Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 December, 2018 10:12 am

Aviation sector a key pillar in UAE economy: Sultan Al Mansouri

The aviation sector is a key pillar in enriching the national economy, said the UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, in a statement on the upcoming Global Investment in Aviation Summit, GIAS 2019. The first edition of the summit will kick off in...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 29 December, 2018 3:24 am

Jeddah residents, visitors make the most of ‘cultural park’ programs

A large number of Jeddah residents and visitors, mainly families, thronged the “Jeddah cultural park” on Friday, the second day of the 10-day event. Prince Khaled Al Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, inaugurated the second edition of the event...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 29 December, 2018 2:33 am

Sultan Al Qasimi issues law to organise Sharjah Private Education Authority

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. 12 of 2018 to organise the Sharjah Private Education Authority, SPEA. The law stipulates that SPEA will enjoy the legal personality and the full legal capacity necessary to achieve its...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 December, 2018 2:23 am

Over 2 million Umrah pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom

More than two million Umrah pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom during the current Umrah season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. As of Thursday, Dec. 27, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued a total of 2,386,346 Umrah visas, according to the latest figures released by the ministry on Friday. A...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 December, 2018 1:32 am

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula will be unveiled to the world ‘once work is complete’

Al-Ula, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site Madain Saleh, will be revealed to the world once tourism-related projects in the region are complete. The announcement was made by Amr Madani, CEO of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU), during the launch of a community advocacy program aimed at...

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Business & Money | Saturday 29 December, 2018 1:31 am

Euro currency remains a work in progress on 20th birthday

The euro is about to celebrate its 20th birthday, but the countries that use it are still wrestling over how the shared currency should work and how to fix flaws exposed by the debt crisis that marred its second decade. The euro was launched on Jan. 1, 1999, when 10 countries fixed their exchange...

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Business & Money | Saturday 29 December, 2018 1:21 am

"we are going through a transformation": New Saudi Foreign Minister

Saudi Arabia's new foreign minister struck a note of defiance Friday in the face of international outrage over critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder, rejecting the kingdom was in crisis and his predecessor had been demoted. Ibrahim al-Assaf, a former veteran finance minister, replaced Adel...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 29 December, 2018 12:48 am

Blueair Celebrates ‘Clean Air for Children’ Day with UAE Schools

In wake of the recent research findings highlighting the negative effects of air pollution on children’s mental and physical health, Blueair, a world-leader in air purification solutions, held a ‘Clean air for children’ day at Manzil Centre, an institution for special needs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 28 December, 2018 5:13 am

Saudia Cargo carries 60 tons of equipment for Janadriyah festival

Saudi Airlines Cargo Company contributed to the 33rd National Festival for Heritage and Culture (Janadriyah - 33) by transporting the equipment of the inauguration ceremony that occurred on the 20th of DEC, organized by the Ministry of National Guard.    Saudia Cargo shipped 60 tons ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 28 December, 2018 4:25 am

Saudi Aramco creates fuel retail subsidiary

Saudi Aramco is establishing a domestic fuel retailing subsidiary as part of the national oil company’s drive to expand beyond crude oil production into downstream businesses. The new firm, Saudi Aramco Retail Co, will create a network of filling stations within Saudi Arabia to sell...

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