Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 3:04 am

‘Fun Splashy Summer’ for Mothers Children and Teenagers At Sharjah Ladies Club

As Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) continues to be a beacon of family values, a new season of activities is due to begin under the theme ‘Fun Splashy Summer’, aimed at encouraging teenagers and children to take part in exercises and fun water activities. The sessions, which take place at...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 4:11 pm

Al Bustan Centre & Residence holds fatigue management workshop

As part of the successful implementation of ‘Responsible Awareness Programme’, Al Bustan Centre & Residence, partners with Thumbay Hospital to provide insight into the short and long-term issues associated with managing fatigue at work. The workshop, organized around a series of...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:53 pm

The evolution of technology taking productivity to the next level

The technology has made a quantum leap in the lives of individuals and communities as smart devices have facilitated daily life. Today, many businesses have accomplished a lot in a very short time and little effort. Many individuals' work, activities, financial and government transactions,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:35 pm

Haj 2017 season begins with first pilgrim arrivals

The Haj 2017 season has begun, with the first flights arriving from Pakistan on Monday. The first group of 329 pilgrims from Islamabad arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Airport in Madinah. The group was received by Sajid Yousafani, director general of the Pakistan Haj Mission; Asif Memon, ...

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Government | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:27 pm

Saudi monarch decorates Royal Guard chief with new rank

 King Salman promoted Suhail bin Saqr Al-Mutairi to the rank of general at Al-Salam Palace following a royal order that appointed him chief of the Royal Guard. King Salman congratulated Al-Mutairi, wishing him luck in his duties. Al-Mutairi thanked the monarch for his trust, asking God to...

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Government | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 2:04 pm

Saudi Labor Ministry plans to localize small groceries

 The Ministry of Labor and Social Development plans to limit work in small groceries to Saudi nationals, local press reported well-informed sources at the ministry as saying. The step is expected to provide 20,000 jobs in the first year of implementation, the sources said. Plans are underway...

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Sports | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 1:58 pm

Saudi women’s cycling team take over the Red Sea corniche

 A group girls and women in Jeddah set up a women’s cycling team on the city’s corniche. The group’s founder, Nadima Abu El-Einein, said that her passion for cycling since childhood prompted her to think about the creating the team, which she called “Bisklita”...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 1:00 pm

Ericsson and Telia connect world’s largest oil shale mine

Since June 19, occupational safety and efficiency at the largest oil shale mine in the world has been boosted by the availability of 3G mobile connectivity. Located in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, the simply named “Estonia Mine” covers approximately the same area as the country’s...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 11:46 am

DEVELOPERS WITH UAE-BASED PROJECTS TO SELL ON-SITE AT CITYSCAPE GLOBAL FOR FIRST TIME

Cityscape Global is paving the way for developers with UAE-based projects to sell on-site to homebuyers and investors for the first time, in what is expected to be a turning point for potential buyers looking to make purchases at the three-day exhibition.   Taking place from Monday 11...

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Government | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 11:40 am

Jeddah receives first group of pilgrims from Pakistan

The Haj and Umrah Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received on Monday the first pilgrims’ flight coming from Pakistan via Shaheen Air carrying 325 passengers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The passengers were received by Abdul-Hakim bin Mohammad Al-Tamimi,...

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