Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 12:00 pm

Saudi unemployment rate falls 5.8% in Q3 of 2017

The overall unemployment rate has fallen 5.8% in the Kingdom in the third quarter of 2017 compared with the second quarter, according to a report of the General Authority of Statistics. Saudi Arabia stands 12th among G20 nations in terms of the average fall in the rate of unemployment during ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:17 am

Mashreq Bank receives nine awards from Global Finance in London

Mashreq Bank, the UAE’s leading financial institution was presented with nine awards at the Digital Bank Conference and Awards dinner hosted by Global Finance magazine in London, England.   The dinner hosted at the RSA House in London saw Mashreq win awards for: Best Consumer ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:11 am

Dubai Land Department Tours New District One Community in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City

Officials from the Dubai Land Department have taken a private VIP tour of the new Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One community.   Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, and H.E. Engineer Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA were hosted by ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:10 am

Healthcare is a Major Target for Cybercriminals

The internet of things has transformed the healthcare sector, allowing practitioners to easily share information and deliver personalised treatments. Yet many experts in the security industry believe that of all the industries facing serious cyber threats, healthcare is possibly the most at risk....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:00 am

More than 1,500 camel owners gather for national fair

More than 1,500 camel owners and more than 26,000 camels are participating in a beauty pageant, with total prizes worth SR113,600,000, at the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival. The festival kicks off on Monday under the auspices of King Salman in Riyadh’s southern Sayahdah district of Al-Dahnaa ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:00 am

Jazan Heritage Village brings centuries of tradition in one place

Jazan Heritage Village, at the southern Jazan corniche, is a cultural landmark that captures the ancient history of Jazan, linking it to its flourishing present. Visitors to this village can see the province’s past displayed through live symbols of the cultural and civilizational...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 10:58 am

Hike in gasoline prices across KSA will help in govt plan for efficient energy use: Experts

With the hike in fuel prices effective as of midnight Sunday, the Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) intensified its control on fuel stations across the Kingdom to ensure availability of petroleum products at prices fixed by the government. The regulatory authorities were constantly...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 10:51 am

68 gas stations sealed for hoarding fuel

The Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) sealed 68 gas stations across the Kingdom for hoarding fuel on Sunday night before the announcement of price hike. “We have sealed 68 gas stations across the Kingdom for refusing to supply fuel to consumers on Sunday night,” said an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 10:49 am

Stay More, Save More at Jannah Hotels & Resorts

Enjoy great savings on luxury stays, throughout the month at Jannah Hotels & Resorts.   Families, leisure and corporate travelers can avail the newly launched “Stay & Save” winter offer during the month of January at Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Jannah Place Dubai Marina,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 10:45 am

Saudi artifacts on a worldwide tour, kicking off with Japan

Saudi author and social media influencer Sultan Al-Mousa urged Hhistory buffs to visit the new displays of ancient artefacts showcased in the National Museum in Riyadh. “I urge you to visit them before they are transferred for the planned tour in Japan, and worldwide.” The...

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