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WHO says mystery virus, which has appeared in UK and Middle East, has killed man in Saudi, bringing global toll to nine.
JEDDAH – The new issuance of sukuk worldwide could top well above $100 billion again this year, Standard & Poor’s said its recent report “Investor Appetite Is Pushing Sukuk Into The Mainstream”, amid current investment...
The Makkah solar street lighting project will save the state treasury SR 2.2 billion in 20 years, said Osama Al-Barr, mayor of Makkah.“The cost of the 100 megawatt solar powered lighting project, which is estimated at SR 2.4 billion, will be paid...
US Senate votes 63-34 to approve appointment of "targeted killing" policy architect after 13-hour filibuster.
(MENAFN - AFP) A Vietnamese property developer who started out making noodles in Ukraine joined mega-rich Hong Kong magnate Li Ka-shing for the first time on Forbes magazine's world's billionaires ...
(MENAFN - AFP) America's technology sector remained a driving force for the world's billionaires, led by Microsoft's Bill Gates and other familiar names, a Forbes survey showed Monday.Gates, the ...
Iran has created a plan B for nuclear weapons capacity in a second plant, satellite images indicate, as world powers awaited Tehran's response to nuclear talks.
Population Growth provides opportunity for growth in the Middle East The Economic Insight, which provides an outlook on the economic performance of the GCC members as well as Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, has published a report which shows...
Dubai to setup Watchdog for Islamic Financial Products The government of Dubai has announced its plans to establish a central Sharia board to oversee all Islamic financial products used in the emirate.
Open books and open minds: Global and local visitors to convene at the Central Asia Book Forum and Literature Festival 2013 Azerbaijan will host it’s global book forum and literature festival in May 2013 with fresh line up of authors as well as a...
The Labor Ministry in coordination with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs this week closed 18 lingerie shops in shopping centers east of Riyadh after they failed to employ Saudi women.“We’ll close down all shops that sell lingerie and...
Senate confirmation comes two weeks after Republicans launched filibuster to block nomination for secretary of defence.
VENTURES AFRICA – Japan’s largest automaker Toyota, Tuesday launched a Sh500 million ($4.9 million) truck and bus assembly plant and showroom in Kenya in a move to steal market dominance from competitor, Ford.
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Sultan Al-Sughair Saudi Gazette DAMMAM – A five-star hotel will be built at King Fahd International Airport (KFIA )in Dammam, airport General Manager Eng. Khalid bin Khalil Al Mizel said.
Dr. Haya Al-Manea Al-Riyadh An official source at the Ministry of Higher Education reportedly said the ministry was considering a plan to attract prominent university professors from foreign countries to Saudi universities by offering them Saudi...
Number of people out of work falls further, with unemployment rate recording the lowest it has been in four years.
Social media giant to introduce new controls to organise photos and posts
(MENAFN - AFP) Smartphone sales are expected to extend their strong growth trend in 2013 with some 918 million units worldwide, led by gains in big emerging markets China, Brazil and India, a survey ...
Gulfood 2013 Photos The highlight of day 2 at the Gulfood 2013 being held at DWTC was a visit made by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Shaikh Maktoum...
Yemen loses about $10 billion because of widespread corruption at various public offices, a recent official report has said. © Yemen Post.
VENTURES AFRICA – South Africa’s media giant Naspers‘ Russian associate, Mail.ru, plans to pay $899 million in special dividends next month after reducing stakes in Facebook, and exiting investments in Groupon and Zynga, Business Day reported on...
Marriott to expand MENA portfolio Marriott International, the world famous hotel chain, plans to expand its footprint across the MENA region by opening a further 49 hotels during the next five years.
Flydubai Cargo starts operations in Russia Flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, has announced the launch of Flydubai Cargo in Russia, providing an affordable and convenient outbound cargo service to complement the existing inbound service.
Appointing women on the board of a company will boost their sales, said Elaine Allison, a Canadian customer care expert and business development consultant.
Abdullah Bajubair Al-Eqtisadiyah newspaper There is a pressing issue before most of the Saudi citizens now: Why do we not enable Saudis born in the US and are American citizens by birth to keep both their American and Saudi nationalities at...
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