الطلب المتزايد على المدارس الدولية بالسعودية

المدارس الدولية في المملكة العربية السعودية

يتضمن النظام التعليمي مجموعة متنوعة من المناهج من شأنها العمل على نشأة جيل من المحترفين. وبالنسبة للمدارس الدولية  التي تزداد شهرتها عالمياً بشكل كبير، فيأتي كلاً منها بأشكال وأحجام ومناهج وأساليب مختلفة تتفق مع معايير دولية. لكي تكون المدرسة بالفعل مدرسة دولية، من المعروف جيداً أنه على هذه المدرسة أن تتبع بوجه عام منهج دولي أو محلي يختلف عن ما هو متبع في بقية مدارس الدولة برمتها. علاوة على ذلك، يتم دعم التعليم الدولي من خلال إدخال برامج دولية مثل برنامج إدارة الأعمال والتجارة الدولية وبرنامج المواطنة العالمية، ولعل أهم ما يميز التعليم الدولي ويجعل شهرته في ازدياد هو أن هذه المدارس توفر تعليم باللغة الإنجليزية معترف به عالمياً ويتميز بمعايير أخرى عالية الجودة في التدريس والتعليم. وبالنسبة للكثير من الآباء، سواءً المقيمين أو المواطنين ، يُعتبر التعليم رحلة يستطيع الطفل من خلالها أن يضمن له مكان في جامعة غربية وأن يكون مؤهلاً بشكل جيد في اللغة كما يضمن له 

مؤهلات أخرى عديدة.

وقد أصبح التعليم الجيد هو غاية وطلب اليوم حيث زاد الاهتمام به بدرجة كبيرة إيماناً بأنه يضمن مستقبلاً مستقراً. وتكتسب المدارس الدولية بالسعودية  شهرة واسعة تزداد يوماً بعد يوم فيما بين الطلبة المحليين حيث بات لدى كل أب وأم انطباعاً إيجابياً يفيد بحصول أطفالهم على فرصة التعليم الجيد في هذه المدارس. وقد مر التعليم بسلسلة من التغييرات في الحقبة الأخيرة، وبالرغم من ارتفاع سعر هذه المدارس، إلا أن المقبلين عليها كُثُرْ.

في الماضي، كان تركيز التعليم المحلي منصباً بشكل رئيسي على الامتحانات، بينما الآن وقد تغير الأمر ليصبح الاتجاه نحو عدد أقل من الامتحانات وعدد أكبر من التقييمات المتراكمة المستمرة. ولدى المدارس الدولية قانون انضباط صارم، وفعلياً يرتدي الطلبة زيًا موحداً.

وأشارت عدة تقارير نتجت عن استقصاء تم إجرائه مؤخراً إلى أن هناك 321 مدرسة دولية بالمملكة العربية السعودية  تقدم خدمات تعليمية بمعايير دولية. ويومياً، هناك أكثر من 180 ألف طالب يتم إدراج أساميهم أو تسجيلهم في المدارس، وهناك حوالي 8000 فصل يتم التدريس لطلابهم كل يوم. وتقوم هذه المؤسسات بتقديم تعليم أفضل مع الاهتمام بالألعاب الرياضية الحديثة.

وفي سياق متصل، توصلت الإحصائيات الحكومية إلى أن هناك حوالي 80 مدرسة دولية بالرياض    تضم حوالي 65 ألف طالب، بينما جدة وهي المدينة الأكبر في احتواءها لعدد المدارس لديها حوالي 95 منشأة تعليمية، ويليها المنطقة الشرقية التي تحوي حوالي 65 مدرسة تضم حوالي 80 ألف طالب.

أما مدينة الخُبَر، فتعد هي الأفضل في المنطقة الشرقية من ناحية احتضانها لمدارس أجنبية والثالثة على مستوى المملكة حيث أنها تضم حوالي 40 ألف طالب.

هناك نوعين من المدارس الأجنبية بالمملكة وهما: مدارس الجاليات التي تديرها سفارات الدول لمواطنيها الذين يعيشون بالسعودية، والمدارس الدولية التي تقوم بتدريس كلاً من المنهج البريطاني والأمريكي. هناك تقريباً 57 مدرسة خاصة بالجاليات في المملكة العربية السعودية.

