Healthcare | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:14 pm

CHILDREN HEALTHCARE CONGRESS GATHERS 500 PROFESSIONALS AND EXPERTS IN DUBAI

The 4th Arab Paediatric Medical Congress supported by The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention takes place until Saturday, 4th of March   On behalf of H.E. Dr. Yousif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for Hospitals, United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dr. Yasser...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 12:20 pm

Finnish Private Sawmills from the Arctic Circle Participate for the First Time at Dubai Wood Show 2017

   Wood from Finland, a Finnish government export program, will be participating in the upcoming Dubai Wood Show showcasing 10 Finnish sawmills. This will be the first time that private Finnish sawmills from the Arctic Circle will participate at the event which is taking place at the...

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Government | Thursday 2 March, 2017 9:38 am

Makkah emir launches ‘New Taif City’ projects

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, announced on Wednesday the beginning of the implementation phase of the ‘New Taif City’ projects.  These projects include Taif International Airport, Taif University, development of Souk...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 2 March, 2017 8:13 am

Madinah’s Martyrs Square undergoes major facelift

The first phase of a major project to develop the Martyrs Square in the Prophet’s City is nearing completion. The project included development of 45 buildings that peep into the square, an official statement said, adding that it would give the area a picturesque look, Al-Madina daily reported ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 2 March, 2017 8:09 am

3 new hospitals to treat drug addicts soon

Three new hospitals for the treatment of drug addicts will be opened in Riyadh and Taif before the end of the current year, according to the secretary general of the National Commission to Combat Drugs, Abdul Ilah Bin Mohammed Al-Sharif. Sharif, who is also the chairman of the board of directors ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 8:07 am

Northern train cheers up expats

There is something extremely exhilarating about boarding a train as it chugs out of the platform and look for a window seat to have a flurry view of the desert. The maiden passenger train service between Riyadh and Qassim is evoking overwhelming response from commuters as they cheerfully enjoy a ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 7:52 am

Saudi, Malaysian firms sign over $2bn worth of deals

Malaysian companies and their Saudi Arabian counterparts signed on Tuesday preliminary agreements for seven deals worth more than $2 billion. The deals, valued at 9.74 billion ringgit ($2.19 billion), will cover joint ventures and cooperation in several sectors including oil and gas, Islamic...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 11:23 am

TAHKEEM Organizes Workshop on Arbitration Clauses

The workshop is part of its sustained attempts to promote an arbitration culture UAE-wide In line with its strategy to enhance the public awareness of arbitration concepts, the Sharjah International Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM), organized a two-day workshop on arbitration clauses and instruments ...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 9:48 am

King receives lifetime outstanding achievement award

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was conferred on Tuesday the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Islamic service and moderation) and Lifetime Outstanding Achievement Award by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) at a special convocation...

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Government | Wednesday 1 March, 2017 8:57 am

King stresses role of universities in empowering culture of dialogue

Kuala Lumpur – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on Monday that universities should play their roles in strengthening national solidarity and empowering the culture of dialogue, tolerance and harmony. “This is important to realize peace and security at the...

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