Business & Money | Sunday 19 May, 2019 1:53 am

Dubai Customs receives WCO executive and showcases best communication practices

Corporate Communications Department at Dubai Customs received Ludovic Thanay, Head of Communications, Events and Strategic Planning Unit, World Customs Organization (WCO). The meeting was organized by Dubai Customs with the aim of sharing best communication practices and strategies with the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 12:50 am

Millennium Taiba Hotel performs fire drill exercise

Millennium Taiba Hotel, a five star hotel located at the heart of Madinah next Al Masjid Al Nabawi, recently conducted a mock fire drill in association with the concerned authorities in Al Madinah to demonstrate the readiness of any emergency-response in the hotel. In 16th of April, a successful ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:48 pm

Amazon squares up to Uber with backing for UK food app Deliveroo

Amazon has taken a stake in British online food delivery company Deliveroo, leading a $575 million fundraising to pit itself against Uber Eats in the global race to dominate the market for takeaway meals. The news the world's biggest online retailer had bought into one of Europe's...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:46 pm

Saudi’s Falih says he sees no oil shortage, but OPEC to act if needed

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday that he saw no oil supply shortage as global oil inventories are still rising, particularly from the United States, but OPEC will be responsive to the oil market's needs. Speaking in Jeddah ahead of a ministerial panel...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:44 pm

KAUST’s annual iftar connects science hub with the rest of Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) held its annual iftar on Thursday. The iftar presented an opportunity to connect the science and technology hub with the rest of the Kingdom and the international community. The director of global marketing communications at KAUST, Mark...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:06 am

‘Misk Historic Jeddah’ highlights the city’s heritage

 Jeddah’s historical area welcomed visitors with songs as part of the third edition of the “Misk Historic Jeddah” initiative, which highlights the city’s historical and cultural importance. The event, which was launched last Tuesday and runs until May 20, features...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:03 am

ICD, BBI sign deal for new global platform initiative

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Bosna Bank International (BBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jeddah related to a new initiative, a Global Platform for Private Sector where the two institutions and community of like-minded financial entities can...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:00 am

Over 6.6 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Kingdom

 As many as 6,639,295 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency said on Friday quoting the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. In its weekly cumulative indicator, the ministry said the Saudi authorities have so far issued 7,222,369 visas to people intending to perform Umrah. The...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:52 am

Dubai Culture to launch an interactive installation named ‘Quran Tech’ in partnership with Dubai Mall

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan and promoting the values of Islam, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Mall, has announced the launch of an interactive display at the Bloomingdales Atrium of the mall, which will be available at the venue from 18th...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 6:33 am

Zara's online store in Saudi Arabia goes live

Zara launched its online sales in Saudi Arabia With this launch, Zara is marking a new milestone in the steady expansion of the fully integrated stores and online model across the universe of markets in which the Inditex Group does business. Over the new dedicated website, www.zara.com/sa, the ...

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