يشرف على المدارس الدولية عادةً منظمات دولية مثل منظمة شبكة إدارة التعليم العالمي سابيس SABIS، والمجلس الأوروبي للمدارس الدولية ECIS، أو جمعية دول الشرق للمدارس والجامعات MSASC، بينما يشرف على مدارس الجاليات مخطط المناهج المتبع في بلدانهم.  

Only 3 million Saudis have health insurance

Only 3.11 million Saudis have medical insurance or 30 percent of eligible citizens in the country, while 7.85 million or 79 percent of expatriates have coverage, according to the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI).

With a new company entering the market within the next 90 days, in addition to the current 26 companies operating, 52 percent of the market in the country would be covered, a source at the CCHI was quoted as saying by a local newspaper on Friday.
He said that no company has been suspended from operating over the past six months, after six firms had their bans lifted for violating various rules and regulations in the first six months of 2015.
He said that the CCHI had approved four basic criteria to which firms have to comply in terms of fee structures. Policies must adhere to the limits set by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, he said.

He said medical insurance firms must base their policy prices on technical and objective criteria and should not be less than what would be required for treatment. They should not also base prices on those charged by their competitors, the source said.

Policy prices must be based on supply and demand, and the criteria laid out in health legislation. Article 36 makes it mandatory for companies to justify prices when renewing policies. Violators would be referred to the CCHI for further action, he said.

The government was still studying the possibility of introducing private insurance in the public sector. This matter has been taken up by the Ministry of Health and CCHI, which is primarily concerned with medical coverage for private sector employees and their families.

He said the CCHI’s plans for 2016 include the possibility of providing health insurance for a few government departments across the Kingdom. The implementation would start with a major advertising campaign over six months in Arabic and English.

Finding the Right Interior Designer in Saudi Arabia

Interior Designers in Saudi Arabia

People like to spend their quality time at home after a hard day’s work. They want to feel comfortable with the ambience and this totally depends on the quality of interiors one have at their home. Long working hours and travelling time in the city gives anyone little space to decorate or to do interior designing of their homes. Maybe you are not perfect to do this job. Hiring an interior designer in Saudi Arabia is the best solution to say good bye to all your worries. It is good to consider the services of an interior designer or decorator and they will be giving you some fancy ideas in revamping or building your dream home.

It is very important to do a little research on your dream home before you hire the services of an interior designer. You have to be very peculiar with what exactly you are looking for in terms of theme and ambience. The rest of the job will be carried out nicely by professional interior decorators in Saudi Arabia. Charges may vary depending on the kind of project.

Some points are important to remember when you hire the services of an interior designer.

1. Most important factor in interior designing is budget. The resources which you want to purchase should also match your budget. Since, the interior designer’s charges can be decided after some negotiations but resources cannot be adjusted.
2. What type of style or theme you would like to give to your home is also very important. The interior designer will be able to better understand your criteria depending on your style statement.
3. Designing a home and not thinking about color is like making an iced cake with salt. Be sure to know about yours and your family members’ favorite colors so that can be recommended to the interior decorator.
4. You have to be particular about the kind of home accessories you are keeping. Unnecessary items can make the entire designing look odd.

5. Discuss each and every part with all the detailing. The best interior designers in Saudi Arabia know their job well. They know how to reflect your sense of style with captivating décor, furniture, accessories, color and fabric.
6. If you want to reduce your expenses on resources you may discuss this point with the decorator. Having a word with the designer will always be useful for you.
7. The interior designer should listen to you carefully when he/she comes to your home for discussion. They should also be conducting survey of your entire home.
8. They should be able to present you with creative solutions and ideas for the project. They must also be able to make the necessary product selections for your project.
9. They should get paint and fabric samples in helping out with your favorite color and design theme. Moreover, flooring samples should also be presented in the demo.
10. Last but not the least; they must suggest you on how to enhance your home with design basics of balance, texture, color, etc.

If you do your research in advance and do the proper consultation with the interior designer then decorating your dream home could be a hassle free experience.

Originally published at http://blog.daleeli.com/finding-the-right-interior-designer-in-saudi-arabia/

New breast cancer campaign planned

 A year-long breast cancer campaign entitled 10KSA was launched on Monday by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan Al-Saud.

