Business & Money | Saturday 30 December, 2017 2:02 am

ITFC Finances US$ 100 Million to Boost Maldives Energy Sector

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group signed with the State Trading Organization (STO), a government owned company in the Republic of Maldives, a syndicated murabaha financing agreement for US$ 100 million.   The...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 30 December, 2017 12:59 am

Travelling with kids in the car? Here’s a survival guide

Every parent has been there: You’re on a family road trip out of the city or even just getting across town to a restaurant, and your child is not happy. They’re crying, and they don’t sit still.   It’s understandable – after an hour in the car even the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 December, 2017 12:28 am

Winterland Carnival brings snow to the du Forum

Festive cheer fills the du Forum air as the Winterland Carnival opens doors to Yas Island residents and visitors. The second edition of the Carnival, which is part of Yas Island’s Winter Festival, brings five free days of the winter spectacle and activities for the whole family to...

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Government | Friday 29 December, 2017 3:45 pm

King receives Kuwait's deputy PM

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives Kuwait’s First Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Al-Auja Palace in Diriyah, Riyadh, on Thursday. They reviewed fraternal relations between the two countries. King Salman later hosted a...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 December, 2017 2:10 pm

Uber sells 15% stake to SoftBank

SoftBank (SFTBF), the Japanese conglomerate, has reached a deal to invest more than $7 billion in Uber for a 15% stake in the ride-hailing startup, according to sources familiar with the deal.    The vast majority of that investment comes from SoftBank buying up shares held by...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 December, 2017 11:38 am

Al-Awwad honors winners of New Media Award

Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad honored Thursday evening winners of the New Media Award, which was instituted by the Saudi General Commission for Audiovisual Media. Several winners have been chosen from a shortlist of 300 nominated candidates by a specialized jury panel...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 29 December, 2017 7:06 am

Swarovski Launches its Festive Collection in KSA with Sausan Al-Kadi

It was a time of sparkle and joy as Swarovski’s festive collection was launched in KSA in two separate events. Held on the 14th and 17th of December at the Dhahran Mall and Nakheel Mall respectively, the events had select bloggers in attendance and was hosted by the fashion blogger and the...

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Sports | Friday 29 December, 2017 4:15 am

Registrations Open for Season 2 of Zayed Cricket Academy Junior Cricket Programme

Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC), with the full support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has opened registrations for the second term of the Zayed Cricket Academy (ZCA) - the UAE’s most prestigious junior cricket coaching programme. The 10-week long coaching term will commence on 8th January...

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Healthcare | Friday 29 December, 2017 3:53 am

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office Promotes Breastfeeding Culture

The Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) recently organised two training workshops for the medical personnel at Khorfakkan Hospital and Sharjah Parents Council with the objective to improve breastfeeding practices in the emirate by equipping health facilities and institutions dealing with mothers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 December, 2017 3:04 am

Etihad Aviation Group Concludes Successful Year of Giving Initiatives

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has concluded a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark the UAE’s Year of Giving.     One dirham from every ticket booked was donated to charity – and other noble initiatives that touched the lives of those...

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