Culture & Education | Thursday 28 December, 2017 8:44 am

Al-Ikhbariya TV to be transformed into Limited Liability Company

Al-Ikhbariya local Arabic TV channel will be transformed into a limited liability company called the Ikhbariya Network Company, according to a decision issued by Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad. The company will be jointly owned by the Radio and Television Corporation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 December, 2017 8:00 am

Jeddah international airport to open in May 2018

The head of the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdul Hakim Al-Tamimi, has announced that the initial opening and pilot operations of the new King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah will be in May 2018. The announcement came on the sidelines of the Reconstruction of Makkah ...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 7:35 am

Crown Prince, FIFA president discuss cooperation

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Riyadh on Wednesday.   They discussed aspects of cooperation between the General Sports Authority (GSA) and FIFA. ...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 5:31 am

Two Firsts at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship as Serena Williams and Jelena Ostapenko Become the First Women to Appear at the Event

Tennis fans around the world have a special treat in-store at the 10th Edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC). The Championship have confirmed that 23-time Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams will be making her return to competitive action after nearly a year...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 December, 2017 4:00 am

Oman Air Cargo held its Second Cargo Awards 2017

In a night of excellence, Oman Air Cargo, one of the leading air cargo carriers in the region, recently hosted its second Oman Air Cargo Awards at the Crowne Plaza Muscat. The event was held to recognize the outstanding achievements among the local cargo agencies, also to acknowledge the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 December, 2017 3:48 am

Miral Appoints Bam International as Yas Bay Arena Main Contractor on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Miral announced today the appointment of BAM International as it’s chosen main contractor for the arena, plaza, and nearby retail and F&B spaces planned for the upcoming Yas Bay development.   The development of the arena has started earlier this year, and is scheduled for...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 28 December, 2017 1:42 am

Global Mobile Industry Leaders achieve Multi-Band 5G NR Interoperability

An important technology milestone based on the newly-approved NSA 5G NR standard has been achieved by a group of leading mobile communications companies. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), in collaboration with AT&T,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 December, 2017 12:23 am

Sweid & Sweid Awards Aed 250 Million Contract to Civilco for Banyan Tree Residences

Award-winning UAE-based developer Sweid & Sweid has appointed Civilco Civil Engineering & Contracting Company as lead contractor on the first Banyan Tree Residences to be built in the Middle East.   Located on a large island overlooking The Emirates and Montgomerie golf courses,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 December, 2017 12:20 am

Season of Savings at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus

With 2018 fast approaching, Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus is giving travelers something to celebrate with exceptional offers and savings on holiday and post-holiday getaways. The ‘Stay & Save’ package gives holiday-seekers a head start on the festive end of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 December, 2017 4:00 pm

Emirates NBD signs with Shurooq Stocks & Bonds to offer General Clearing Member services

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, today announced the signing of an agreement to offer clearing services to UAE-based brokerage firm Shurooq Stocks & Bonds.   Emirates NBD is the first UAE-based financial services entity to be approved by ‘SCA - Securities and...

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