Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 2:59 pm

Key opportunities exist for industry to mitigate competitive pressures and macroeconomic headwinds

The conveners of the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC) - Middle East Global Advisors - is set to reveal cutting-edge insights on the outlook for the global Takaful industry as part of its commitment to serving the Sharia-compliant insurance markets. The 23-year financial intelligence...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:58 am

The Elaf Group joins Biman in celebration of the 45th Independence Day of Bangladesh

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company, has extended its greetings to Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Biman), the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, and the citizens of Bangladesh as they celebrate the country’s 45thIndependence Day on March 26. Elaf Group currently serves as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:39 am

KAEC’S World-Class Facilities Position City as Top Weekend Destination

King Abdullah Economic City is rapidly becoming the weekend destination of choice in Saudi Arabia, attracting more than 100,000 visitors last year. The popularity of the city as a short getaway location reflects growing demand in the Kingdom for new, family-oriented recreational experiences. The ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:12 am

U-Mark Sport opens its biggest store on King Abdullah Road, Riyadh

United Trading and Marketing Co. Ltd. (U-Mark), the fastest-growing company in the kingdom and GCC region, has opened its biggest store with the new brand 'U-Mark Sport' on King Abdullah Road, Riyadh. This 55th branch is distinguished with a new feature named 'Live the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 9:11 am

Microsoft writes new chapter in Middle East cloud story, with release of enterprise-class SaaS ERP

Microsoft took another step forward in helping Middle East businesses achieve more, as the company launched its next-generation cloud ERP solutions, Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM Online, on Tuesday 22 March at the Dynamics Summit 2016, held at the Waldorf Astoria, The Palm, Dubai.  Now...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 8:30 am

ACE of M.I.C.E. Awards Found Its Owners!

ACE of M.I.C.E. Congress, Meeting and Event Awards which was organized within the ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition (March 16-18) was held at Zorlu Performing Arts Center on the night of March 17th with a glorious ceremony. Congress, meeting and event (MICE) sector’s most prestigious awards, ACE...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 8:12 am

EARTH HOUR AT KHALIDYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

 Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana marked the Earth Hour, one of the world’s most important calls to action in the fight against climate change with a huge candle painting to promote awareness about climate change to its guests for the 6th year running. All the invited guests and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 8:05 am

Riyadh Gallery provides the best mall shopper experience in Riyadh

Riyadh Gallery has the best mall shopper experience in Riyadh according to a new YouGov survey amongst the capital city’s residents.   The research, conducted amongst consumers living in Riyadh, asked online respondents to rate their mall experiences across nine different...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 5:36 am

Festival for disabled opens with emphasis on equality

The Kingdom is dedicated to serve all segments of society equally, including people with disabilities, Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar said during the inauguration of a cultural festival for the disabled at the King Fahd Cultural Center here on Monday.  Prince Faisal toured the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 5:01 am

First Airbus aircraft produced in the U.S. takes flight

The first Airbus aircraft produced in the U.S. Manufacturing Facility has flown for the first time. The A321, destined for JetBlue took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, Alabama, at 9:36 a.m., performed its test sequences, and landed safely at 1:02 p.m.  The aircraft was...

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