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Mobile repair shops run by women seek to fill a void
By Layan Damanhouri 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 market ...
Traditions cause genetic defects to persist in society, says expert
By Layan Damanhouri 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 Center ...
New Facebook app aims to help refugees
By Layan Damanhouri 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 ...
Saudis opt for personalized travel services through apps
By Layan Damanhouri 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 2,800 ...
Academics rush to adapt to new exam dates
By Layan Damanhouri 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 Kingdom. “The royal decrees lifted everyone’s spirits ...
SMEs seek ‘good talent’ and tech-oriented rules
By Layan Damanhouri 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 startups and tech ...
Indonesia’s rich cultural experiences waiting to be discovered
[gallery size="full" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="Indonesia’s rich cultural experiences waiting to be discovered" ids="139635,139636,139381,139637"] By Layan Damanhouri Saudi Gazette JAKARTA — Indonesia’s 14,000 islands and hospitable weather all year round coupled with its diverse culture serve as a big attraction for as many as 9.5 ...
Indonesia developing halal tourism to make journey of Muslim traveler comfortable
By Layan Damanhouri 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 ...
WI-FI needs to catch up with families’ demands: Belkin CEO
By Layan Damanhouri   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 ...
Readers rubbish books with ‘no meaningful content’
By Layan Damanhouri 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 popular. “Many of ...
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