Technology & IT | Thursday 10 August, 2017 12:12 pm

Samsung’s New Kick Tok Cover with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ For a Better Viewing Experience

Consumers in today’s fast-paced world are always on the lookout for the best gadgets and electronics in the market, all to fit their personal preferences. With this in mind, Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia recently launched its new bundle with every Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 August, 2017 12:10 pm

Nakheel awards AED430 million worth of contracts for Dubai’s Deira Islands

Master developer Nakheel has awarded four contracts – collectively worth more than AED430 million – for Deira Islands, its new, 15.3 square kilometre waterfront city currently under construction in Dubai. The contracts, covering islands A and B of the four-island development, are for ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 August, 2017 12:09 pm

Better Life unveils Smeg’s retro style appliances that blend design with modern technology

Better Life, one of the leading home appliance retailers in the UAE and a division of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC, has launched the new line of kitchen appliances from ‘Smeg’, a leading brand from Italy that features stylish designs and elegant kitchen solutions. Made in partnership...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 August, 2017 12:01 pm

Oman Air CEO Visits Key Destinations throughout the Airline’s Network

The Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has undertaken a series of high profile visits to Delhi, Zurich and Kuala Lumpur.   Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO, makes regular visits to key locations to meet with the airline’s key stakeholders...

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Government | Thursday 10 August, 2017 10:26 am

Kaaba kiswa raised indicating beginning of Hajj season

 Following the annual custom, the lower part of Kaaba garment (kiswa) was raised and tailors covered the exposed part with a white cotton cloth of about two meters across the four sides. This procedure is carried out every year as a precautionary measure to prevent people from damaging the...

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Government | Thursday 10 August, 2017 10:23 am

Saudi official gives assurance of safe Hajj

 Gen. Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani, assistant interior minister for operations affairs and general supervisor of public security, on Tuesday gave assurances that security forces will provide a safe Hajj pilgrimage. He gave the assurance while chairing the first meeting of commanders of Hajj...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 10 August, 2017 10:20 am

Saudi Environment Ministry launches new initiative to measure air pollution

 Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched a new initiative to monitor air quality and emissions of pollutants in a bid to improve public health, it announced recently. The initiative requires the estimated 7,000 industrial facilities in the Kingdom with ...

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Government | Thursday 10 August, 2017 10:16 am

Makkah governor: Fourth Ring Road project 75% complete

 More than 75 percent of the Fourth Ring Road project in Makkah is complete, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said Wednesday during an inspection. The project is being supervised by the region’s development authority and implemented by the Makkah Secretariat. It is an integral part...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 August, 2017 5:30 am

The Boston Consulting Group Congratulates the First Business Analyst Program Graduates

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) celebrated 18 graduates who recently completed its inaugural Business Analyst Program. In line with BCG’s mission to further advance the strategic, socio-economic objectives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030, the Business Analyst Program was designed to help...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 August, 2017 5:00 am

Third Sharjah FDI Forum to take place September 19-20

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, the third edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum is scheduled to take place on September 19-20. Organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Sharjah...

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