Addressing a gathering of businesswomen and top members of charities and social groups at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the princess said that her charity Alf Khair would run the initiative in partnership with several government and private sector organizations. 
These organizations include the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Affairs, Princess Noura University, Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, General Presidency for Sports and Youth Welfare, Saudi Fund for Human Resources, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Saudi Arabian Olympic Association, and sponsoring companies. 
Over 10,000 women over 14 are expected to gather on Dec. 12 at Princess Noora University to form the world’s largest human pink ribbon shape on record. The aim is to draw the nation’s attention to the increasing number of breast cancer cases and deaths. The campaign would also provide much needed education on prevention and treatment.

According to reports, few women survive breast cancer in Saudi Arabia because there is much less screening and often the late discovery of the disease. This is due mostly to stigma and cultural reasons, which could be countered with awareness and education. 
According to Princess Reema, breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women aged 20 to 59 in the Kingdom. Stigma and the worry of being branded as unhealthy prevent women in rural areas from seeking help.

Women in Arab countries are typically diagnosed some 10 years younger than their Western peers, and in much later stages of the disease, radically reducing their chances of survival. Princess Reema said she hoped that 10KSA would not just break records, but also get people to talk about women’s health.

She hoped that the event would raise SR5 million to kick start an endowment fund for the Zahra Breast Cancer Association. Sponsors in Saudi Arabia such as Alwaleed Philanthropies, Uber, General Electric and Al-Saif Construction Company have already pledged their support.

Princess Reema is a granddaughter of the late Crown Prince Sultan and daughter of Prince Bandar, the former Saudi ambassador to the United States and chief of the National Security Council.
She is a founding member of the Zahra Breast Cancer Association and chief executive officer of the luxury retailer Alfa International, which operates the Harvey Nichols department store in Riyadh. 
The princess is known for leading a movement to bring more Saudi women into the workforce. In 2014 she was included in the Most Creative People list for her efforts, which included ousting several dozen Harvey Nichols salesmen to hire female clerks.

KSA to host global road conference

Global road conference

The International Road Federation Conference (IRFC) gets underway in the Saudi capital from Dec. 15 to 17 under the auspices of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.

Transport Minister Abdullah Al-Muqbil thanked King Salman for his approval to hold the conference, which is an “extension of the generous support to the Ministry of Transport.”

“It’s also a part of the unlimited support to various local institutions operating in the different transport industry sectors which are implementing various road projects in the Kingdom,” he said.

Al-Muqbil also thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their support.

Al-Muqbil also said that the conference to be held at the Riyadh InterContinental Hotel will be attended by experts from the road industry in the Kingdom and other countries.

He added that on the sidelines of the three-day conference, a specialized exhibition will be held featuring photographs and models on road projects and related industries. 

He added that the event will be a good opportunity to be updated on the “latest developments as far as road construction and building techniques are concerned.”

He said that the significance of the conference is “reflected by the fact that massive construction of various projects and infrastructure is currently taking place in the Saudi capital and other parts of the Kingdom.”

These projects include the $22.5 billion Riyadh Metro, which is being constructed under the supervision of the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh (HCDR), and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).

These projects are currently being implemented in the Saudi capital with a total cost amounting to SR509 billion.

Saudi student honored by UK university

A Saudi student has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom for her research into chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Afaf Awad Al-Harthi, a scholarship student from the medical faculty at Taif University, was included by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in London on its honor panel.
Al-Harthi said recently that her research was aimed at determining the MicroRNAs, or biomarkers, in the cancer cells of lymphatic tissue, to predict the growth and development of the disease, from which doctors could make a diagnosis and take appropriate action.
After conducting several experiments, Al-Harthi was able to determine the relationship between these indicators and disease progression in infected people.
Simon Wagner, a professor and Al-Harthi's research supervisor, said that the lymphoid tissue environment encourages the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, and resistance to chemotherapy. This group of MicroRNAs would be useful clinically in terms of early diagnosis and treatment, he said.
Wagner said that Al-Harthi used many technologies, including a Nanosight technique to measure the number and size of the vesicles outside the cells in patients and healthy volunteers. She found a higher prevalence of these particles in patients.
She also developed a Polymerase Chain Reaction technique for specific types of MicroRNAs and tested it on a group of patients and healthy volunteers, said Wagner.

Conference ponders ways to fight cybercrime

Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani recently inaugurated the first international conference to combat computer-related crimes on behalf of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
He commended Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University for organizing the conference through the College of Computer and Information Sciences.

