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New UAE visa laws: women, students and tourists can now extend period of stay

by admin | Oct 18, 2018 | Business, News, World | 0

According to the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) , new visa rules will...

Riyadh Metro: 100% completion of bridge installation

by admin | Oct 17, 2018 | Business, Local, News, Technology | 0

The official account of the King Abdulaziz Transport Project in Riyadh announced today, the 100%...

Saudi Arabia rises from 29th to 26th best country in the world for expatriates

by rockingSTAR34 | Oct 14, 2018 | Business, Local, News | 0

Saudi Arabia has risen from 29th to 26th best country in the world for expats, according HSBC...

The World’s biggest hotel to open in Saudi Arabia

by rockingSTAR34 | May 14, 2015 | Business, Local, News, popular | 0

The World’s largest hotel is set to open in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Upon completion, Abraj...

Saudi’s 1km-high Kingdom Tower to have 252 floors

by rockingSTAR34 | Apr 2, 2015 | Business, Local, News, Technology, World | 0

by Hadi Khatib The 1km-high Kingdom Tower is an engineering feat that, according to project’s handlers, “has challenged mankind to outdo himself” – and calls into question whether it really is possible to build even higher...

Saudi Arabia opens first all-female business service centre

by rockingSTAR34 | Sep 14, 2014 | Business, Local, News | 0

India’s largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has opened Saudi Arabia’s first all-female business process centre, which will provide employment to up to 3,000 women in 3 years. Saudi Aramco...

Apple to deal directly with Saudi based Jarir Bookstore in regional first

by rockingSTAR34 | Jul 4, 2014 | Business, Local, News, Technology | 0

Jarir Marketing Company announced that they have signed a deal with Apple to supply all their products through the outlet, as well as provide after-sales service. This is the first deal of its kind in the Middle East as Apple...

Demand for camel meat declines in Saudi amid MERS fear

by admin | May 2, 2014 | Business, Health, Local, News | 0

Owners of meat stores in Saudi have decided not to sell camel meat anymore. The move comes after the Saudi Arabian Minister of Health, Adel Faqih advised people not to consume camel meat or milk as a precaution against the...

Generous ATM in Riyadh dispenses extra cash

by admin | Apr 30, 2014 | Business, Local, News | 0

Security patrols had to control a mob at a bank’s ATM in Riyadh after the machine started dispensing extra cash. On hearing about the generous ATM, people started queuing up and causing a stampede at the ATM. Sabq news reported...

Video: Opulent ‘Over-the-top’ wedding for SR200,000 at Dubai hotel

by admin | Apr 24, 2014 | Business, News, World | 0

Dubai’s luxury hotel, Burj Al Arab is offering a new one-of-a-kind wedding experience with its “wedding in the sky” package. The world’s most luxurious hotel is offering couples a new and unique way to take their wedding vows...

Saudi MoL restricts working hours for women employees in shops

by admin | Apr 17, 2014 | Business, Local, News | 0

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labor has issued an order restricting the working hours for women working at women’s stores, reported Ukaath news. The statement by the ministry strictly mentions that women employees at shops...

Brisk sales at Saudi markets selling ‘used’ clothes & accessories

by admin | Apr 3, 2014 | Business, Local, News, World | 0

Branded luxury clothing that cost a fortune is being sold by the truckloads in various neighborhoods in Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh. These markets sell branded clothes of the dead and deceased wealthy in Europe. Some of the items...