Arab News Saudi Arabia- Saudi foreign minister invited by UAE counterpart to attend world decision-makers’ forum September 27, 2021Author: Tue, 2021-09-28 02:51 RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has received an invitation from his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to attend the 12th edition of the annual world decision-makers’ Sir Bani Yas Forum. The invite was received on behalf of the prince by Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin […]
- Who’s Who: Dr. Mansour bin Abdullah Al-Zamil, secretary of the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh September 27, 2021Tue, 2021-09-28 02:45 Dr. Mansour bin Abdullah Al-Zamil was recently appointed as secretary of the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh following Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah’s decision. Al-Zamil is the former supervisor of the Deanship of Library Affairs at King Saudi University in Riyadh, where he worked for the past 20 years. He joined King S […]
- Exhibition displays key expansions at the Makkah Grand Mosque September 27, 2021Tue, 2021-09-28 02:14 MAKKAH: President General for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais inaugurated the Field and Digital Saudi Expansions at the Grand Mosque Exhibition. Al-Sudais said that the exhibition showcases the most prominent Saudi projects and expansions at the Grand Mosque. The exhibition also aims to enrich visito […]
- Saudi talent foundation awards 3,000 scholarships to youth September 27, 2021Author: Arab NewsID: 1632783444379561500Tue, 2021-09-28 01:56 JEDDAH: Three thousand scholarships were granted to students by King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) during the foundation’s three-day Saudi National Day celebrations. The educational and training scholarships covering various scientific fields are p […]
- Makkah’s museums open their doors again to visitors for a cultural journey September 27, 2021Author: Tue, 2021-09-28 01:31 MAKKAH: Ten museums in Makkah have opened their doors to showcase Makkah’s unique identity throughout history. The museums house some of the rarest artifacts, illustrations, and collections that reveal the human experiences of the city. They show how the people of Makkah managed to shape a wealth of human knowledge through vario […]
- Winners of National Day home decoration contest light up Dhahran area September 27, 2021Tue, 2021-09-28 01:04 DHAHRAN: The celebrations for the 91st Saudi National Day continued this week with festivities in schools, homes, malls and other locations across the Kingdom. Many neighborhoods marked the anniversary of the founding of the nation, which is celebrated each year on Sept. 23, in dazzling fashion, with residences and businesses adorned wi […]
- Saudi Arabia registers 5 COVID-19 deaths, 59 new cases September 27, 2021Mon, 2021-09-27 20:28 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia confirmed five new COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, raising the total number of fatalities to 8,704. The Ministry of Health confirmed 59 new cases reported in the Kingdom in the previous 24 hours, meaning 546,985 people have now contracted the disease. Of the total number of cases, 244 remain in critical condition […]
- Ambitious plans unveiled for luxury new Saudi mountain resort September 27, 2021Mon, 2021-09-27 20:50 JEDDAH: Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a new resort in the Saudi mountains designed to blend modern architecture into the natural landscape. The Red Sea Development Co. project, one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious regenerative tourism schemes to date, will see luxury accommodation built into rocky outcrops commanding stunning va […]
- Biden’s national security adviser Sullivan travels to Saudi Arabia, UAE September 27, 2021Mon, 2021-09-27 12:36 AL-MUKALLA: US national security adviser Jake Sullivan was en route to Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid growing pressure for a ceasefire in Yemen. The top Biden aide will be joined by Tim Lenderking, the US special envoy for Yemen, and Saudi Deputy Defense Minster Prince Khalid bin Salman is al […]
- Diriyah Gate signs deal with Saudi Human Resources Development Fund to train cadres September 26, 2021Author: Mon, 2021-09-27 02:52 RIYADH: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund within the framework of enhancing cooperation in the area of human resource development, supporting, training and recruiting Saudi women and men. It aims to provide them with the necessary knowledge […]
- Saudi foreign minister invited by UAE counterpart to attend world decision-makers’ forum September 27, 2021
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Formula for a successful career —–
According to McArthur’s Rant, the formula for a successful career is: What you are good at ∩ what you like doing ∩ what you can make money on (Note: ∩ is the mathematical symbol the represents the intersection of two sets) I like this formula for a … Continue reading
Shake Hands like a Pro…
MSN Careers page had a useful article on when and how to shake hands this week. It has important info for anyone who wants to project a professional, confident image. A few things I would add to the list of do’s and … Continue reading
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Hiring Lessons from Soccer
I have written before about workplace lessons that can be learned from the game of soccer. It’s not that I’m obsessed per se, but since I am the Team Manager for my daughters U12 team, I’m involved in a lot … Continue reading
A little bit about leadership
It’s no secret that the economy is faltering, and it is unclear what we can expect from the future. When our work is disrupted – whether through a layoff, or through increased pressure because our co-workers have been laid off … Continue reading
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Grow grow grow…
ACC Riyadh is expanding and we have some large projects that needs brilliant and experience personnel. We are advertising almost everywhere to create brand awareness and show everyone the positions we have. If you are looking or a super company … Continue reading
Seven Job Search Mistakes New Grads Make
Seven Job Search Mistakes New Grads Make While the job market for new graduates is stronger this year than it has been for the past few years, there’s still intense competition for every single job opening. “In today’s employment environment, … Continue reading
Where great Minds Meet & Develop — ACC (Al Arrab Contracting)
“Satisfaction… Simply Stated” ACC leaves no stone unturned when it comes to developing a plan for construction. We tackle every discipline in our field. With prestigious capabilities like ours, we can take pride ourselves in our accomplishments, and in playing … Continue reading
Powerplant Engineering roles available immediately – URGENT
ACC Riyadh has a project in Ras Al Khair – who has a couple of vacancies open, and we need Strong, Qualified Candidates to fill these role. Below you will find the job vacansies and criteria for these roles. Interested … Continue reading
Looking for a Quantity Surveyor
ACC Riyadh is looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor who can manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. the QS must seek to minimize the costs of a project … Continue reading
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Recruitment Consultant Position available – URGENT – Riyadh KSA
ACC Riyadh is looking to add a Dynamic Recruiter to it’s current team. This is a great opportunity for a super recruitment driver to be part of one of the Large Construction Firm in Saudi Arabia. Do you have what … Continue reading
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