Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 1:40 pm

Etihad Aviation Group Celebrates 2018 as the Year of Zayed

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has announced a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark 2018 as the Year of Zayed.   Etihad’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi inaugurated its Year of Zayed activities yesterday by holding a flag-raising ceremony attended by...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 1:36 pm

Khebayyes & Abuhurayyes Wins Effie Award Mena for Automotive Category

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, was honored with the Effie Award MENA for automotive category at a recent ceremony held at the Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates.   The prestigious award comes in recognition of Abdul Latif Jameel Motors’ innovative initiative that took form in the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 1:10 pm

Ksa Consumers Are More Inclined to Purchase Local Brands For Food Category Products

In a recent online survey conducted by Nielsen, a leading provider of information and insights, consumers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are displaying a growing preference for locally manufactured products in the food category especially for dairy and fresh foods.   Preference for ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 1:03 pm

Nakheel and RIU award construction contract for AED670 million resort at Dubai’s Deira Islands

Master developer Nakheel and Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts have signed a contract worth AED385 million for the construction of their 800-room, joint venture beachfront resort and water park at Deira Islands in Dubai.   Set for delivery in 2019, the resort, which has a total...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 12:18 pm

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Return of Famous King Abdulaziz Camels Festival with Prizes for Camel Beauty Reaching

The King Abdulaziz Camels Festival 2018 will take place from January 1 – February 1 in the southern desert terrains of Al-Dahna, 120km from Riyadh. Thanks to the efforts of custodians King Salman bin Adulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 12:16 pm

RAKEZ clients to avail cost-effective health insurance through Sehteq

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has recently teamed up with Sehteq, a new and unique online health portal, to provide its clients and their families cost-effective health insurance plans for as low as AED 550 per year.    Introduced by RAK Incubator and Accelerator, Sehteq is...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 12:13 pm

Hyundai dealers expand aftersales service network in Saudi Arabia

As part of its keen ongoing efforts to upgrade its aftermarket services, Hyundai Motor Company, in collaboration with its authorized three dealers in Saudi Arabia – Wallan Trading Company, Almajdouie Motors Company, and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors – has expanded and improved its service ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 11:58 am

Saudi Customs launches Approved Economic Operator program

Saudi Customs has launched the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program to enhance partnership with the private sector and encourage teamwork to facilitate trade and customs procedures. The AEO program will improve trade procedures for exporters, importers, customs trustees, carriers,...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 10:51 am

Apple buys app development service Buddybuild

Apple continues to ramp up its efforts to court developers by making it easier to create and iterate their apps for its platforms. The iPhone giant has now acquired Buddybuild, a Vancouver-based app tools startup that describes itself as “mobile iteration platform” focused on...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 10:07 am

Saudi Food and Drug Authority: No VAT on human medicines, vitamins, and registered medical equipment

The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) said that the VAT will not be applied on human medicines, vitamins, and registered medical devices and products. Abdul Rahman Al-Sultan, pharmacist and director of the SFDA’s department of pharmaceutical information and awareness, said that the FDA is...

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