“The conference is timely and necessary. The era of significant evolution of information has come so that there’s a need to be updated on combating computer-related crimes,” Al-Haqabani said.
He noted that information technology serves humanity but there are those who use it for their own selfish interests like violating the privacy of an individual and information networks.
He added that addressing “this delicate subject through this conference confirms the interest of the Kingdom, universities and academic institutions to solve the problem.”

“Computer-related crimes threaten the security of the state and its institutions, the development of scientific and technical solutions, and the enactment of deterrent laws and legislation,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the conference could recommend practical solutions and contribute to the dissemination of scientific security awareness about such crimes and ways to combat them.

He also expressed hope that the conference could serve as a platform for universities and the judiciary to come up with a fruitful collaboration to advance further knowledge on information security.
He thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their support in promoting social initiatives as well as scientific security.

Issa bin Turki, president of the scientific committee of the conference, said the event highlighted the need to raise awareness of the seriousness of computer-related crimes.
“There’s a need to review penalties imposed on computer-related violations and submit studies and modern solutions to solve these,” he said.

عاصفة التجارة الإلكترونية في المملكة العربية السعودية

عمليات البيع والشراء عبر الإنترنت والتي تسمى التجارة الإلكترونية أو EC. هي نقل البيانات أو الأموال عبر شبكة الإنترنت إلكترونية. هذه المعاملات تتم بين المستهلك لقطاع الأعمال، المستهلك إلى المستهلك، والأعمال التجارية لرجال الأعمال أو الأعمال التجارية إلى المستهلك.

وتستخدم تطبيقات مختلفة مثل التبادل الإلكتروني للبيانات (EDI)، بروتوكول نقل الملفات (FTP)، والبريد الإلكتروني، كتالوجات على شبكة الإنترنت، والفاكس، وعربات التسوق وخدمات ويب في إجراء التجارة الإلكترونية. عموما، يتم استخدام هذه الخدمة بين قطاعات الأعمال التجارية وبعض القطاعات استخدام البريد الإلكتروني والفاكس للترويج لمنتجاتها للمستهلكين والجهات التجارية الأخرى. الآن الشركات ترسل أيضا إلى النشرات الإخبارية الإلكترونية للمشتركين.

التجارة الإلكترونية لديها الكثير من المزايا منها توفرها على مدار الساعة، وسرعة الوصول بسرعة جدا ويمكن أن يتم اختيار السلع والخدمات من قبل مستهلكين عالمين. وعلى الرغم من ذلك فشراء السلع على الانترنت يحوي سلبيات الطفيفة كذلك. الزبون هو ليس قادرا ماديا على رؤية أو لمس منتج معين قبل شرائه. أيضا، في بعض الحالات العملاء يجب أن ينتظروا وقت لحين شحن المنتج.

يجب على أصحاب الأعمال ضمان أمن وفعالية وخصوصية للتجارة الإلكترونية ، ومصادقة المعاملات التجارية، فيجب أن يتم التحكم في الوصول إلى خصوصية صفحات الويب للمستخدمين. وينبغي أيضا أن تنفذ التقنيات الأمنية مثل طبقة مآخذ التوصيل الآمن (SSL) وتشفير الاتصالات من أجل ضمان الأمن العام.

وقد أطلق على حركة التجارة الإلكترونية في المملكة العربية السعودية: عاصفة التجارة الإلكترونية. وفقا لأحدث الأبحاث، ومن المتوقع أن تصل لتضخم 13.2 مليار $ في عام 2015 من حصة السوق في المملكة العربية السعودية للصناعة والتجارة الإلكترونية وتوقعت أن الأرباح تاـي من 25% من مستخدمي الإنترنت السعوديين الذين ينشطون بالفعل في ه التجارة الإلكترونية.

ويشير بحث أجري مؤخرا أن أي بلد تصل نسبة عمليات الشراء الإلكترونية فيه 8.5٪ فيعد من الأسواق المتقدمة في سوق التجزئة على الانترنت. وقد حققت ألمانيا نسبة 11.6٪، في حين بلغت أستراليا نسبة 8.7٪.

