Personal Privacy Evaluation of Smart Devices Applications Serving Hajj and Umrah Rituals

Mobile Applications (apps) are one of the most important tools that provide many services in different and varied fields of human life such as social, health, commercial, political, and other services. These apps make information easily available to everyone, fast to get, and cheaper than traditional methods. The Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performances (Al-Rahman Holy guests) have a share of the electronic services provided by many governmental and private sectors inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The offered services ensure that these religious guests have the ability to gain useful knowledge before and during the period they are stayed in the land of the Two Holy Mosques. In this paper, we collected all possible apps related to Hajj and Umrah, from the Google Store, during the season of Hajj 1440 AH (2019 AD), which amounted to 471 apps through searching on relevant applications to Hajj and Umrah services. We studied the applications public info trying to gain personal privacy characteristics from user rating, number of evaluators, recent updates, volume of applications, languages, number of downloads, and specific services provided. The results showed that the largest percentage of the studied apps are the facilitations of the Hajj ritual with 18%, followed by 15.1% for Umrah ritual and 10.2% for prayer supplications. The results also indicated attractive 33 common languages used, showing English with most popularity of 27.4%, followed by Arabic and Urdu of 24.3% and 14.3%. In addition, the study specified the most desirable services favoured by the religious guests expressing interesting valuable remarks.

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Measurements of Various Traditional Methods of Teeth Whitening among People of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1514 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 91-94

Author(s):

Ammar A Siddiqui ◽

Nabila Anwar ◽

Ibrahim K Alibrahim ◽

Mohammed E Alhumaid

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Traditional Methods

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Factors Influencing Consumers' Intention to Use Mobile Applications for Online Shopping in the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v14n1p86 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 86 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Khald S. Alatawy

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Mobile Applications ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Shopping ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Primary Data ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Study Results

This study examines factors influencing consumers' intention to use mobile applications for online shopping in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The research employed quantitative methodology, using study sample consisting of 150 participants randomly selected from the Saudi community. A questionnaire was developed to collect the primary data, resulting in one hundred (100) usable responses, i.e. a response rate of 66.67% (100/150). The collected data was subsequently analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Software (SPSS) and the Amos programme, to establish the path of the independent variables using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study results identified the following: firstly, a positive or strong significant correlation between subjective norms and customer intention to use mobile applications for online shopping in KSA. Secondly, a positive, significant correlation between customer intention and the use of mobile applications for online shopping in KSA. Thirdly, that Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC) had a negative correlation with customer intention to mobile applications for online shopping in KSA. Finally, that that the main factors influencing consumers' intention to use mobile applications for online shopping in KSA consisted of: (1) attitude; (2) perceived behaviour control; (3) subjective norms; and (4) perceived trust. This research therefore contributes to the current literature by offering important evidence of how key players in the Saudi e-commerce sector can leverage consumers' intention to use mobile applications for online shopping in KSA. Due to its contribution to the picture of customer intentions towards online shopping in KSA, this study has significance for the Saudi e- commerce sector, online shopping companies and technological sector, as well as for online consumers.

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A study on cyber-crimes, threats, security and its emerging trends on latest technologies: influence on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i2.3.9969 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2.3) ◽

pp. 54

Author(s):

Sivaram Rajeyyagari ◽

Abdullah S. Alotaibi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cyber Security ◽

Human Life ◽

Cyber Attacks ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Regional Conflicts ◽

Emerging Trends ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Cyber Crimes ◽

Financial Transactions

Now a day the human life penetrated with the technology, like in every moment of life such as shopping or financial transactions and more are using technology in its cyber space. At the same time, it has become very difficult to safe guard the information. The online crime or cybercrime increased along with the heavy usage and development of social media. In case of Saudi Arabia, the cyber-attacks increased because of regional conflicts and low-level awareness about cyber security, and also the perception of Saudi Arabia being extremely wealthy. This paper identifies the importance and impact of cybercrime according to the current situation and Study reports of past activities that have taken place in Saudi Arabia. In addition, described about the cyber security and its emerging trends and latest Technologies along with the policies planned and implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, the growth of Cyber Crimes becomes proportional to the technological advances. The present paper suggest the solutions to deal with the increasing online crimes in Saudi Arabia with few case studies and have been discussed some innovative suggestions for future cyber security.

