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The other side of online shopping
Business & Money | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:58 am
WHILE Saudi Arabia is becoming one of the top countries for e-commerce and local online shopping websites increasing each day, many Saudis still prefer to buy from international online shopping websites. Some Saudis still believe that Saudi and Arab online shopping sites can’t be trusted,...
iKTVA, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030
Environment & Energy | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:57 am
GLOBAL oil giant Saudi Aramco on Wednesday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iKTVA) localization program by celebrating the accomplishments made by both the company and its suppliers since its launch a year ago. At a ceremony attended by Easter Province Emir...
Book lovers throng as Jeddah international fair kicks off
Culture & Education | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:54 am
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on Thursday evening inaugurated the second edition of Jeddah International Book Fair at the Events Land in South Obhur. Thousands of book lovers, including many young Saudis, thronged the pavilions on Friday,...
Emirati Students to Visit Airbus Manufacturing Facilities
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 5:57 am
Four Emirati high school students will be traveling to Toulouse, France from 16 – 21 December 2016 to visit Airbus headquarters and Airbus Training Centre as part of an induction visit organised by Airbus Middle East in partnership with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the UAE...
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach officially opened in Abu Dhabi
Business & Money | Friday 16 December, 2016 4:55 am
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Abu Dhabi Ports has officially opened Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach, offering cruise ship passengers a new beach destination with unmatched tourism experiences. The Beach was...
SABIC supports regional metals industry
Business & Money | Friday 16 December, 2016 4:17 am
SABIC supported the region’s metals industry with its Gold sponsorship of the three-day 20th Middle East Iron and Steel Conference in Dubai that ended yesterday (Dec. 14), seeking to enhance its brand reputation as a regional leader in the steel industry. The conference is the largest of its...
NEWS: Hilton launches Winter Sale
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 3:40 am
Winter is just around the corner and, to celebrate, Hilton has launched a Winter Sale with savings of up to 30%* available at hotels in some of the world’s most exciting destinations.  Whether it’s a last minute festive getaway, an escape to sunnier climes or a 2017 city-break,...
The Dubai Duty Free American Express® Card  offers Cardmembers many happy returns
Business & Money | Friday 16 December, 2016 3:33 am
Celebrating 15 years of The Dubai Duty Free American Express® Card, American Express Middle East (AEME) and Dubai Duty Free (DDF) are offering existing and new Cardmembers many happy returns enabling them to make the most out of their DDF shopping experience.   As a part of the...
Heavy sandstorm envelops Riyadh
Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:19 am
A heavy sandstorm blanketed Saudi Arabia’s capital on Thursday, reducing visibility at times to less than a meter. Riyadh residents saw their city once again enveloped by dust as authorities put out safety messages to the inhabitants of the country’s largest population center. The...
Milestone in energy sector development
Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:15 am
SAUDI Arabia’s state oil company is setting up joint ventures with two international drilling companies as part of an effort to boost economic development in the Kingdom. Saudi Aramco said the landmark deals signed on Wednesday with Nabors Industries and Rowan Companies will focus on...
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