Saturday 20 June 2015

Saudi Arabia: Investment in tourism sites a good opportunity for local businessmen

Saudi Arabia: Investment in tourism sites a good opportunity for local businessmen


DAMMAM: Further investment in tourist sites across the Kingdom required to attract more
tourists and prevent money from going out of the Kingdom during the summer. Many people from the tourism sector have appealed to businessmen, as there are many sites that need support and infrastructure. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/83-saudi-arabia-investment-in-tourism-sites-a-good-opportunity-for-local-businessmen

Saudi Arabia: Call for new regulations to combat smoking

Saudi Arabia: Call for new regulations to combat smoking


JEDDAH: The Kingdom joined the World Health Organization (WHO) and the rest of the world in marking World No Tobacco Day (WNTD).
The Kingdom’s celebrations this year coincided with significant developments which involved the issuance of a system to ban smoking in the Kingdom, a quantum leap in the efforts made by authorities here to fight this plague invading Saudi society. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/82-saudi-arabia-call-for-new-regulations-to-combat-smoking

Saudi Arabia: Eyes Djibouti, Nepal labor markets

Saudi Arabia: Eyes Djibouti, Nepal labor markets


RIYADH: Minister of Labor Mufrej Al-Haqabani and ministry officials will hold meetings on the sidelines of the International Labor Organization meeting in Geneva
with labor exporting countries to discuss agreements for recruitment of domestic labor.
Tayssir Al-Mofrej, ministry spokesman and director of the media center, said meetings will take place with delegations from Djibouti, Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/81-saudi-arabia-eyes-djibouti-nepal-labor-markets

Tuesday 26 May 2015

Saudi Arabia: SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople

Saudi Arabia: SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople


ABHA: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.
Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks.
They would start operating this summer, with an aim to boost tourism in the region. This is part of a plan to ensure that Asir becomes a tourist destination throughout the year, he said. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/80-saudi-arabia-scta-provides-39-shops-for-craftspeople

Saudi Arabia: Young Saudis win praise for talent

Saudi Arabia: Young Saudis win praise for talent


JEDDAH: Young Saudis displayed their business projects and other talents, such as handicraft items and designer clothes, at an exhibition here
and earned accolades by people from all walks of life.
More than 250 participants took part in the 7th annual Young Businessmen and Women Forum and Exhibition over the past few days at the Jeddah International Center for Forums and Events. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/79-saudi-arabia-young-saudis-win-praise-for-talent

Saudi Arabia: 47 percent of Arabic tweets "Saudis post"http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/Saudi-tweets.jpg

Saudi Arabia: 47 percent of Arabic tweets "Saudis post"


RIYADH: Saudi tweets account for more than 47 percent of all Arabic content on Twitter, according to a recent study.
“Twitter has made it big in Saudi Arabia, since Arabic was introduced onto the platform in 2012,” MVF Global said.
With just 140 characters, MVF Global added, Twitter has become the largest real-time conversation ever created, “ Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/78-saudi-arabia-47-percent-of-arabic-tweets-saudis-post 

Saudi Arabia: Saudi students win 8 medals at ISEF-2015 in USA

Saudi Arabia: Saudi students win 8 medals at ISEF-2015 in USA


RIYADH: Saudi Arabia achieved yet another accolade in scientific research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF-2015) in
Pittsburgh, US.
As many as 1,700 students from 75 countries around the world took part in the event. The KSA team won eight awards in various research areas. Abdul Jabbar Al-Hamoud from the Eastern Province won the first place in the field of botany,  Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/77-saudi-arabia-saudi-students-win-8-medals-at-isef-2015-in-usa

Saudi Arabia: Haji's number to reach 5m in coming years

Saudi Arabia: Haji's number to reach 5m in coming years

JEDDAH: The number of Haj pilgrims is expected to reach five million and Umrah pilgrims 30 million in the next five years, said Haj Minister
Bandar Hajjar on Thursday.
Speaking to businessmen in Madinah, he said the ministry has completed preparations to receive a record number of Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan, which is likely to begin on June 18. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/76-saudi-arabia-haji-s-number-to-reach-5m-in-coming-years

Thursday 21 May 2015

Saudi Arabia: EU optimistic about visa deal with KSA

Saudi Arabia: EU optimistic about visa deal with KSA


Saudi Arabia: The European Union hopes to reach an agreement with the Kingdom on visa relief for Saudi nationals, an official has said. Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/75-saudi-arabia-eu-optimistic-about-visa-deal-with-ksa

Saudi Arabia: 46 stations approved for Jeddah Metro

Saudi Arabia: 46 stations approved for Jeddah Metro

Makkah Government. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has emphasized the need to develop metro-related industries in the region by asking international, Full article at http://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news-about-saudi-arabia/74-saudi-arabia-46-stations-approved-for-jeddah-metro



