Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 1:02 am

Immersive brand experience at ISH 2017

“WATER. INTELLIGENCE. ENJOYMENT.” This was the motto chosen by GROHE for its exhibit at ISH 2017. Building on the promise of its “Pure Freude an Wasser” slogan, the motto shifts the attention to the manufacturer’s smart solutions. This approach was also reflected in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:43 am

Aramco launches center for contractors and suppliers

SAUDI Aramco launched Monday a contractors and suppliers relations center in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh to facilitate the registration process and help contractors reach the company. The center is part of Saudi Aramco’s efforts to expand reach and communication with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:41 am

King approves building Qur’an Oasis in Madinah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approved the establishment of an iconic Qur’an Oasis project in Madinah. This was announced by Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). “The oasis will be an integrated...

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Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:27 am

Ramadan to begin on May 27, says scholar

The fasting month of Ramadan will start this year on Saturday, May 27, and will last for 29 days, local daily Al-Madina reported on Tuesday, quoting a statement by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie, member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Al-Manie said the month of Shaaban, which precedes...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:25 am

Google opens ‘shortcuts’ to information, tools on phones

Google wants to make it easier for you to find answers and recommendations on smartphones without having to think about what to ask its search engine. Its new feature, called “shortcuts ,” will appear as a row of icons below the Google search box. Instead of having to ponder and then...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:09 am

Nakheel awards AED184.5 million construction contract for new hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall

Dubai master developer Nakheel today awarded a construction contract worth AED184.5 million for a second hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall.  Dubai-based Parkway International Contracting LLC has been appointed to build the 375-room hotel, which has a total project value of AED240 million. It forms...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:00 am

Huawei Saudi Arabia: We are keen to fully support in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

The Saudi Arabia's Vision for 2030 is centered on innovation and advanced technologies that empower Saudi citizens and develop their competencies and capabilities in various sectors. Huawei is one of the key tech firms investing in the Kingdom, and supporting its efforts to build a new...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 7:00 pm

Mastercard launches Decision Intelligence in Middle East and Africa at Global Risk Leadership Forum 2017

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, today launched Decision Intelligence, a comprehensive decision and fraud detection service, in the Middle East and Africa region. The solution uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help financial institutions...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 2:33 pm

On the sidelines of the first Gulf Statistical Forum.. Alharbi: The data revolution must be used to enhance the statistics sector

Based on its belief in the importance of the fruitful cooperation between the public and private sectors in the field of statistics,and on the ground of its concern with the advanced statistical methods and its role in updating the databases fifteen years ago , Eye of Riyadh participated in the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 2:25 pm

Triple triumph for Kia at iF Design Awards 2017

Kia has won three prestigious iF Design Awards for the outstanding design of its latest vehicles. The Niro hybrid crossover, Optima Sportswagon and all-new Rio supermini have all received prizes for product design.   2017 is the eighth consecutive year in which Kia has received at least...

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