في الآونة الأخيرة، المملكة العربية السعودية تقترب جدا لهذا الهدف. ومن المتوقع أن تصل إلى 8٪ في عام 2015. متقدمة على فرنسا (6.2٪)، واليابان (6،7) والولايات المتحدة (7.3). لغة التعاملات في التجارة الإلكترونية هي اللغة العربية في المملكة العربية السعودية. و 40٪ من المستهلكين عبر الإنترنت من منطقة مكة المكرمة في حين 57٪ من الرياض. تكشف الدراسة أيضا أن 80٪ من العملاء عبر الإنترنت يفضلون استخدام الشراء نقدا عند التسليم (COD). معظم عمليات الشراء تتم على فئة الالكترونيات من بين الفئات الرئيسية الأخرى، للمحلات التجارية الرائدة في مجالات الخدمات المالية، ثم تليها الأزياء تليها تذاكر الطيران.

وقد أظهر أحدث تحليل فيزا أن المملكة العربية السعودية قد تصدرت المنطقة MENA في أعلى معدل نمو التجارة الإلكترونية في عام 2014. وتظهر دراسة شبكة المدفوعات الإلكترونية أن المملكة شهدت 41٪ في نمو التجارة الإلكترونية التقديرية الإجمالية مقارنة مع 2012 و 2013. وشهد القطاع المنزلي نسبة نمو بلغت 65٪ في حين سجلت التجارة الإلكترونية عبر الحدود نسبة تصل إلى معدل نمو 34٪ على التوالي
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Saudis spend SR800m on safari tourism

Over the past five years, safari tourism has registered the highest level of investment in the tourism sector overall, thanks to increased attention being paid to this favorite Saudi and international pastime.

Chairman of the Al-Sunaidi Company for Supply Trips Abdulrahman Al-Sunaidi said that the sector has experienced a lot of growth in recent times, receiving approximately SR2 billion in financial investment each year.
He added that Saudis collectively spent up to SR800 million on these kinds of safari trips in any one year, pointing out that the peak period for these tours runs from November to April in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Al-Sunaidi noted that the majority of this kind of tourism across the Gulf depends on the Saudi market for supplies, further bolstering the national economy.


Source ;- http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/830761

Council of chambers opposes two-day offs in private sector

The labor market committee at the Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry has protested against the Labor Ministry’s amendment of the Labor Law. 

The ministry amended Articles 98 and 104 of the Labor Law, which determines the weekend days and the daily work hours for employees. The Shoura Council is expected to put the issue on the agenda within the next few weeks.

According to the amendment, an employee can’t work for more than nine hours per day if he/she depends on daily work, and it should be 45 hours a week. The decision also includes decreasing the working hours for Muslims to not more than seven hours per day or 35 hours per week.

Article 104 states that workers need to have two paid offs per week and that one of these days must be a Friday. The employer can replace Sunday with another weekday for some of the workers after notifying the labor office. The employees should be allowed to perform their religious duties. 

The chairman of the labor market committee at the Council for Saudi Chambers, Mansour Al-Shatri, said the committee does not oppose positive discrimination in favor of Saudi workers against other workers to encourage them to enter the labor market. “However, the committee wants to ensure that this change only affects Saudis just like other Gulf states which prefer their citizens and which doesn’t contradict agreements signed with labor-sending countries,” he said.

Source :- http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/829831

Tourism to generate 1.7m jobs by 2020 in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Job opportunities in the tourism sector of the Kingdom are expected to reach 1.7 million by 2020, according to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical division of the the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH).

“This total figure includes the number of direct and indirect jobs in the labor market in the tourism sector and other sectors associated and benefiting from tourism in the Kingdom,” the latest report released by MAS said.
The statistical report further said that the number of jobs in the tourism accommodation sector in 2015 will go up to 113,048 and this number is expected to increase to 129,526 jobs by 2017 due to the execution of a number of hotel mega-projects across the Kingdom especially in the two Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah and in the capital city Riyadh.
MAS statistics further indicated that the number of direct job opportunities in the tourism sector until the end of 2014 reached over 795,000 and the number is estimated to rise to over 840,000 by the end of 2015, while the number of indirect jobs by the end of 2014 reached over 397,000, and is expected to exceed 420,000 by the end of 2015.
The total of direct and indirect jobs was 1,192,285 by the end of 2014, and this number is predicted to rise to 1,262,153 by the end of 2015.
Moreover, according to the report the tourism accommodation sector in the Kingdom is witnessing rapid growth in investments, as the number of tourism accommodation facilities (hotels, furnished apartments, hotel villas, hotel apartments, tourism inns, roadside hotels and resorts), reached 3,710 by the end of 2014, with 1,222 hotels and 2,488 furnished apartments.
Keeping with this trend, the number of hotel rooms in the Kingdom has reached 299,500 and furnished apartments 87,050.
Notably, tourism is currently the second most important economic sector in the Kingdom, where Saudization has reached 28 percent and the estimated number of people working in the tourism sector by 2025 is predicted to reach 317,352 compared to 94,249 in 2014.
According to industry experts, the tourism sector has potential to create concrete change in the national economy and emerge as the future alternative to crude oil.

