Government | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 2:28 am

Jeddah-Makkah trial run of Haramain train a success

The Haramain High Speed train had its first trial run between Jeddah and Makkah on Monday.   The train departed Monday morning from Jeddah Central Station at Al-Sulaimaniah and arrived at Al-Rusaifah station, 3.5 kilometers from the Grand Mosque.   Onboard the train was Emir...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 1:23 am

AURAK Hosts Workshop on the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenges in the 21st Century

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenges in the 21st-Century forum was organized by the American University of Ras AL Khaimah in association with the Arab German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) and the Arab Council for Training Students of Arab Universities (ACTSAU). The forum ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 1:16 am

SOUQ ramps up operations ahead of White Friday Sale

SOUQ.com, the online retail and marketplace in the Middle East, has integrated some of parent company Amazon's (AMZN) processes and systems to further strengthen its robust delivery operations ahead of White Friday, its biggest online shopping event in the region. SOUQ's annual White Friday ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 12:44 am

“Instaclass.com Online Tutoring Platform Officially Launches In the Middle East”

Instaclass.com, the online learning platform for all, has announced the official launch of its operation in the Middle East today. Instaclass.com platform is a revolutionary tool that connects learners and tutors throughout the region via online interactive video sessions, covering a wide variety...

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Sports | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 12:09 am

Hyundai Scores Thrilling Win in Final WRC Round of 2017

Hyundai has ended its World Rally Championship (WRC) season with a thrilling Rally Australia win by Thierry Neuville and co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul, sealing second place in both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships. Hayden Paddon and Seb Marshall finished third to give the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 12:07 am

Nominations Now Open for 'IDC CIO Excellence Awards 2018'

Global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced that nominations for the upcoming 'IDC CIO Excellence Awards 2018' are now open. With the winners being crowned during the 11th annual edition of IDC's Middle East CIO Summit in February...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 21 November, 2017 12:03 am

Quick Registration “Corporate Social Responsibility” Initiative: Free Brakes Check-Up in December for All UAE Residents

In a line with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Free Brakes Check-up for all residents in UAE available at Quick Registration vehicle testing and registration center.      “The brake system of a vehicle is by far the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 November, 2017 5:26 pm

Mobily gears up to grow online through cooperation with SOUQ.com

Mobily is expanding its digital footprint in KSA by announcing today its cooperation with SOUQ.com. Mobily customers can now purchase SIM cards, Post Paid Plans, data packs, SIM top-ups, mobile routers, Mobily devices and many more products on SOUQ.com’s Website and...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 November, 2017 5:17 pm

GAZT urges eligible businesses to register and ensure readiness for VAT

With the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration deadline approaching fast and being just one month away (20th December 2017) the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) urges businesses with annual revenues over SAR 1,000,000 to expedite their VAT registration process and ensure their readiness for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 November, 2017 5:11 pm

Max’s Cleans Up at Major UAE Award Show

Max’s Restaurant made a clean sweep last week when it won the Favorite Pan Asian Restaurant (Below 400 AED) at the popular What’s On Awards in Dubai. Facing some stiff competition, the popular Filipino restaurant also took home the same award at the What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards last ...

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