Government | Saturday 18 August, 2018 12:20 am

More than 7,400 employees to provide telecom services during Hajj

The total number of employees providing ICT services for this year’s Hajj was 7,411, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) data. The 24/7 services are supervised by the Communications and Information Technology Commission in accordance with authorized service...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 August, 2018 6:13 am

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award 2018 Receives Applications From 34 Countries

The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), has commenced evaluating the nominations for the competition's 2018 edition - the fifth since the Award's launch in 2014. The annual...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 August, 2018 6:06 am

Awwad rejects politicization of Haj

Minister of Media Awwad Al-Awwad rejected categorically any attempts to politicize Haj. He said that Saudi Arabia welcomes Muslims from all parts of the world to perform this religious ritual, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. He was speaking to reporters during an inspection tour of the...

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Government | Friday 17 August, 2018 3:10 am

Saudi Commission for Tourism completes training for Hajj guides

In a breakthrough initiative for Tawafa institutions, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has completed the training of 135 male and female Tawafa guides — religious guides for Hajj pilgrims — who have obtained tour guide licenses. The training is the first...

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Technology & IT | Friday 17 August, 2018 3:00 am

GALAXY J6 Offers New Levels of Creativity

Camera has become one of the main features to be taken into consideration when you buy a new smartphone, where photos and videos are becoming more essential in the daily lives of consumers, with the wide spread of social media networks that depend on sharing photos with family members and...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 August, 2018 1:50 am

Registration for the Iru World Congress Is Now Open

Registration is now open for theIRU World Congress, a platform for global decision-makers to exchange ideas, debate solutions and define the future of the road transport industry. Held in the region for the first time, interested participants are encouraged to join the discussions by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 17 August, 2018 12:46 am

Arrival flights around the holy city of Mecca up 20% ahead of Hajj 2018

: As of 31 July 2018, arrival flights around the holy city of Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj were up 20% when compared to the last year’s pilgrimage,according to analysis conducted by Travelport(NYSE:TVPT), the leading travel commerce platform.    With...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 August, 2018 1:39 pm

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Launches Eid Al Adha Offers

Along with an eagerness to provide all that is new and distinctive and on the occasion of the advent of Eid al-Adha, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has launched a package of special offers in its distinguished restaurants, spa, rooms & suites for those who are looking for infinite...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 August, 2018 11:06 am

Abu Dhabi International Airport celebrates Pakistan and India’s Independence Days

The arrival and baggage claim halls at Abu Dhabi International Airport were decked out in green, white and saffron, the colors of the Pakistan and India flags to commemorate the Independence Days of the two neighboring countries on the 14th and 15th of August...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 August, 2018 10:00 am

Make Eid Al Adha Memorable at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

As the joyous festival of Eid Al Adha approaches, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has unveiled an array of exceptional offerings for guests to spend precious moments together and create cherished memories during this special time of year. The stylish five-star property will be serving up enticing...

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