Government | Sunday 19 February, 2017 1:12 am

Prince Faisal bin Bandar opens youth camps at Thumamah park

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, also the president of the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh (HCDR), inaugurated 130 youth camps in Thumamah National Park. The youth camps are equipped with various facilities such as parking lots, signage, lighting, kitchens and bathrooms. Prince ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 February, 2017 1:08 am

Citizens own 86% of donor institutions in Saudi Arabia, says study

Bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of qualified personnel are among the major challenges facing philanthropic works in the Kingdom, a study revealed. The King Khalid Foundation (KKF), Riyadh, recently conducted a study, titled “Donor Institutions in the Kingdom: Facts and Figures” in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 February, 2017 9:18 am

Alliance for Youth Addressing Unemployment in Middle East Grows and Announces Plan to Impact 50,000 Youth by 2020

An Alliance For Youth, launched by Nestlé Middle East last year to bring together companies and other entities that can help young people in the region enhance their skills and develop their careers, is now partnering with the UAE’s General Authority of Youth and Sports and...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 18 February, 2017 3:37 am

Busy Mother’s Day celebration ahead with a growing number of moms

The countdown to Mother’s Day is on and it seems like huge celebrations are at hand!    With a major baby boom happening now in this part of the world, a growing mommy population is not far behind. Data from the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) revealed that one baby is born in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 February, 2017 3:35 am

IWAM 2017 - “Innovation in Energy Materials”

  From February 19 -21 Ras Al Khaimah will play host once more to an elite group of scientists acknowledged as the top minds in their respective fields. They will be participating in IWAM-2017 (International Workshops on Advanced Materials). IWAM is organised and sponsored by the Ras Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 February, 2017 3:30 am

Rediscovering the Maldives The top 10 things you didn't know you can do at Six Senses Laamu

The Maldives is one of the world’s most magical destinations and at less than four and a half hours away from the UAE, is ideal for a romantic escape, a family holiday or solo getaway.  This summer, this picturesque destination is even more accessible from the Middle...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 18 February, 2017 2:51 am

Landmark Group Associates with WGS 2017 as Exclusive Retail Partner

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, collaborated with the fifth edition of the World Government Summit (WGS 2017) as the exclusive happiness partner at the Global Dialogue for Happiness, on 11 February 2017. Renuka Jagtiani, Vice Chairperson, Landmark...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 February, 2017 2:31 am

EY named most attractive employer in the Middle East among the Big 4

EY was named the most attractive employer among the Big 4 by business and commerce students in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait according to Universum’s ‘Most Attractive Employer Rankings 2016’. In Egypt and Lebanon, EY was ranked second and third among the Big 4. These...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 February, 2017 2:23 am

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW MARKS QUARTER CENTURY AMID THRIVING MARINE INDUSTRY

What started as the Watersports & Powerboat Show, an indoor event launched in 1992 to cater to a specialised market, the Dubai International Boat Show has developed into a not to be missed, world-class event tailored for yacht, boat and water sports enthusiasts in the region. Now in its 25th ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 February, 2017 2:09 am

A.M. Best Special Report: Stability Returns to Saudi Insurers but Growth Prospects Remain Cloudy

The Saudi insurance market appears to have finally turned the corner following a period of underwriting volatility, according to analysis by A.M. Best. A review of preliminary disclosures by national insurers in Saudi Arabia shows a marked improvement in operating performance in 2016, with the...

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