New SME body will generate jobs in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The newly formed Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises approved by the Cabinet on Monday will help create jobs for young Saudis and boost the economy, according to experts.

One of the most important functions of the new body would be to facilitate funding for these small and medium enterprises (SME), they were quoted as saying by a local publication on Tuesday.

Saleh Al-Hassini, chairman of the Shoura Council’s economy and energy committee, said that the authority would remove several obstacles facing SMEs, which is crucial for the country’s economic growth.

Al-Hassini said that the authority would ensure that SMEs become more competitive and innovative, and attract investment. He praised the government for setting up this and other similar bodies and urged the Council of Saudi Chambers to support it.

Mansoor bin Abdullah Al-Shathri, a member of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and head of the board of trustees of the Riyadh Center for SME Development, said that the authority would create employment opportunities for Saudis.

Al-Shathri said that expatriates made up 86 percent of the SME sector in the country. This goes against trends in other countries, and is preventing citizens from investing in the sector, he said.

He said that the authority would help grow the sector, which makes up over 99 percent of commercial firms in the country. It would oversee the sector and fulfill the goals of the government’s economic plans, he said.

The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday, set up the body, which will have financial and administrative independence, and be overseen by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The authority would regulate and grow the small and medium enterprise sector in the Kingdom, so that it makes a substantial contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, and create jobs, the Cabinet said in a statement.

The authority would also ensure financial support for the sector through the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the statement said.

KSA continues to support local agriculture industry

Agriculture in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Local Agriculture Industry, a crucial economic sector, is contributing to providing food security to Saudi Arabia.
Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli, minister of agriculture, made these remarks as he opened a major exhibition in Riyadh.

Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd. (REC) organized the 34th edition of Saudi Agriculture, the Middle East’s largest agricultural show, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture. 
Fakieh Poultry and Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) are the diamond sponsors of the event being supported by the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry as its strategic partner. 
Such events are also important in order to raise awareness about the sector and the production levels as well as decreasing costs and improving services to consumers, said the minister. 
The minister said: “I am glad to realize that more than 350 exhibitors are present this year which is 10 percent more than last edition of the expo.”
The agriculture industry is important and grabbing local and international interest, he said. 
Saudi Agriculture 2015 will act as a strategic platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge among decision-makers, strengthening the bonds of cooperation and partnerships between stakeholders from different countries. 
More than 350 specialized exhibitors from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia, in addition to local companies are showcasing the latest in agricultural products, services and equipment. 
In addition, the exhibition will review the latest products, equipment and related services for the agricultural sector, reflecting the most prominent trends and developments in the global market in general and the Saudi market in particular. 
Saudi Arabia continues to boost the local agricultural sector because of its great economic importance as a key pillar in achieving food security to reach the level of self-sufficiency.

List of Universities in Saudi Arabia

Find universities in Saudi Arabia and study in Saudi Arabia, our guide for international students to study abroad.

The higher education system in Saudi Arabia is controlled by the Ministry of Higher Education. It's responsible for establishing, administering and supervisinguniversities and colleges in Saudi Arabia

A variety of institutions are available including:

• 21 government universities
• 24 private universities and colleges
• 37 colleges and institutions for health
• 18 primary teacher colleges for men
• 80 primary teacher colleges for women
• 12 technical colleges

There are five major universities in Saudi Arabia:

• King Saud University
• King Abdulaziz University
• King Faisal University
• Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
• Umm Al-Qura University

Male and female students are able to attend these five universities but there are also all-female and all-male institutions.

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• University Teaching

How to find a reputable landscape and renovation company in Saudi Arabia

Landscape and renovation company in Saudi Arabia

Are you planning to give a facelift to your new or existing home and looking for a reputable landscape and renovation company? Most of the landscaping and renovation companies offer reliable and high end services. But, if you want to have luxurious renovation ideas you will be glad to know that there are many landscaping Companies in Saudi Arabia that are offering high end designs and services. It is quite a difficult task to decide what change or addition can be made in revamping your new or existing home. Qualified professionals in the field of Landscaping and Renovation can assure you to provide with designs that you are sure to appreciate.

