Business & Money | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 2:46 am

Saudi August bank lending growth slowest since 2011

Growth in Saudi Arabia’s bank lending to the private sector slowed to an annual 8.4 percent in August, the lowest rate since June 2011, from 9.4 percent in July, central bank data showed. Money supply (M3) growth slowed to 7.0 percent, the lowest since December 2010, from 8.3 percent. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 2:38 am

Saudis spend SR400m in Bahrain during Eid

Statistics indicate that more than 300,000 Saudi citizens visited Bahrain via the King Fahd Bridge during the first three days of Eid Al-Adha. Experts in the tourism and traveling industry estimate that Saudi families spent more than SR400 million during these three days.  Abdullatif...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 2:09 am

Nissan Fastest Rising Automotive Brand

Nissan has been named one of the world's most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, released today by Interbrand, Nissan ranked 49, up from 56 in 2014 and 90 with a brand valuation of $3.819B from the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 12:53 am

COMPUTEX Returning 2016 with Two New Areas

COMPUTEX TAIPEI is coming back 2016 from May 31st to June 4th! Registration for local and overseas exhibitors is now open, and the organizers have already received requests to expand booth spaces from many exhibitors. Space is limited, so prospective exhibitors should hurry.  The focus of...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 5 October, 2015 2:58 pm

Renault’s product offensive continues with the introduction of the new Mégane and the Talisman Estate.

The new Mégane will stand out in the highly competitive compact car segment through its dynamic styling and a raft of technologies from the next segment up.  Dynamic exterior styling, including distinctive front and rear lighting signatures, plus a carefully-appointed cockpit-style...

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Technology & IT | Monday 5 October, 2015 1:32 pm

SUHD TV: 1000 nits, 150 patents, 14 years to perfect

The SUHD TV was created by applying nano-crystal technology to the LCD screen of previous UHD TVs and adding a circuit design and color recreation technology that enhances picture quality. Nano-crystal technology is a picture quality technology which distributes nano-sized particles on sheets and...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 October, 2015 9:32 am

Middle East Media Expert Dr Sulaiman Al-Hattlan Joins Sky News Arabia

Dr Sulaiman Al-Hattlan, a renowned media personality in the Middle East region, has joined the Sky News Arabia team, with effect from 1 October, 2015.   Commenting on his appointment, Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia, said: “We are confident Dr Sulaiman Al-Hattlan will prove an ...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 5 October, 2015 3:16 am

Land Rover and Abercrombie & Kent Adventure Travel Announce Spectacular New Destinations for Adventure Seekers

Iconic British luxury travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent and automotive brand Land Rover have again joined forces through Land Rover Adventure Travel by Abercrombie & Kent. A new set of exhilarating off the beaten track itineraries have been announced that will allow travellers in the...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 October, 2015 1:02 am

A golden opportunity to win gold coins and gift vouchers at GITEX Shopper 2015

Shopping at GITEX Shopper is always rewarding, and this year the rewards are even greater thanks to the golden opportunities being offered to celebrate its 25th edition. Lucky visitors Jansmon Augustin and Oleksandr Golovanov are among the first of 25 lucky winners to walk away with a...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 October, 2015 12:46 am

CBRE Middle East announces key appointment, Simon Townsend

CBRE, the global real estate consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Simon Townsend, as the Director and Head of Valuation and Consultancy of CBRE.  Simon brings with him more than 17 years of professional valuation experience across the MENA region, advising financial...

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