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Pediatrics’ Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and implementation of standardized formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.16 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 492-496

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nesreen Al-Shubbar

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Clinical Outcome ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Drug Related Problems ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

Management Project ◽

Improve Patient ◽

New System

The national total parental nutrition program with an emphasis on pediatrics started before several ago at Ministry of health hospitals In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program covered several regions and consisted from the foundation of Intravenous Admixture and preparation of pediatric parenteral nutrition to administration and follow up of patients outcomes. In addition to the prior system, the new initiative project with the standardized formulation of pediatric’s parenteral nutrition is the complementary project of the parental nutrition for pediatrics. The project initiated to prevent drug-related problems of parental nutrition, improve patient clinical outcome and reduce the unnecessary economic burden on the healthcare system. It is the new system in the Middle East and Gulf counties in additional to Saudi Arabia. The initiatives are the systemic implementation of standardized pediatrics formulation using management project tools of starting new idea until finding in the ground.

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Adult’s Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and Implementation of Standardized Formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 483-487

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nahedh Rashed Alotaibi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

International Standards ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

International Regulations ◽

One Year ◽

New Formulation ◽

New System

The general administration of pharmaceutical care started potential pharmacy practice program. The program is part of accreditation professional’s process of national and international regulations. The adult’s parenteral nutrition was one of the critical programs. The most healthcare professionals are not familiar with the new system. The new initiatives system adult’s standardized concentration formulation of total parental nutrition as complementary to the previous one. The new formulation consisted of all parental nutrition requirements based on national and international standards. The new system can be converted as computerized physician orders. The new initiatives may implement as project management model over one year or less than that’s. The new system prevents nutrition-related problems, and medication errors, and improve clinical outcomes of the adults’ population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Filipino Guest Workers, Gender Segregation, and the Changing Social/Labor-Scape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MIGRATION LETTERS ◽

10.33182/ml.v16i4.796 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 503-512

Author(s):

Simeon S. Magliveras

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Major Part ◽

Gender Segregation ◽

Guest Workers ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Gcc Countries ◽

Overseas Filipino Workers ◽

Dress Codes ◽

Social Labor

Filipinos are a major part of the workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a population of almost one million. This article investigates the effects of gender segregation on Filipino workers and how they navigate their lives through systems imposed on them. In particular, it examines the Kafala system (administrative sponsoring system) used for recruiting migrant workers for GCC countries. This article suggests that contrary beliefs about gender segregation and dress codes, Filipinas found it empowering. However, this article also concludes that gender segregation and dress codes also lead to isolation and loneliness. In addition, it is concluded that the fate and contentment of the overseas Filipino workers are directly dependent on who sponsors them.

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Critical Analysis of Patient and Family Rights in JCI Accreditation and Cbahi Standards for Hospitals

International Journal of Emerging Research in Management and Technology ◽

10.23956/ijermt.v6i7.234 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 324

Author(s):

Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Joint Commission ◽

Primary Data ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Accreditation Standards ◽

Joint Commission International ◽

Central Board

Patient and Family Rights (PFR) is a common chapter available in the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation[i] (fifth edition) and Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) Standards for hospitals (second edition)[ii]. JCI Accreditation is a USA based international healthcare accrediting organization, whereas CBAHI is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based national health care accrediting organization. However, both these standards are accredited by Ireland based International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), which is the only accrediting organization who “accredit the accreditors' in the world. In Patient and Family Rights (PFR) chapter of JCI Accreditation for hospitals, there are nineteen (19) standards and seventy-seven (77) measurable elements (ME) whereas in CBAHI Accreditation there are thirty one (31) standards, ninety nine (99) sub-standards and fifty (50) evidence(s) of compliance (EC). The scoring mechanism is totally different in both these accrediting organizations. The researcher has identified thirty two (32) common parameters from JCI Accreditation and CBAHI standards, intent statement, measurable elements, sub-standard and evidence of compliance. On the basis of these identified common parameters, the researcher has compared the Patient and Family Rights chapter in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards. Methods: This is a comparison study (normative comparison) in which the researcher has critically analyzed and compared the Patient and Family Rights (PFR) standards of JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation of USA (United States of America) and CBAHI (Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data Collection: Primary data are collected from the JCI Accreditation Standards for hospitals, fifth edition, 2013 and CBAHI Standards for hospitals of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, second edition, 2011. Secondary data are collected from relevant published journals, articles, research papers, academic literature and web portals. Objectives of the Study: The aim of this study is to analyze critically Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards to point out the best in among both these standards. Conclusion: This critical analysis of Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards for hospitals clearly show that the PFR Standards in CBAHI Standards are very comprehensive than the JCI Accreditation standards.

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