Saudi Arabia: Individuals can apply for domestic worker visas

Saudi Arabia: Individuals can apply for domestic worker visas


Saudi Arabia: Is second home for many expatriates

Saudi Arabia: Is second home for many expatriates


Full article at www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news 

Saudi Arabia: SR218 million to restore Al-Ahsa historical buildings

Saudi Arabia: SR218 million to restore Al-Ahsa historical buildings


Full Article at www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news 

Saudi Arabia: Gulf rail project in design stage

Saudi Arabia: Gulf rail project in design stage


Full article at www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news 

Saudi Arabia: Umrah in ramadan 2015 with 100 K Capacity

Saudi Arabia: Umrah in ramadan 2015 with 100 K Capacity


Full article at www.saudiarabiavisa.net/news 

Saudi Arabia to be center of medical excellence

Saudi Arabia to be center of medical excellence



Monday 27 April 2015

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Stock market continued its positive drivehttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/stockmarketapril.jpg

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Stock market continued its positive drive



Saudi Arabia: The Saudi International Exhibition for Furniture 2015

Saudi Arabia: The Saudi International Exhibition for Furniture 2015 


Saudi Arabia: 242 Graduates, post-graduates ready contribute to the Kingdom’s economy

Saudi Arabia: 242 Graduates, post-graduates ready contribute to the Kingdom’s economy 


Saudi Arabia: To remain dominant in GCC construction market

Saudi Arabia: To remain dominant in GCC construction market



Saudi Arabia: Marks World Heritage Day in Tabuk

Saudi Arabia: Marks World Heritage Day in Tabuk



Saudi Arabia: 16,000 new hotel rooms to enter Saudi market by 2018

Saudi Arabia: 16,000 new hotel rooms to enter Saudi market by 2018



Can I apply for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia: Can I apply for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia?



Tuesday 21 April 2015

Saudi Arabia: KACST Science, Technology week to begin Sunday

Saudi Arabia: KACST Science, Technology week to begin Sunday

Saudi Arabia: Over SR28 million water and electricity projects for EPhttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/Minister.jpg

Saudi Arabia: Over SR28 million water and electricity projects for EP


Saudi Arabia: New university to solve problem of expatshttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/education1.jpg

Saudi Arabia: New university to solve problem of expats


Saudi Arabia: Saudi oil production near record high in April

Saudi Arabia: Saudi oil production near record high in April


Saudi Arabia: Arabic Language course by Saudi club in USA

Saudi Arabia: Arabic Language course by Saudi club in USA


Saudi Arabia: 77,000 visitors attended King Fahd exhibition

Saudi Arabia: 77,000 visitors attended King Fahd exhibition

Saudi Arabia: New Zealand launches education website in Arabic


Monday 20 April 2015

Saudi Arabia: Saudi film producer takes on world cinema


Saudi Arabia: Saudi film producer takes on world cinema



Saudi Arabia: Tourism, agriculture stocks stay in limelighthttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/stockmarket.jpg

Saudi Arabia: Tourism, agriculture stocks stay in limelight


Saudi Arabia: Bringing street art back to the Saudi street

Saudi Arabia: Bringing street art back to the Saudi street


Saudi Arabia: Artisans to be trained in South Korea

Saudi Arabia: Artisans to be trained in South Korea



Saudi Arabia: to open stock market to foreigners on June 15

Saudi Arabia: to open stock market to foreigners on June 15



Friday 17 April 2015

Saudi Arabia: Philippines to participate at Riyadh Travel Fair 2015

Saudi Arabia: Philippines to participate at Riyadh Travel Fair 2015


Saudi Arabia: New International Airport in Madinah launched

Saudi Arabia: New International Airport in Madinah launched



Saudi Arabia: Basketball Saudi Stars vs Filipino Legends in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia: Basketball Saudi Stars vs Filipino Legends in Jeddah



Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura port reopens after shutdown

Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura port reopens after shutdown



Saudi Arabia: Saudi visas to be issued for Bangladeshi workershttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/bangladesh.jpg

Saudi Arabia: Saudi visas to be issued for Bangladeshi workers


Saudi Arabia: Real Estate sector recover highly by 2.21 percent on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia: Real Estate sector recover highly by 2.21 percent on Wednesday



Saudi Arabia: Australian minister for trade and investment visited IECHE in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia: Australian minister for trade and investment visited IECHE in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia: IECHE 2015 in Riyadh to promote sustainable development

Saudi Arabia: IECHE 2015 in Riyadh to promote sustainable development


Saudi Arabia: TVTC launch 28 centers to train Saudi studentshttp://www.saudiarabiavisa.net/images/train.jpg

Saudi Arabia: TVTC launch 28 centers to train Saudi students


Saudi Arabia: Saudi visas to be issued for Bangladeshi workers

Saudi Arabia: Saudi visas to be issued for Bangladeshi workers



Wednesday 15 April 2015

Saudi Arabia: Online visit visa for expat families

Saudi Arabia: Online visit visa for expat families

Saudi Arabia: SCTA sees huge potential for ‘Made in Makkah’ initiative

Saudi Arabia: SCTA sees huge potential for ‘Made in Makkah’ initiative

Saudi Arabia: Saudi dish Kabsa gains popularity in Canada

Saudi Arabia: Saudi dish Kabsa gains popularity in Canada



Saudi Arabia: Saudi Industrial investment firms’ revenues up 29% SR24bn

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Industrial investment firms’ revenues up 29% SR24bn



Saudi Arabia: 200 exhibitors from 50 countries at Riyadh Travel Fair 2015

Saudi Arabia: 200 exhibitors from 50 countries at Riyadh Travel Fair 2015