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: July 2012
8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees – Forget good to great. Here’s what makes a great employee remarkable.
Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers… they possess a wide range of easily-defined—but hard to find—qualities. A few hit the next level. Some employees are remarkable, possessing qualities that may not appear on performance … Continue reading
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5 Ways To Get Paid What You’re Worth
What are you worth to an employer? Quick, come up with a number. OK. Now, let’s come up with a realistic number. Negotiating salary is, for most of us, as difficult as getting past phone screens and interviews to the job … Continue reading
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World of Opportunity: Launching An International Career
Feliz Navidad. Merii Kurisumasu. Oh, and a Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa greetings too. And wishing you a wonderful Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a beautiful Solstice. Anyone who’s trying to become a global employee needs to get comfortable … Continue reading
Career Change Advice: 3 Things To Think About When Embarking on A New Path
After several years at a job, it’s common for people to contemplate a new position within their organization, leave the company for something new or even strike out on their own to try their hand in an entrepreneurial stint. The reasons for their … Continue reading
Job Interviews: Tips for Turning an Interview into an Offer
The way we hunt for jobs has changed drastically in the past decade — thanks in part to the continuing growth of the Internet, the social-media revolution, and the new ubiquity of mobile computing. Of course, some job interviewing tips remain … Continue reading
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Minding the Gap: New Initiative Takes On Workforce Skills Shortage
Among today’s most baffling unexplained mysteries – the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, who killed Kennedy, the ongoing success of ‘Two and a Half Men’ – there’s one that is dominating the news lately: Despite the fact that more than 14 … Continue reading
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“Um, What Company is this Again?” Candidates’ Most Cringe-Worthy Interview Mistakes
Employers know as well as job seekers do that it’s still tough out there, and it seems they would be kind to overlook job seekers’ most innocent of mistakes, like spilling coffee on the boss’s suit, or letting it slip that … Continue reading
4 Mindsets of a Successful Leader
Are you trying to climb the corporate ladder while the company is working through the recession? In other words, are you aiming to be a leader? Well, behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, … Continue reading
9 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
When interviewing, many candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. Failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine interest in the job. Asking foolish … Continue reading
ACC — where every employee counts
Everyone within ACC have a sense of pride and the motivation to drive the company forward. However, motivation cannot be forced upon an individual. Motivation has to come from within. Showcasing an individual’s level of importance is to listen to … Continue reading
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