Government | Monday 2 October, 2017 9:09 am

Prince Khaled lauds achievements of 10-year Makkah strategic plan

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman and Makkah governor, has praised what has been achieved in the 10-year strategic plan for development in the Makkah region. Presiding over the 3rd session of the Makkah Region Council on Sunday in Jeddah, Prince Khaled expressed his appreciation to...

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Government | Monday 2 October, 2017 9:05 am

$3 billion ‘new city’ at Taif

Plans were approved on Sunday for a $3 billion “new city” at Taif, with more than 10,000 homes, a culture and heritage tourist center, technology and industry parks, a university and an airport. The project will occupy nearly 1,250 square kilometers on a site in the northeastern part...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 October, 2017 8:16 am

Centra Hub Concludes Successful Participation in FM Expo 2017

Centra Hub announced that it successfully participated in the FM Expo 2017, the region’s largest trade show for the facilities management (FM) industry, held in Dubai recently. The company showcased its Real Estate Computer Aided Facility Management Systems (CAFM), which garnered...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 October, 2017 8:13 am

Richard Branson to invest in Saudi Red Sea project

Virgin airlines founder Richard Branson will invest in a Red Sea project that aims to turn 50 Saudi Arabian islands into luxury tourism destinations, the Saudi government announced on Sunday. Branson is the first international investor to commit to the project, Saudi Arabia’s information...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 October, 2017 6:01 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes its Dubai Public Library ‘Back to School’ Programme

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has successfully concluded its Dubai Public Library ‘Back to School’ programme – an annual one-day event that encourages children to begin the school year with...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 2 October, 2017 4:51 am

Leading brands line up innovative lighting solutions at Light ME in Dubai

Light Middle East 2017 is expected to feature record turnout even as international interest surges in the region's premier architectural lighting design and technology showcase.   With analysts indicating that the Middle East is expected to be among the fastest growing markets for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 October, 2017 3:25 am

Burj Rafal Hotel Kaminski is organizing a Turkish Kebab Festival

Burj Rafal Hotel Kaminski is organizing a Turkish Kebab Festival at the hotel’s signature Ottoman restaurant, Tuğra. With the attendance of several media outlets in addition to the Turkish ambassador and many notable guests, the opening ceremony will commence on Sunday October 8th....

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Cars & Autos | Monday 2 October, 2017 2:18 am

New Honda Showroom Opens in Al-Qatif

Abdullah Hashim Company Ltd., Sole distributor of Honda Cars, Power Products, Motorcycles and Marine products in Saudi Arabia inaugurated a modern new 3S facility at Al-Khaleej Road-Al Qatif – Eastern region.   With growing demand for Honda Cars, Motorcycles and Power Products,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 October, 2017 1:14 am

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office Promotes Media Guidelines for Children Issues

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) is promoting media protection for children through a three-day training workshop commencing on Tuesday (October 3) titled ‘Professional Guidelines for Arab Media in Addressing Child Rights Issues.’   The initiative from the office - which...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 2 October, 2017 12:05 am

Nissan named one of the best global brands for 2017

The Nissan brand has been named one of the world's most valuable in 2017 by the leading consultancy Interbrand.   Nissan ranks 39th in Interbrand’s annual Best Global Brands study, released today. The study estimates the value of the Nissan brand at $11.534 billion. Last year,...

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