Sports | Sunday 31 May, 2015 12:06 am

Crunch Doha Takes Part in “Strive, Struggle & Shine Evening with Esther Jacobs”

Crunch Doha, Qatar's first body transformation company joined hands with Esther Jacob for the ”Strive, Struggle & Shine - An Evening with Esther Jacobs” at the Meliá Doha in West Bay.Being part of this event came as part of Crunch Doha’s efforts to empower women in Qatar, and pushing them to ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 30 May, 2015 11:16 am

Healthcare in the Middle East & Africa Set for Unprecedented Change as the Internet of Things Begins to Take Shape

The first wave of innovation accelerators based on the 3rd Platform technologies of cloud, mobility, Big Data, and social media are beginning to roll into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) healthcare sector, with the Internet of things (IoT) set to play a fundamental role in shaping the digital...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 30 May, 2015 11:06 am

Sky News Arabia to Air Hard-Hitting New Format Talk-Show ‘Neeran Sadeeqa’

Sky News Arabia’s first episode of the new talk-show ‘Neeran Sadeeqa’ (Friendly Fire) will air (Monday, June 1st) at 10:30pm UAE time (6:30pm GMT). Broadcast from the Channel’s international studios in London, the new show will feature a unique format with two permanent host presenters...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 May, 2015 11:00 am

Despite Record-High 401(k) Plan Balances, Few Workers are Actively Managing their Portfolios

While 401(k) plan balances and participation are at record-highs, a new survey from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), reveals that few U.S. workers are actively managing their 401(k) portfolios, leaving opportunity for workers to be more...

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Healthcare | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:53 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS HOSTS ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN FOR STAFF

Etihad Airways is hosting a week-long anti-smoking campaign among its UAE-based workforce to coincide with World No Tobacco Day which takes place tomorrow (Sunday 31 May). The campaign activities, which will be run throughout the airline’s Abu Dhabi offices and accommodation buildings, aim to...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:43 am

Energy efficient fridges now mandatory

Government inspectors will start checking stores starting Sunday to ensure they are stocking energy efficient refrigerators and freezers.Dealers had until Thursday this past week to comply with new regulations issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This is part of the government’s...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:41 am

Special security at mosques during Ramadan

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance (MIAECG) announced here Friday that its mosques across the Kingdom are ready for the upcoming month of Ramadan. Security measures will be beefed up to protect mosques following the two attacks. These security measures come in the wake...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:39 am

SCTA to develop geo-tourism

In a major initiative to promote geo-tourism, a niche market with considerable growth prospects at the global level, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) organized a trip for trainees from the sector in order to help diversify domestic tourism.Geo-tourism has a distinctive...

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Sports | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:22 am

AL-HILAL UNVEIL NEW HOME KIT

Nike has officially announced the launch of the new Al Hilal 2015-16 Home Kit. The partnership between the Kingdom’s most supported football club and the renowned global brand continues with the famous iconic blue jersey. The new home shirt is a modern classic design. The shirt, shorts and socks ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 9:37 am

Riyadh lines up tourist attractions for summer

A tourism campaign will be launched on June 8 to encourage Riyadh residents to spend their summer vacations in the city, rather than abroad.“The campaign will be held under the auspices of the Council of Saudi Chambers, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquity (SCTA) and the office of the Riyadh...

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