Culture & Education | Thursday 20 October, 2016 8:52 am

Shortlisted Acts Gear UP For The Final Stages of Yasalam Emerging Talent Competition’s

Since the announcement of the Yasalam Emerging Talent Competition’s (ETC) top ten shortlists, the acts are currently undergoing hands-on training that includes expert guidance and mentoring from industry leaders.  Alastar, BLAK R, Elika Genteroy, FREEK, Gusto, Hasan Malik, Jamil...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 October, 2016 5:38 am

SMEs play a crucial role in Kingdom’s economic growth

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would have to play a key role in spurring the Kingdom’s robust growth, according to Ghassan Al-Sulaiman, governor of the General Authority for SMEs. “At present, the contribution of SMEs to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) is less than ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 October, 2016 4:48 am

Sheikha Jawaher Calls for Establishment of UAE Ministry for Women

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) called for the establishment of a UAE Ministry for Women, as Her Highness addressed a special closed session organised exclusively for women on ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 October, 2016 4:44 am

Vice Mayor for Information Technology Affairs at Jeddah Municipality Highlights ICT innovations Role in Achieving 2030 Vision Targets

Held on the sidelines of the first day of the 36th GITEX Technology Week, Huawei First Middle East Innovation Day agenda included a panel discussion highlighted the role of ICT innovations in the fulfillment of national agendas in the region.   Under the theme “Leading New ICT ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 20 October, 2016 3:37 am

Oil-price downturn coming to an end

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday that the oil-price downturn was coming to an end. Speaking at the Oil & Money conference here, Falih called for new investments to avert a supply shortage in the future. “We are ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 October, 2016 3:23 am

Miral takes Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to new heights with the announcement of its new project, CLYMB

Miral announced today the next new exciting attraction CLYMB to be developed on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Miral will bring the world’s widest flight chamber and tallest indoor climbing wall to the island in 2018, complementing Yas Island’s existing array of experiences, reinforcing its...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 20 October, 2016 2:09 am

Etihad Airways Awarded Highest Skytrax 5-Star Rating

Etihad Airways has received the Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating - the most coveted quality standard in the airline industry, further strengthening its position as a leader in innovative guest experience, service and hospitality.   The rating follows an exhaustive three month...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 October, 2016 1:36 am

Kingdom shares with world its experience in urban development

Saudi Arabia is a country that supports international development, well-being, peace and security.  The Kingdom was actively involved in financing development through grants and aid which amounted to about 1.9 percent of the GDP of the country and worth up to $14.5 billion in 2014, said Abdul ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 October, 2016 4:40 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi Opens Second ‘Investing in the Future’ Conference

Women are the drivers of the nation’s economy – that was the message given by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, at the opening of the second edition of the ‘Investing in the Future’ (IFFMENA) conference, which ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 October, 2016 4:30 pm

FLASH Entertainment Partners With UAE Sport Industry Forum Series

FLASH Entertainment, the region's premier live events company with a proven track record of delivering world-class unmissable events, will partner with the Sport Industry Series throughout 2016 and 2017 for the first time. It will also be an integral part of the Sport Industry Forum's Abu...

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