Business & Money | Monday 20 November, 2017 1:49 am

UNATRAC secures USD 275 million facilities

Unatrac Holding Limited (“Unatrac”), the exclusive Caterpillar dealer in Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Russia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda, announced today the successful completion of a $275m credit package comprising of a $225 million dollar five year revolving credit...

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Government | Sunday 19 November, 2017 7:05 am

24,000 violators of residency, labor regulations held in 3 days 8 hours ago 3040 views

The joint campaign to pursue and arrest violators of the residency (iqama) and labor regulations has netted 24,000 violators in the past three days, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Saturday.   Of those arrested, 15,702 were violators of the residency (iqama) regulation, 3883 were...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:46 am

Dubai Land Department announces the update of the rental index for 2018

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the rental index has been updated for 2018. DLD confirmed that the new update is for all residential, commercial and industrial properties in the Emirate of Dubai.   DLD’s specialists have adopted a variety of mechanisms to carry out...

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Healthcare | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:44 am

Cancer Survivors Share their Inspirational Stories at Relay for Life

“I am glad that I had cancer – it was God’s way of letting me share a positive story with other people.” That was the inspirational message given by Aalya Losloso, a Philippines national and cancer survivor who was participating at the UAE Relay for Life, a 24-hour cancer...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:40 am

UAE Banks Federation Reveals New Brand Identity

Reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the continuous growth and development of the country’s banking sector, the UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has launched a new brand identity.   Inspired by the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:25 am

Al Bar: “We are keen to establish a high profile in local community and highlight KSA strong economy within the retail sector”

The Red Sea Mall’s, activities and events which was organized throughout the year, were crowned with success, especially that the mall earned five prestigious awards for the best corporate social responsibility initiative on "Productive Families" and “Iftar Abnaa Al...

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Government | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:01 am

Saudi traffic department: Using a cell phone while vehicle is static at lights not a violation

The Saudi General Department of Traffic (GDT) has clarified that using a cell phone with earpieces or external speakers while driving is not considered a traffic violation. The GDT added that using the mobile while the vehicle is completely static at traffic lights is not a traffic violation ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 November, 2017 5:30 am

Success of Xposure Scholarship Programme Adds Heft to Photography Festival’s Global Appeal

The Sharjah International Photography Festival, Xposure 2017, being organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) from November 22-25 at Expo Centre Sharjah, has revealed that this year’s highly sought-after ‘Timothy Allen Photography Scholarship’ attracted more than 1,000...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 November, 2017 4:39 am

General Authority for Zakat and Tax signs agreement with government agencies to implement VAT

The General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) will sign a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs to facilitate the compliance of businesses on Valued Added Tax (VAT), following similar agreements with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development and Saudi...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 19 November, 2017 2:43 am

Toyota goes Xtreme with Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser and Fortuner

Keeping the adrenaline fueled off-roaders in mind, Toyota, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, has introduced the Xtreme kit to the Toyota Fortuner, inducting it into the Xtreme family along with the Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser. Fans of the...

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