Environment & Energy | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 4:43 pm

Erin Energy Commences 3D Seismic Acquisition Offshore the Gambia

Erin Energy Corporation (“Erin Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:ERN) through its subsidiary Camac Energy Gambia Limited, has commenced the shooting of a 3D seismic survey off the coast of The Gambia. Polarcus Ltd. has been contracted by the Company to carry out the survey ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 4:18 pm

Panasonic introduces 20.3-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-GX8 with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer)

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has introduced the new LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-GX8 featuring a host of advanced functions packed in a splash/dust-proof rugged design. “The DMC-GX8 integrates a variety of new functions, such as a brand new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 3:33 pm

ROTANA HOTELS REACHED OUT TO COMMUNITY THIS RAMADAN

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai and Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait in collaboration with WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff in the Middle East organized a charity campaign for the labourers.   On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, as part of the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 6:00 am

Umrah revenue touches SR12 billion

With the number of pilgrims coming for Umrah increasing annually, economists are estimating the Umrah season revenue for this year may reach SR12 billion. The reasons for the numbers rising are manifold, including increased economic power of Muslims, easy and direct flights globally and the top...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 5:41 am

Life insurance premiums in Kingdom reach SR250 million

Experts and actuaries computing the cost of life assurance in the Kingdom indicated that the life insurance premiums in Saudi Arabia reached a total of SR250 million and criticized the Saudi society for having more consumers than savers, Al-Hayat reported. The head of the Jeddah Chamber of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 5:38 am

Bandar Asiri named GCAM acting head

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed Bandar Mohammed Sultan Asiri as acting head of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM).  Asiri expressed his gratitude to King Salman for reposing trust and confidence in him. Asiri did his graduation in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 5:37 am

Jeddah to seek Guinness entry as ‘city of festivals’

Jeddah should be able to enter the Guinness Book of World Records as “The City of Festivals” in 2016 because it has been successfully holding a record number of events, festivals and exhibitions at the national and international levels, say officials.  It is a known fact that...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 2:45 am

Hamriyah-based Quality International ships huge MED evaporators to Kuwait

With the shipment of the 3rd Multi Effect Distillation (MED) Evaporator to Kuwait, Hamriyah Free Zone-based Quality International has successfully crossed the half-way mark in the execution of its prestigious order from SIDEM, France for the construction & delivery of a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 1:02 am

Enjoy a superb summer at Hawthorn Suites

You don’t need a long drive away from the city to chill out and  relax as Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham offers hot and exciting deals perfect for the summer season.  Check in for as low as AED500/ per night for a Deluxe Room and AED600/ for a One-Bedroom Suite and AED900/ for a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 12:56 am

London’s First Fashion-Branded Residences with Versace Home Launched

 Luxury real estate developer DICO UK Property Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of DAMAC International Limited, has announced the first of its fashion residences in London with a 50-storey, 360 unit project with interior designs by Versace. The lobby, amenities and interiors for each...

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