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Successful tech startups fuel career hopes of young Saudis

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, launched four new technology companies that have successfully introduced their products to attract customers and achieve future growth requirements. The glittering event was attended by officials of government and non-governmental organizations and a number of Saudi experts and entrepreneurs. Speaking toRead more

Saudi Citizens Account program expanded to include students and 24-year-olds at home

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

The Saudi Citizens Account program has announced that 24-year-olds still living at home will be able to hold their own account, independent of their parents – according to Sabq. The cash transfer scheme, which was set up to protect Saudi families from the impact – both direct and indirect - of the government’s structural economic reforms, sees financial allowances paidRead more

Tabarak Investment infuses Dh500 million in Drake & Scull International as part of capital restructuring program

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Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Tabarak Investment has injected Dh500 million in Drake & Scull International (DSI) as the Dubai-listed company reported on Tuesday the completion of its capital restructuring program. “Drake & Scull … has successfully completed its capital restructuring program which started at the beginning of the fiscal year as part of its efforts to improve the financial position of the company andRead more

Riyali Financial Literacy Program aims to improve life quality

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Riyali Financial Literacy Program, developed by SEDCO Holding Group, endeavors to continuously achieve a high standard of success in financial literacy and enrich the students’ financial literacy skills. Since its launch in 2012, the program aspires to raise the society’s awareness about financial issues and change their resolve toward it in order to develop the society economically and socially.Read more

Fujitsu plans 1800 job cuts in UK

London - Arab Today

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu said it was planning to cut up to 1,800 jobs in Britain as part of a restructuring program. Fujitsu said the plan was to streamline its operations and make it more competitive in a global information technology market. Fujitsu insisted the announcement was not linked to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. The program willRead more

Samsung plans refurbished smartphone program

Seoul /Singapore - Arab Today

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to launch a program to sell refurbished used versions of its premium smartphones as early as next year, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The South Korean technology firm is looking for ways to sustain earnings momentum after reviving its mobile profits by restructuring its product line-up. As growth in the globalRead more

Secret document shows less limits on Iran nuke work

Vienna - Arab Today

Key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program imposed under an internationally negotiated deal will start to ease years before the 15-year accord expires, advancing Tehran’s ability to build a bomb even before the end of the pact, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The confidential document is the only text linked to last year’s deal between IranRead more

China releases National Fitness Program 2016-2020

Beijing - Arab Today

The Chinese government announced the National Fitness Program for 2016-2020 on Thursday, saying the total consumption of sprtos in 2020 will reach 1,500 billion RMB (about 228 billion US dollars). Till 2020, 700 million people will take part in physical exercises at least once a week, among them 435 million as regular exercisers, according to the program. "Compared with theRead more

anger school opens for training nature protectors in Angola

Menongue - Xinhua

Executive Director of the UN Environment Program Achim Steiner (2nd L, front) speaks to trainees during the opening ceremony of a ranger school in Menongue, Cuando-Cubango, Angola, June 4, 2016. Officially unveiled by Executive Director of the UN Environment Program Achim Steiner, the ranger school which will turn former soldiers into protector of nature opens on Saturday, one day beforeRead more

New program to help assess earthquake risks in Oregon, northwestern U.S.

Sanfrancisco - Xinhua

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have created an online tool for homeowners and businesses to better identify the risks they face from a major earthquake anticipated on the Cascadia subduction zone in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Known as the Oregon Hazard Explorer for Lifeline Program, or OHELP, the program provides basic information about risks from landslides, ground shaking andRead more