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Articles of the author Layan Damanhouri
Monthlong cultural activities kick off today to celebrate French language
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — A series of cultural and entertainment activities will be held throughout the month in three major cities in the country to promote French language and celebrate the Francophonie, the familial link holding together (...)

06 - 03 - 2019
Expats feel fee pinch
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Expats going on vacation with their families in this peak holiday season felt the pinch of the new dependent fee, which came into force on Saturday, when they tried to pay the exit-reentry visa fee for family members. Those (...)

03 - 07 - 2017
Oswa Festival celebrates Muslim role models
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Oswa Festival celebrated Muslim role models from the Islamic Golden Age in an innovative event featuring an exhibition, workshops and theater shows teaching the story of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as well as renowned (...)

20 - 06 - 2017
SGS denies employing expats in Saudis' jobs
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — There was no mention of the amount of salary or replacing jobs for Saudis, a representative from the Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) said referring to reports published recently in several local newspapers, claiming the (...)

19 - 06 - 2017
100 Initiatives aims to transform concept of volunteer work
Saudi Gazette A SERIES of 100 volunteer initiatives launched led by the youth in Jeddah aims to change the concept of charity work. "People need to find innovative ways when it comes to volunteering," says Saleh Alsulami, advocate of volunteer work. (...)

17 - 06 - 2017
Storytelling event sheds light on soldiers, martyrs
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – We have another war to fight on the southern border, a Kuwaiti guest speaker said to a crowd attending the Hakaya Misk Festival this week. The festival is a cultural and educational event showcasing various forms of (...)

13 - 06 - 2017
Investing in youth development key to Islamic countries' growth
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Many countries in the Muslim world have young demographics which offer an opportunity for governments to have prosperous economies, according to Sri Mulyani, Indonesia's finance minister who previously served as the World (...)

22 - 05 - 2017
Islamic Development Bank launches Innovation Forum to empower youth
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Cultural barriers, lack of adequate investment in research and development and a low rate of graduates in scientific fields are among major challenges faced by Islamic Development Bank member countries in fostering innovation. (...)

15 - 05 - 2017
Kingdom's retail sector to intensify Saudization
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Kingdom's retail sector currently has one of the highest Saudization rates, industry leaders and mall CEOs said at the first annual RECon forum here that ended on Monday. Nonetheless, malls continue to be pressed by the (...)

09 - 05 - 2017
Old-fashioned methods threaten survival of family businesses
Saudi Gazette THE majority of challenges faced by family-owned businesses are internal rather than external, according to businessmen and industry leaders who led panel discussions at the 2-day Family Owned Businesses Forum that ended in Jeddah on (...)

05 - 05 - 2017
German companies' expertise beneficial to Saudi manpower
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – A German business delegation headed by State Secretary of Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Matthias Machnig, met with the Saudi business community at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday to (...)

02 - 05 - 2017
Mobile repair shops run by women seek to fill a void
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Mobile maintenance and repair shops run by women have attracted Saudi female technicians from different backgrounds. Such shops, which recently opened in major cities in the Kingdom, claim they have the ability to meet the (...)

01 - 05 - 2017
Traditions cause genetic defects to persist in society, says expert
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Genetic defects are a leading cause of disorders in the Kingdom, particularly mental handicap in children and birth defects in newborns, according to professor of medical genetics Jumana Al-Aama who heads the Princess Aljohara (...)

30 - 04 - 2017
New Facebook app aims to help refugees
Saudi Gazette A new app on Facebook Messenger launching soon aims to help refugees landing in foreign land by linking them to translators around the world. Tarjimly, meaning ‘translate for me' in Arabic, was founded by a group of young MIT alumni (...)

28 - 04 - 2017
Saudis opt for personalized travel services through apps
Saudi Gazette DUBAI – Saudi Arabia is ahead in the travel industry that is undergoing major transformation, according to industry leaders participating in this year's 24th edition of the Arabian Travel Market, a global B2B exhibition showcasing over (...)

27 - 04 - 2017
Academics rush to adapt to new exam dates
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Government employees and university professors on Sunday greeted the restoration of financial allowances and benefits for civil servants and military personnel, feeling optimistic for better economic conditions for the (...)

24 - 04 - 2017
SMEs seek ‘good talent' and tech-oriented rules
Saudi Gazette THE majority of graduates and job seekers opt for big corporations and multinational organizations, making it a challenge for small and medium enterprises to find talent and foster growth in their innovative businesses. Dozens of (...)

22 - 04 - 2017
Indonesia developing halal tourism to make journey of Muslim traveler comfortable
Saudi Gazette JAKARTA — A tourist in Java province as well as other parts of Indonesia will find prayer facilities and ablution sinks in all public places. A Quran and the qibla direction are found in all hotels. Restaurants and markets are labeled (...)

17 - 04 - 2017
WI-FI needs to catch up with families' demands: Belkin CEO
Homes today are occupied by the "connected" family who are constantly logging in their smart devices, gaming, streaming videos, and communicating all at the same time. According to Linksys' research, Saudi families spend about SR 10,000 to 12,000 on (...)

24 - 03 - 2017
Readers rubbish books with ‘no meaningful content'
RIYADH – Books written by social media activists and self-proclaimed writers were displayed prominently by various local publishing houses in their booths at the Riyadh International Book Fair. The publishers claimed that the books were widely (...)

19 - 03 - 2017
Rare Golden Islamic Age books on display at fair
RIYADH – A new participant this year at the Riyadh International Book Fair presented a unique stand that appears to be a mini museum of antique books, manuscripts and volumes published hundreds of years ago by Islamic thinkers, scientists and (...)

15 - 03 - 2017
Accounting plays crucial role in realizing Kingdom's Vision 2030
RIYADH — The introduction of the value-added tax on goods and services in the Kingdom shows responsible government because that's driven by the need to diversify government revenue, according to a chartered accountant's perspective. Michael Izza, (...)

13 - 03 - 2017
Omar Khairat concert thrills fans in Jeddah
JEDDAH - World-renowned Egyptian musician Omar Khairat performed for the first time in Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Economic City on Friday night, launching the Watar music concert series, and what was considered the first time Saudi families (...)

05 - 03 - 2017
Can WhatsApp Status catch on?
WhatsApp recently launched what many consider a clone of Snapchat Stories. With nearly 1.2 billion monthly users around the world sending 60 billion messages daily, they now have access to WhatsApp Status: a new tab seeking to amp up its social (...)

03 - 03 - 2017
Innovation inside the Operating Room and Hospital
While the digital disruption is hitting all sectors, healthcare is no exception. Technology can help put the patient in the center, according to Gareth Sherlock, chief information officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. "Patient expectation is one of (...)

24 - 02 - 2017
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