Services may differ depending on the type of renovation you want. The services will cover but not limited to change or addition in exterior or interior, changing a particular area in your home as per your requirement, managing the entire project in terms of design and development. The firms will provide you with various design ideas that will be presented as per your budget and by comparing it to the implementation cost. They will guide from scratch to finish in the work procedure. In case you have purchased a piece of land then they will assist you right from structure lay down to the landscape for your dream home. Suppose if your already own a house, the firm will guide and help you in replacing it with a brand new home that will be constructed and landscaped keeping in mind your renovation ideas. They will provide necessary details that will cover model of the structure, project cost and the time duration to finish the project.  So, you can be rest assured that your dream home will be complemented with beautiful interiors, exteriors and landscaping.

The first step towards renovation or landscaping is estimation cost of the project. This is the most important factor in any project. So, analyze the companies that provide better cost factor along with great services. After reviewing quotations from various firms you can decide which company to choose from. They will also give you quotation or estimates for home renovation and interior designing for your existing home.

The firms’ works commences after you have decided to hire their services. The project will be designed on blue print and you will also get an idea of your future home with all its landscaping and renovations with the help of latest software’s. Initially, it is mandatory for you to sign a contract to avoid any legal hassles that may happen in the future. Once the relevant papers are signed between the two parties, you can be rest assured that the firm will guide throughout the project phases. Inquire about the warranty from your service provider if they are offering any warranty services before you sign the contract.

Daleeli has several reputable landscaping companies that will guide you through the entire home renovation process. Deciding to give a facelift or renovating your dream home will not be complicated anymore.

Originally published at blog.daleeli.com.

How to choose the Best Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Choose the Best Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Finding a best hospital in your vicinity is not so easy. You need to do some research in order to find out the best hospitals for you. A hospital may exist in your locality but it might not be the one suited for your needs. We need to research for medical facilities before visiting any Specialized hospitals. That may include Specialist Doctors/Physicians, specializations in treating different types of diseases, amenities, and most importantly insurance coverage policy of the Hospital.

Let us now discuss the various points in detail to get a better idea.

Specialist Doctors/Physicians

It is very important to know quality of the Doctors/Physicians and the nursing staff at hospitals because they play a vital role in your treatment. Selecting the best hospital means opting out for quality staff. You can gather useful information related to Hospital staff on clinical websites and you can also read reviews on different websites. Saudi Arabia has leading medical professionals providing their services in various hospitals and they are working in several areas of specialization. They are making valuable contribution to the society in treating patients from different walks of life. Since, not every doctor works at every facility it is recommended to find out with the help of internet or a suggestion from your trusted ones will also be useful. 

Specialization in treating different types of diseases

Not all Hospitals treat every type of patients. Specialized Hospitals focuses on particular diseases with the help of Cardiologist, Dentist, Endocrinologist, Immunologist, Medical Geneticist, Microbiologist, Neonatologist, Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Oncologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, ENT Specialist, Urologist etc. Hence, a specific doctor is required for every major system of our body to give proper treatment to it. Make sure to select the medical services in relevance to your treatment.

Amenities

People not only look to get better treatment at hospitals but they also consider clinical facilities, hospital’s technology, and staff. They are making choices on the basis of amenities. Hospitals are trying to attract patients with different kinds of amenities and it is easier to understand. In order to attract and give comfort to patients Hospitals have luxurious interior and are also decorated with beautiful artwork. Better health care with luxurious amenities plays a crucial role in the growth of any hospital.

Insurance

If you have health insurance coverage then makes sure to inquire about the healthcare coverage with your medical center in order to get benefited. It is very important to know that not all clinic, hospital, or doctor accepts every type of healthcare insurance. If you have healthcare coverage, you’ll definitely want to make sure the hospital you choose accepts your insurance.

Patients with different types of diseases have to choose from a range of Hospitals to match their needs. So, to select the right type of hospital check into their specializations, doctors, amenities and insurance. It will be easy for you to book an appointment after doing appropriate research of the hospitals.

Get the best health care. For more information about Hospitals in Saudi Arabia.   http://www.daleeli.com/en/category/all/all/Hospitals/12300

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