Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:36 am

Arab News to host panel on ‘Middle East’s perception problem’

Perceptions about the Middle East will come under the microscope this week at a panel discussion hosted by Arab News. The event, held at the Top CEO Conference and Awards, will probe the region’s image in Europe and wider world at a time of deep global division and upheaval. Titled...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:34 am

25,000 Tatweer buses back on streets

About 25,000 buses on Sunday began transporting about 1.2 million students to their schools and back home in various regions of the Kingdom after the end of the mid-year vacation. The Tatweer (Development) Company, which is the executive arm of the Ministry of Education for school transport, has ...

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Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 5:09 am

CENTREPOINT PILOTS ITS ‘STORE OF THE FUTURE’ CONCEPT AT DOHA FESTIVAL CITY

Centrepoint, Middle East’s largest fashion retailer, heralds the future of its retail stores with its re-designed concept format at Doha Festival City. The new store, launched on April 5 2017, is one of the cornerstones of the shopping mall with a retail space of 58,092 sq. ft. split on 2...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 1:01 am

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in U.S. flights

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for six consecutive years according to recent Skytrax results, presents adjustments in order to further ensure a pleasant travel to the United States. Turkish Airlines now extends Business Class free on-board internet services to economy passengers in...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 5:31 pm

DMS rolls-out brand makeover and renewed brand mantra

Making the announcement at the opening of the STEP Conference 2017, held on April 5-7, Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, revealed their new brand identity and renewed brand mantra “Tap the full potential of your story”, amidst much fanfare...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:25 pm

Julphar announces full year 2016 financial results

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced it has closed the year 2016 with sales of AED 1.45 billion. Despite the challenging and rapidly changing market environment, Julphar continued to perform...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:22 pm

Milliman to launch Global Takaful Report 2017 at 12th edition of World Takaful Conference

The 12th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC), convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, will serve as a platform for the exclusive launch of a unique report by one of the world’s largest actuarial and consulting firms. Milliman will present The Global ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 2:06 pm

Launch of new Deloitte/ UBT employability program for Saudi university students

In line with Saudi Vision 2030 to equip young Saudi men and women for future careers, Deloitte collaborated with the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Saudi Arabia, on creating a program to bring professional and technical skills to university students and support their employment...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 12:13 pm

HCDR highlights new projects for Riyadh

The High Commission for the Development of Riyadh (HCDR) has showcased its projects and future plans for the development of the Saudi capital. The HCDR, chaired by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, outlined policies for the city’s development formulated by the RDA, which is the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 April, 2017 12:12 pm

Jeddah hosts first Rider Champion and Fun Festival

Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) with the cooperation of the General Authority for Entertainment and Saudi Federation of Cars and Motorcycles launched the first Rider Champion and Fun Festival for families on Thursday. The three-day Rider Champion and Fun Festival, with a committee...

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