Arab News Saudi Arabia- Saudi Cabinet calls for revival of Israel-Palestinian peace talks February 1, 2023Wed, 2023-02-01 05:16 RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the need to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and called on the international community to live up to its responsibilities in relation to this and to help end the occupation, stop Israeli attacks, and ensure civilians are protected. It came during the weekly meeting of the Coun […]
- Weather alert warns of thunder, dust storms and snow across Saudi Arabia this week January 31, 2023Wed, 2023-02-01 02:05 RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have issued a weather alert covering most regions of the Kingdom until Friday, warning of high winds and dust storms, thunderstorms of varying intensity, snow, drops in temperature and frost, and rising tides, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.Main category: Saudi Arabia
- Saudi leaders offer condolences to Pakistan on victims of mosque attack January 31, 2023Wed, 2023-02-01 02:01 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a cable of condolences to Pakistani President Arif Alvi over victims of the terrorist attack at a mosque in Peshawar that killed 100 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Wednesday. “We strongly condemn this criminal act and we send to your excellency, the families of the deceased and the […]
- FIFA president tours ‘Saudi House’ hosting AFC meeting in Bahrain January 31, 2023Wed, 2023-02-01 00:27 RIYADH: FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday visited the “Saudi House” in the Bahraini capital, Manama, which is hosting the 33rd Asian Football Confederation Congress that began on Monday and will continue until Wednesday evening, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Main category: Saudi Arabia
- Saudi king issues order promoting 148 members of Public Prosecution January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 23:38 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a royal order promoting 148 members of the Public Prosecution in various ranks, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib praised the order, and said that it comes within the framework of the support provided by the king and Crown Prince M […]
- Saudi Foreign Ministry director-general receives US consul general January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 22:46 MAKKAH: Mazen bin Hamad Al-Himali, director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah, received the consul general of the US, Faris Asad, in Jeddah on Tuesday. The meeting saw the exchange of cordial conversation and discussions on issues of common interest. Main category: Saudi Arabia
- MWL, OIC, GCC condemn Peshawar mosque attack January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 22:25 RIYADH: The Muslim World League has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terror attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, which resulted in more than 100 deaths. MWL Secretary General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Isa stressed the organization’s firm rejection of terrorism and the targeting of places of worship. Th […]
- Ibdaa 2023 finalists to represent Saudi Arabia in US January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 21:50 RIYADH:The finals of the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity, Ibdaa 2023, will launch on Wednesday in Dhahran and continue until Feb. 4. The event is organized by Mawhiba, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, and sponsored by Eastern Provin […]
- Islamophobia has reached ‘alarming’ levels: OIC January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 21:03 JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation convened an open-ended extraordinary meeting of its executive committee at its headquarters in Jeddah on Tuesday. The meeting was held to express the organization’s common stance against the recent desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark as well as to discuss […]
- Saudi minister of health at the opening of Arab Health 2023 in Dubai January 31, 2023Tue, 2023-01-31 21:58 RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel attended the opening of the medical equipment exhibition Arab Health 2023 in Dubai, in the presence of the host city’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. Al-Jalajel met the UAE Minister of Health and Prevention Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al-Owais on the sidelines of the exhibition […]
- Saudi Cabinet calls for revival of Israel-Palestinian peace talks February 1, 2023
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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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