Government | Thursday 20 April, 2017 9:24 am

Reinvigorating’ Saudi-US ties

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and US Defense Secretary James Mattis discussed here on Wednesday ways of enhancing strategic bilateral relations, especially in the field of defense. They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments. The Kingdom and the US...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 20 April, 2017 9:20 am

Abha celebrates ‘Capital of Arab Tourism’ title

Emir of Asir Prince Faisal Bin Khalid on Tuesday evening launched the celebrations marking the selection of Abha as the capital of Arab tourism for the year 2017. The prince said Abha obtained the status as a result of 10 years of hard work and concerted efforts. Chairman of the Saudi Commission ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 20 April, 2017 9:14 am

Global consortiums to develop Taif, Qassim and Hail airports

The development and operation of Taif, Qassim and Hail airports will be entrusted to consortiums of national and global companies, according to Tariq Abduljabbar, deputy to the president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). A consortium of Asiad, Consolidated Contractors Company...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 20 April, 2017 6:17 am

Huawei Launches ‘VIP’ Service in Saudi Arabia

Huawei Tech. Investment Co. Ltd. announced today the launch of a ‘VIP’ service for its customers in Saudi Arabia through its authorized service centre. The new service offers consumers of Huawei devices, including Mate 9, Honor 8, and latest P10 Plus and P10, technical support in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 April, 2017 6:03 am

Doha Bank Achieves 2.9% Profit Growth With Impressive Ratios

His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Bin Mohammad Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Doha Bank, announced Doha Bank's financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Net profit for the first quarter of 2017 recorded an impressive QAR 364 million as compared to QAR 354 million for ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 April, 2017 6:02 am

Launches, Exclusive Promotions and Payment Plans Attract Thousands of Investors to Cityscape Abu Dhabi

Investors and buyers are out in full force at Cityscape Abu Dhabi this week, as exhibitors reveal hundreds of new property launches, special promotion rates and payment plans for a host of local, regional and international real estate projects across a range of price points. Taking place until...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 20 April, 2017 5:27 am

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Pakistan presence blooms as firm signs new property in the ‘city of gardens’

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Pakistan after finalising an agreement to operate its third property in the country. The Swiss hospitality firm has signed a deal with the Orient Group of Companies to manage the 310-key Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Lahore,...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 20 April, 2017 5:18 am

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Officially Inaugurates Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, inaugurated the ninth edition of the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition yesterday, 18th April 2017. The exhibition is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 20 April, 2017 4:13 am

Abdullah Ammar Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Egypt

Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education His Excellency Dr. Tarek Al Shawki and ARC Secretary General Najla Al Shamsi. His Excellency honoured Abdullah Ammar, the Egypt ARC champion who is in the 5th grade at Al...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 19 April, 2017 3:46 pm

Royal Commission of Yanbu Inaugurates The First Smart City In Saudi Arabia In Collaboration With Bayanat Co

Royal Commission of Yanbu in collaboration with Bayanat Co, Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) subsidiary, inaugurated the first smart city in Saudi Arabia at Yanbu, by establishing its infrastructure, in a ceremony held at the Head Office of the Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu in Riyadh. The...

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