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HM the King receives letter from Saudi King
Manama, May 23 (BNA) - His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a written letter from The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in regard the deep-rooted bilateral brothe m.a BNA 1252 GMT ...
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Saudi Arabia death tool rises to 17 from SARS-like virus
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has announced another death from the SARS-like novel coronavirus (nCoV) in its central al-Qassim region, bringing the total number of deaths in the kingdom to 17. A non-Saudi, whose nationality and age were not given, died on Tuesday, the Health Ministry said on its website late on Wednesday. It said he had been admitted to a hospital in al-Qassim several days ago ...
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17th Fatality Caused by Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, May 23 (Prensa Latina) The Saudi ministry of Health reported today the death of the 17th coronavirus'' victim in this country. According to official statistics, there are 35 cases of infected people with the virus, which is similar to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that caused numerous fatalities a decade ago, particularly in Middle Eastern countries where it ...
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Saudi King congratulates Azerbaijani president
King of Saudi Arabia King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has sent a letter of congratulation to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the national day of our country. "I congratulate you on behalf of the people and government of Saudi Arabia and on my behalf with the national holiday of your country. Wish you and your people health, happiness and prosperity," the letter ...
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Saudi royals indulge in drugs parties
A Saudi cleric says a number of celebrities in the kingdom together with some members of the ruling Al Saud dynasty are squandering huge sums of money on drugs and debauchery. Ali al-Maliki said in a televised interview that these individuals - all enjoying immunity from prosecution - excessively ...
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SABIC unveils Archi-Light Concept House at official opening ceremony of Chinaplas 2013
SABIC unveiled the 'Archi-Light Concept House' at the official opening ceremony of Chinaplas 2013. Archi-Light is a themed exhibition within the larger show, which focuses on environmentally friendly plastic construction materials that are aesthetically pleasing yet ...
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Saudi Arabia Looks to NREL for Solar Monitoring Expertise
May 23, 2013 - Saudi Arabia is working with U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for training and expertise in measuring kingdom's solar resource. Importance of setting up networks to gauge and predict solar radiation strength in varying meteorological conditions convinced Saudis to partner with NREL. Support will cover installation of 50+ monitoring ...
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Building boom in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's construction industry is booming, but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis. The government is investing $67bn in a scheme to build nearly 500,000 new homes in the coming years, but will this be enough to ...
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How expat bankers can still succeed in Saudi
Keyword Company Sector Middle East Search Globally Share this Article Send Saudi Arabia has long been viewed as a hardship posting for expat financial services professionals, but as opportunities shrink in other Middle East locations the kingdom has continued to offer jobs. However, a new push to ...
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Schneider Electric marks 33 growth in workforce demonstrating keen commitment to Saudization
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, announced its workforce in Saudi Arabia has grown by 33% bringing the total headcount to around ...
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Riyadh metros ultra-modern designs revealed
UK-based Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed the following images of its designs for the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, which will serve as a key interchange on the Riyadh ...
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If you turn on air-conditioners you are immoral Saudi cleric tells women
A self-proclaimed Saudi cleric said that if women turn on air-conditioners at home in their husband's absence could lead to moral depravities. The man claiming to be Salafist-Wahhabist cleric posted on Twitter that if any woman turns on the cooler ventilator in the absence of her husband, someone might notice her presence home and this might bring about immorality. Salafists and Wahhabists ...
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Saudi to hand Pakistan $15bn energy bailout – report
Saudi Arabia is expected to hand Pakistan an up to $15bn bailout for its indebted energy sector following recent elections in the country, it has been ...
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Participants mark successful participation at Saudi Food and Hotel and Hospitality 2013
Saudi Food & Hotel and Hospitality Expo 2013 is hailed as a major success as it concluded a four-day run at the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and forums with over 18,000 visitors and millions of riyals worth of trade transactions for 400 exhibitors from 18 ...
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Research and Markets Elevator and Escalator Market in Saudi Arabia 2012-2016 - Fujitec Mitsubishi and Schindler ...
Research and Markets: Elevator and Escalator Market in Saudi Arabia 2012-2016 - Fujitec, Mitsubishi and Schindler Dominate the Market but Also Features Otis, Kone, Gulf and ...
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Burirams run continues Saudi duo shine
Having seen all their three representatives progress into last year's quarter-finals, Saudi Arabia once again emerged the most successful country in this year's AFC Champions League with Al Ahli and Al Shabab securing their places in the last ei ...
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Bahrain lawmaker wants envoy to Iran recalled
We need positions that match repeated provocative threats, Sawsan says Manama: A Bahraini lawmaker has urged the government to shut down its embassy in Tehran and to recall the ambassador from the Iranian capital ?without any delay.? ?The Iranian ambassador to Bahrain has not been reinstated after ...
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Saudi- Company to hire 5000 Nitaqat-affected Indians
(MENAFN - Arab News) A major industrial company in the Eastern Province plans to recruit 5,000 Indian workers affected by the Kingdom's Nitaqat program. The Nasser S. Al-Hajri Corporation will hold a two-day recruiting drive in the capital from Thursday to employ the Indian workers. A spokesman for ...
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Saudi- Philippine Embassy opens field office
(MENAFN - Arab News) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has opened an extra consular office outside the Diplomatic Quarter to cater to hundreds of workers who need to legalize their status or apply for emergency travel documents.The field office will provide travel documents, release of surrendered ...
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Saudi- Indian officials earn kudos from expats
(MENAFN - Arab News) A number of Indian workers had their biometric details recorded yesterday at the crowded Jeddah deportation center, the final step needed for them to go home. However, over 15,000 Indian workers still have to register their details by July 3, the end of the three-month grace ...
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Saudi- Cement crisis recurs in Eastern Region
(MENAFN - Arab News) The cement crisis is reappearing in the Eastern Region as a number of distributors are increasing their prices to consumers by up to 25 percent with a normal bag sold at SR 20 and a solid one at SR 21. The Ministry of Trade recently issued regulations specifying the price of ...
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Saudi- SAGIA to offer set of privileges to investors
(MENAFN - Arab News) The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority's (SAGIA) board of directors discussed at its meeting recently a number of topics, including the Kingdom's efforts in sustaining a strong business-friendly environment while attracting investments that reflect positively on the ...
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Saudi- Schools face tough rules on renting buildings
(MENAFN - Arab News) International and private schools in the Kingdom are already facing difficulties with the new laws issued by the Ministry of Labor and are poised to come under additional pressure as the Ministry of Education enforces stricter regulations regarding the infrastructure of ...
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OneOnly Resort Planned for Saudi Arabia
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, which through its subsidiaries, is an international developer and operator of destination resorts and luxury hotels, has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company, an award-winning Saudi developer and owner of luxury hotels, in partnership ...
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Saudi- Alwaleed Baird discuss investment
(MENAFN - Arab News) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received Nick Baird, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and an accompanying delegation at his office in Riyadh. The delegation included Sir John Jenkins, UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Peter ...
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Saudi Arabia's massive infastructure drive
Saudi Arabia is in the midst of a major construction boom being implemented and supported by the national government in order to improve infrastructure and living standards in the largest economy in the Arab world.
It was recently announced by the director-general of the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON), Tawfig Fawzan Alrabiah, that a new industrial city would be built in Taif in order to cope with growing demand for industrial land in Saudi Arabia. The Taif Industrial City will in fact be a ‘city within a city’ so to speak, but will measure 11 square miles in size and will function as a fully-fledged industrial city, providing all the infrastructure required in such zones. Read more
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