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Accommodation, Communication Services Appropriate Largest Part of Pilgrims’ Expenditure

by Fahd Baqmi | Sep 10, 2016 | Business

Jeddah-The two economic sectors greatly affected by the annual Hajj pilgrimage season, directly proportional to the economic term of Hajj tourism, are sectors serving accommodation services and communication. Revenue for each of those businesses is increased during...

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Economic Awareness on Rise in Saudi Arabia

by Fahd Baqmi | Sep 4, 2016 | Business

Jeddah – A recent study revealed that Saudis are tending to save more. The study suggested that the awareness to the importance of saving increased after series of campaigns endorsed by economic and social institutions in Saudi Arabia. The study was made by Center of...

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Dust covers the Abdullah Finance Center in the Saudi capital Riyadh during a sandstorm on February 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/FAYEZ NURELDINE

Summit to Tackle Obstacles to Funding SMEs in Saudi Arabia

by Fahd Baqmi | Aug 27, 2016 | Business

Jeddah- Officials and experts from international and regional agencies are discussing drastic solutions to the problem facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. The problem lies in the rejection of the funding requests of the sector’s...

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Saudi Banks Direct Risk Management to Amend Funding Portfolios’ Procedures

by Fahd Baqmi | Aug 23, 2016 | Business

Jeddah-Risk management in Saudi banks has started boosting its measures against any possible risks, especially regarding repaying long-term loans. Banks are facing challenges concerning funding portfolios that could not achieve balance since 50 percent of these...

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A man types on a computer keyboard in Warsaw in this February 28, 2013 illustration file photo. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Files

Government Websites Fall Victim to Virus Attacks in Saudi Arabia

by Fahd Baqmi | Aug 20, 2016 | Business

Jeddah-Some government agencies in Saudi Arabia have come under fierce virus attacks that aim at hacking their websites through sending spam messages to the inbox. A government alert warned users in state agencies and mega companies of spam e-mails that might badly...