Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:19 am

Heavy sandstorm envelops Riyadh

A heavy sandstorm blanketed Saudi Arabia’s capital on Thursday, reducing visibility at times to less than a meter. Riyadh residents saw their city once again enveloped by dust as authorities put out safety messages to the inhabitants of the country’s largest population center. The...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:15 am

Milestone in energy sector development

SAUDI Arabia’s state oil company is setting up joint ventures with two international drilling companies as part of an effort to boost economic development in the Kingdom. Saudi Aramco said the landmark deals signed on Wednesday with Nabors Industries and Rowan Companies will focus on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:07 am

Saudia receives first A320ceo and 3rd B777-300ER

 The first Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) new single-aisle Airbus A320ceo arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Tuesday evening from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. This is the first plane out of 30 of the same model under the agreement signed last year which...

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Business & Money | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:01 am

‘Ajman Real Estate Conference 1’ sheds light on massive growth potential of realty in Ajman

The Ajman Real Estate Conference 1, being organized by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency – Ajman [ARRA], the state-run institution mandated with regulating the real estate activities and developments in Ajman, was inaugurated this morning by Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 1:02 am

Tom Aiken’s first international deli opens in Dubai

Award-winning chef Tom Aikens’ has officially opened Tom’s Kitchen Deli at Riverland™ Dubai at Dubai Parks and Resorts. The internationally renowned British chef’s first international deli brings a fun new concept of casual dining for families visiting the Middle...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:42 pm

ITFC, catalyst group TIE parntership for SME Trade Development in support of 2030 vision of saudi arabia

As a strategic step towards the development of the small-to-medium-sized enterprises (or “SMEs”) in Saudi Arabia, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, and Catalyst Group inked an Engagement Agreement to commence...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:41 pm

Global Medical Costs Expected to Increase in 2017 Despite Lower Rates of Inflation

While global inflation rates appear to be mitigating, average cost increases for employer-sponsored medical plans globally are continuing to rise, according to a new report from Aon. Average cost increases are projected to be 8.2 percent in 2017, up slightly from 8.1 percent in 2016. However, the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:34 pm

Emirates NBD - Saudi Arabia launches Special Offers for Auto Lease During the Jeddah Motor Show 2016

After its conclusion of a very successful participation in the Riyadh Motor Show, which was held from 11 Nov till 29 to Dec, Emirates NBD - Saudi Arabia continued presenting special offers for its auto lease products with an outstanding facilities to help customers buy their dream cars, during its...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:15 pm

Results of Global Teacher Effectiveness Survey released for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Pearson has announced the results of a global teacher effectiveness survey conducted across 23 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Survey participants, which included students, teachers, parents, and school administrators were asked, “what do you think are the most...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:10 pm

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai Reveals the Future of the multifaceted brand

The world-famed Nikki Beach brand designed to provide guests with a unique experience that combines music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film and art into one reveals their new addition opening on December 20th 2016 on Pearl Jumeira island in Dubai. A unique project launched in partnership with...

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