Technology & IT | Monday 20 August, 2018 3:31 am

Saudi telecoms company offers 1 GB free for users on the days of Tarwiya and Arafat

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced it will provide 1GB free for every pilgrim who uses its prepaid services as a gift to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. The gift is aimed at facilitating their experience during Hajj on the day of Tarwiya and Arafat, as part of an initiative...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 August, 2018 3:19 am

Sharjah Public Library Puts Fun Back into Reading for Children

  The Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has launched a dynamic ‘summer reading camp’ crafted specially for young readers between the 7-12 age group.    While making books and reading attractive to children, the camp...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 August, 2018 2:13 am

Azizi Developments sponsored HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UK Endurance Festival

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, is proud to have sponsored the prestigious H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UK Endurance Festival, held at Euston Park in Thetford, England, on the 17thand 18thof August as part of its Pillar Partnership with...

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Technology & IT | Monday 20 August, 2018 1:30 am

Celebrate Eid Al Adha with Exclusive Snapchat Stickers, Bitmoji and Filters

To celebrate Eid Al Adha, Snapchat has introduced a selection of brand new, Eid-inspired creative tools exclusive to the platform and available during the Eid Al Adha week.  Snapchatters across in the region will be able to decorate their snaps with stickers and a variety of filters...

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Government | Monday 20 August, 2018 1:29 am

Pilgrims to flock to Mount Arafat to mark most important day of Hajj

Around two million pilgrims will ascend the plains of Mount Arafat shortly after sunrise on Monday to perform the most important ritual in Hajj. Standing on Mount Arafat until the sunset on the 9th day of Dul Hijjah is the one of the most important rituals of the Hajj pilrimage. Pilgrims converge ...

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Government | Monday 20 August, 2018 12:33 am

Saudi Arabia: Safety and security of pilgrims a top priority

More than two million pilgrims have converged in Mina on Sunday on their way to Arafat, the climax of the Haj, on Monday. The Kingdom considers their safety, security and well being a top priority and a red line that should not be crossed. "We are mainly concerned with the comfort and...

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Government | Monday 20 August, 2018 12:28 am

Process to place the Holy Kaaba's new 'Kiswa' begins

Every year, the old black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba is removed and a new one is draped on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which falls on Monday Aug 20 this year. Known in Arabic as the “Kiswa,” the black and gold cloth that is wrapped around the Kaaba gets...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 August, 2018 1:16 pm

‘Little Chef’ Arms the UAE’s Youngest with Tools to a Healthy Lifestyle

The 6thgroup, has been titled champion of an educational programme series, ‘Little Chef’, organised by Ministry of Health & Prevention (MoHaP) and Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG). Concluded yesterday (Thursday), the programme brought its 28 participants together in a creative environment...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 August, 2018 1:09 pm

Jazeera Airways joins Amadeus GDS ecosystem

Jazeera Airways, the largest private airline operating out of Kuwait, has announced a partnership with Amadeus that will open up increased fare options and availability for travel agencies.  Serving more than 2.2 million passengers a year and flying to 26 destinations, Jazeera...

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Sports | Sunday 19 August, 2018 1:06 pm

Fitness, Pools, and Golf will take Center Stage at 6th Annual Leisure Show Dubai

The latest trends, technologies and discussion on fitness, pools, and golf will be the highlight at the sixth annual Leisure Show taking place from 16thto 18thSeptember 2018 at Dubai World Trade Center.  This year’s distinct focus on fitness and wellness is in line with the tremendous ...

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