Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:55 am

17,000 public sector employees studying abroad on scholarship

The number of Saudi employees in the public sector who have been approved for foreign scholarships reached 16,903 employees over the past five years. According to government statistics, during the period from 1431-1435 AH, the United States, Britain, Australia, Germany and Canada received about 70 ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:40 am

Independent Arab Region Think Tank to Convene In Abu Dhabi Next Month

 One of the most powerful gatherings of Arab region and international minds will convene in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, next month (October) for a Summit which is aimed at producing recommendations for a blueprint to reposition the Arab world’s standing within...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:36 am

JESSICA CHASTAIN SHINES BRIGHT AT THE OPENING OF FIRST PIAGET BOUTIQUE IN ITALY

Piaget celebrated the grand opening of its first ever boutique in Italy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Piaget CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger and Monsieur Yves Piaget. Award-winning actress and Piaget Brand Ambassador Jessica Chastain made an appearance to the delight of the VIP...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 2:38 pm

UAE Takes Lead in Setting Food Safety Standards Across Middle East Region

As nations across the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia (MEASA) region work to implement food safety standards through their respective food supply chains, the manufacturing, food processing, packaging and logistics sectors play a particularly important role in improving, supporting and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 2:28 pm

Etihad Airways to Carry 230,000 Guests Over Eid AL Adha Period

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, expects to carry over 230,000 guests during the upcoming Eid Al Adha period, an increase of almost 20 per cent over the same period last year.   Between 45,000 and 50,000 guests will travel during Eid Al Adha with the busiest travel day...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:53 pm

The NFC leader FAMOCO wants to expand its business in the Middle East and will exhibit at the GITEX Show

FAMOCO the French specialist of Android NFC readers just raised $4,5 millions and now aims at conquering the Middle Eastern market. The GITEX show, the 3rd largest technology event on the planet, is an opportunity for FAMOCO to meet its clients and gain prominence in the Middle East. FAMOCO...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:46 pm

The Arab Women in Leadership Summit raises the bar for women professionals in the GCC

The 2nd Edition of the Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit organized by MICE Quotient has concluded with an inspiring message for women in the UAE. The event, held in Dubai recently, was organised with the support of Dubai SME as the official Government Partner and sponsored by ADIB...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:29 am

Food and water availability at holy sites assured for pilgrims

The municipality of Makkah has made sure that all pilgrims are provided with enough food and water and other needs during the five or six days that they will be performing Haj. “The municipality has designated 643 locations in Mina as well as in Arafat and Muzdalifa where the pilgrims could...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:25 am

Mashaer users can be increased to 500,000

The number of Al-Mashaer Train passengers can be increased to 500,000 when necessary and there are contingency plans in place for this purpose, according to Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs. All departments in the ministry are ready to provide top-notch services to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 4:39 am

King Salman and Saudis ‘compete to serve pilgrims’

Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Saudi Arabia Dya-eddin Said Bamakhrama, ambassador of Djibouti, has hailed the security and the stability along with welfare that Saudi Arabia provides for the pilgrims. Speaking from Mount Arafat,  Bamakhrama said Saudi Arabia enhances development in...

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