Business & Money | Saturday 10 September, 2016 12:30 pm

Marwan Al Sarkal named Middle East’s Best CEO by Burj CEO Awards

In a new achievement to be added to its list of prominent successes, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that its CEO Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal has received the ‘Middle East CEO of the Year Award’ by the prestigious Burj CEO Awards.   Bestowed...

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Healthcare | Saturday 10 September, 2016 11:57 am

2nd Annual International Paediatric and Neonatal Congress in Dubai

Dr. Yasser Nakhlawi, Director of Clinical Affairs and Consultant Paediatrician at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, UAE urges his fellow paediatricians to develop effective paediatric strategies to reduce child mortality rates. "Children are the main component of next generations. Thus, their...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 September, 2016 11:51 am

Walkways to two Mashaer Train stations fully covered

The Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) has completed the two projects for shading the pedestrian passageways leading to the Mashaer Train stations and renovation of the barriers around the Jamarat Bridge, Saudi Press Agency reported. In a statement, the MRDA said the two projects will...

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Government | Saturday 10 September, 2016 11:48 am

SRCA taps 1,400 volunteers

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has enlisted the services of 1,400 volunteers to help pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah and other holy sites during Haj this year. Mohammed Al-Qasim, acting chairman of the authority, said the SRCA has adopted a mechanism for the volunteers. “The...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 10 September, 2016 11:43 am

SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL IN DUBAI (SISD) welcomes 630 students

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD) opens its gates for the 2nd year, welcoming more than 600 students joining its Primary and Middle School. Its experienced team of international educators are very much looking forward to greeting all students to this exciting new academic year....

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Government | Saturday 10 September, 2016 11:42 am

Pilgrims in Mina for the start of Haj

Pilgrims, both domestic and foreign, have gathered in the tent city of Mina on Saturday as this year’s Haj begins. With prayers on their lips, beads clutched in their fingers, water bottles in their hands, e-bracelets on their wrists and bags on their backs, they began the first leg of the...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 10 September, 2016 8:48 am

Back to School in Style and Comfort with ECCO Footwear

A good start to the new academic year call for style, statement and comfort for your kids, all to be found in the newly launched ECCO ‘Back to School’ 2016 collection.   Featuring functional and stylish silhouettes for boys and girls, ECCO combines luxurious materials and...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 September, 2016 8:14 am

GEZE Launches Retrofitting Application Program in the Middle East

Smart building technologies enable the conservation of energy and offers one of the quickest, most cost effective and environmentally friendly ways to reduce overall costs. GEZE, a global leading player in building technology provides building automation systems for doors and windows that monitor...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 10 September, 2016 7:16 am

Middle East Mobile Market Suffers 2nd Consecutive Decline as Consumer Demand Wanes

Falling consumer confidence and Saudi employment reforms continue to dampen the Middle East's once booming handset market, according to new figures from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and advisory services firm's latest 'Quarterly Mobile Phone...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 September, 2016 5:28 am

Britons Vie For Middle East Real Estate Investment Post-Brexit at Cityscape Global

British representation at Cityscape Global this week has almost doubled year on year, as developers compete for Middle Eastern investment amid the post-Brexit vote and a period of uncertainty.   With the three-day real estate exhibition drawing to close today (Thursday), UK developers...

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