas feedstock prices announced by the government last week would reduce its profit in 2016 by around SR120 million($32 million). The company said in the bourse filing that it would continue implementing its strategy to boost...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:14 am

KKIA reports high growth

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) disclosed on Sunday that more than 22 million passengers arrived in the airport in 2015, indicating a high growth rate in the total number of passengers. The announcement came as the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) prepared to announce new,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:12 am

KACST allocates SR263.2m for 147 research projects

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Chairman Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud said here that the city has allocated SR263 .2 million for 147 research projects within the Kingdom. ADVERTISING   The chairman made this announcement when he presided at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:11 am

Dur Hospitality, GACA sign SR120m development deal

DUR Hospitality Company signed an agreement with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to develop Makarem Arriyadh Hotel located at King Khaled International Airport (KKIA), including an extension of the current agreement for a period of 20 years starting this year. The development is...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 8:09 am

SEDCO Holding secures 8th Best Workplace in Kingdom

SEDCO Holding Group has achieved another milestone by occupying the 8th Best Place to Work by ‘Great Place to Work’ in Saudi Arabia in 2015, having ranked 11th best place in the past year 2014. SEDCO Holding Group has achieved this ranking based on data derived from a comprehensive...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 7:16 am

First blind councilor registers in Riyadh

Director of the Blind Charitable Society in Riyadh Mohammad Al-Shweiman registered himself as the first visually impaired member of the Riyadh Municipal Council after Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdulatif Al-Ashiekh appointed him to the position. Al-Shweiman has a BA in Shariah from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 January, 2016 11:53 pm

Resolutions for Change: NEW YEAR NEW YOU

The New Year is just around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about your resolutions! Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana invites guests to achieve and maintain their health, well-being and other goals! Whether you want to learn a new language, do random acts of kindness, or make...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 January, 2016 11:46 pm

SEASIDE ARABIC FLAVOURS

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana welcomes you into a world of oriental flavours to dine and create new memories at Kamoon! Our restaurant will charm you with its exotic ambience and authentic Arabic dishes prepared by our talented chef Abu Halab and his team. Freshly handpicked ingredients...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 January, 2016 11:41 pm

DANCING AND SINGING EMIRATES AT khalidiya palace rayhaan by rotana

Dancing and Singing Emirates, UAE’S International music festival dedicated to showing support for talented children and young people with creative potential, is pleased to announce programming for the opening night on January 6th, 2016 in Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana.   The...

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