Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 March, 2018 6:50 am

Saudi government has approved its national nuclear policy

The Saudi government has approved its national nuclear program policy as tabled by Khalid Al-Falih, energy minister and chairman of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy. The government reviewed the policy in its session on Monday and published new guidelines to ensure that...

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Government | Wednesday 14 March, 2018 6:40 am

National Policy for Atomic Energy Program approved

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the National Policy for the Kingdom’s Atomic Energy Program. The weekly session of the Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace, took the decision after reviewing a report presented by the minister...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 March, 2018 2:41 am

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) issues debut CNH 630 million 3-Year Dim Sum Bond

Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), rated Aa3/Stable by Moody’s, priced its inaugural benchmark-sized Dim Sum bond in the offshore Renminbi market on 2nd March, 2018. The 630 million Chinese Renminbi (approximately USD 100mn equivalent) 3-year fixed rate bond matures on March...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 14 March, 2018 12:25 am

Business of beauty goes green at Beautyworld Middle East 2018

International manufacturers of ethically sourced and sustainably produced beauty products are looking to flourish in a Middle East and African (MEA) natural and organic cosmetics market that was estimated to be worth between US$2.25 billion – US$2.5 billion in 2017.    The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 March, 2018 1:07 pm

Kaec to Showcase Residential Land Plots at Al Hejaz Miram in the Holy City of Makkah With Long Term Facilitated Instalments

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has announced the off-plan sales of residential lands at Al Hejaz Miram. KAEC is releasing 130 new plots in a master-planned gated community suitable for the construction of single-family homes. With prices starting at SAR 409,000 over five years with 5 percent ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 March, 2018 2:27 am

SAR to float tenders for the Riyadh-Dammam and the Land Bridge Project

Speaking at the 12th edition of the Middle East Rail 2018, Khalid Al Sultan, vice president - infrastructure, Saudi Railway Company (SAR), covered the company’s railway development plans in context of the country’s Vision 2030. He explained that railway will play a major role in three...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 March, 2018 1:24 am

Minister’s visit boosts Saudi-South Korean ties

South Korean Trade Minister Paik Un-gyu held talks with a number of Saudi ministers on Monday to give impetus to the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various field including nuclear energy. Speaking to Arab News, Korean Ambassador Kwon Pyung-oh said the two countries have...

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Government | Tuesday 13 March, 2018 1:14 am

Zamzam renovation work to be completed next month

Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar, acting emir of Makkah, on Monday inspected the ongoing renovation work of the Zamzam well in Makkah. About 90 percent of the work has already been completed and the seven-month renovation project will be completed by the middle of April. Prince Abdullah thanked the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 March, 2018 10:30 am

Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 Edition Set To Be Saudi Arabia’s Largest Travel and Tourism Event on Record

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest travel trade event showcasing more than 270 exhibitors, national pavilions and seminars set to welcome an anticipated 30,000 visitors.   Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel industry showcase, will open its doors for...

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Government | Monday 12 March, 2018 10:28 am

Saudi female lawyers win new legal powers

 From Monday, women can obtain a notarization permit that allows them to assume some of the functions of public notaries. The Justice Ministry is finalizing formal procedures to receive women’s applications to procure a notarization permit upon completion of the...

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