Thermal insulators contribute to fire resistance

Reading time: < 1 MinuteExperts in thermal insulation and energy efficiency have explained that proper installation of thermal insulation in buildings can help improve fire resistance. As part of the tips and guidelines released by the National Campaign for Thermal Insulation Applications in Buildings (The Difference Is Clear), organized by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, they stated that thermal insulators have varying capabilities in … Read more

Saudi Construction Expo 2014 opens today and Amlak is a media sponsor

Reading time: 2 MinutesPreparations have been completed for the launch of the Saudi Construction Exhibition 2014 in Riyadh, which will take place from today through the 17th to the 20th of Muharram, corresponding to November 10–13, 2014, with significant national, regional, and international participation. The exhibition presents environmentally friendly construction solutions and other innovations in the fields of construction, architecture, security, safety, and real estate development, and the exhibition represents valuable opportunities … Read more

Nasser opens its new branch north of Riyadh

Reading time: < 1 MinuteAl-Nasser Trading and Import Company opened its new branch in northern Riyadh on Anas bin Malik Street, The branch was inaugurated by Alaa Al-Nasser, Managing Director of Al-Nasser Trading and Import Company’s Retail Division, in the presence of CEO Engineer Manar Abbas and the team that made the opening a success. The CEO of Al-Nasser Trading and Import Company’s Retail Division stated that the company’s strategy is communication and presence … Read more

«The Ministry of Commerce Concludes a Workshop on Geographical Indications Related to Trade

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry concluded a workshop on “Geographical Indications Related to Trade” in Riyadh on November 3–4, 2014, in collaboration with the Ministry’s Global Trade Services Center and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The workshop was presented by international experts in the field of international trade from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with the participation of 45 attendees from government and private sectors. During the workshop… Read more

«UAE's Etisalat says it has full confidence in Mobily»

Reading time: 2 MinutesEmirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) said Thursday that it is confident its sister company, Saudi Mobily, will return to growth quickly after revising its results for the past 18 months this week. On Monday, Mobily shocked investors by announcing a reduction in its profits for 2013 and the first half of 2014 totaling 1.43 billion riyals ($381.2 million) due to accounting errors. Mobily shares fell… Read more

«SABIC registers one of its projects in the CDM program»

Reading time: 2 MinutesFor the first time, the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has received approval from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive Board to register an innovative carbon reduction project, which has been launched by one of SABIC’s subsidiaries. The National Committee for the Clean Development Mechanism, chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for Petroleum Affairs, had … Read more

Saudi Green Building Forum focuses on project investment

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe projects of the Saudi Green Building Initiative and Forum, in its upcoming fourth edition in Riyadh, aim to highlight employment and investment opportunities in green building projects by leveraging the site’s natural features for lighting and ventilation, utilizing clean renewable energy, water purification, conservation, and recycling, and the use of environmentally friendly building materials in the design and construction of buildings that ensure human safety, security, and health… Read more

7 organizational loopholes that create misleading economic studies to obtain project funding

Reading time: 4 MinutesAn economic advisor has identified 15 unregulated entities that produce misleading economic studies, with the aim of helping individuals secure funding for their projects. He highlighted seven regulatory loopholes in the systems followed in the public and private sectors, while also presenting radical solutions that would address these regulatory shortcomings in the economic consulting sector. The economic advisor and head of “Saudi Scoop” for Economic Studies and Consulting… Read more

King Abdulaziz Port auction fetches 7 million riyals

Reading time: < 1 MinuteAn auction held by King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam for old equipment and machinery at the port raised seven million riyals. A number of merchants participated in the auction, which took place last Monday, and competed against one another. The auction, supervised by Naim bin Ibrahim Al-Naim, the port’s general manager, was held in the presence of committee chairman Othman bin Yahya Al-Zahrani. Naim Al-Naim, the director … Read more

«Finance» E-Government Procurement Project to be launched soon

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Finance has issued a circular to all government agencies that will be conducting procurement or issuing tenders through the e-Government Procurement Project, providing them with an update on the current status of the government tendering process. The Ministry said in a statement: “The circular aims to assess the actual capacity of the government procurement system, issue the necessary licenses to employees, and assess training needs through a questionnaire prepared …” Read more