Government | Monday 15 August, 2016 1:05 am

1-month pay bonus for Yemen war heroes

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced a one-month salary bonus to all Saudi soldiers involved in Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope. The king made the announcement on his return to Jeddah from Morocco on Sunday. According to the order, released on SPA,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 12:06 am

Dubai a popular summer getaway for Saudis

There is a deep bond between Saudis and Dubai, especially during the summer when the city is brimming with not-to-be-missed deals, promotions offering fabulous prizes and fun-filled entertainment for the whole family, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), in addition to special offers from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:46 pm

Tarfeeh Fakieh and Smoalfker Put a Smile of Joy on the Faces of Children

Fakieh Leisure and Entertainment Group – Tarfeeh Fakieh, and Smoalfker Center for educational consulting, hosted various events for a number of children with special needs who are the beneficiaries of Smoalfker's initiative, Rawafed.  Held under the slogan "Eidkom Mubarak", ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:43 pm

Fujairah now available on Street View

Google announced today the arrival of Fujairah in Street View, a feature by Google Maps that will allow users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery of major streets across the city.   Following Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman, Fujairah is the fifth Emirate to be...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:07 pm

A training program aiming at fostering human capacities in the Gulf GOIC is conducting a training course on the Common Industrial Regulatory Law of the GCC countries

“The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting” (GOIC), is organizing a training course titled “The Common Industrial Regulatory Law of the GCC countries” in the organization headquarter in Doha, from the 25th to the 27th September 2016. The objective of this training...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:03 pm

DEMAND FOR BEST CLASS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SEES MENA PRACTICE DOUBLE CAPACITY

PA Consulting Group Middle East and North Africa has doubled in size since the beginning of 2016 as it continues to grow business across the healthcare, government services and transport, travel and logistics sectors.   More than 30 members of staff have joined the innovation, technology ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:34 am

Growth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan

Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage, starting this week. According to the...

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Sports | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:27 am

Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge 2016 Brings Business Networking to the Greens in South Africa

The Els Club Copperleaf, Johannesburg, will host the sixth qualifying round of the Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge on Thursday, 18th August 2016. This is the 19th consecutive year that this tournament is being conducted, and South Africa is the only country outside the Arabian Gulf countries to host ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:09 am

Viacom International Media Networks and Parque Reunidos partner to develop new Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centers

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, have reached an agreement to create two new themed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:06 am

Julphar reports first half earnings

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced sales revenue of AED 759.7 million in the first half of this year.  The company posted a gross profit of AED 465.7 million and its net profit for the...

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