Technology & IT | Thursday 5 October, 2017 10:29 am

Canon introduces ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’ concept in Jordan

Canon Middle East has unveiled its new concept of ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’ as part of the ‘Canon for Business’ offering in Jordan. The initiative supports businesses in Jordan to strengthen productivity, efficiency and sustainable development, and underline Canon’s...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 October, 2017 9:53 am

BahriBunge Dry Bulk Ltd. office inaugurated in Dubai

Following the announcement of the joint venture agreement by Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, and Koninklijke Bunge B.V. (“Bunge”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited, a global agribusiness and food company, the two companies recently inaugurated the...

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Government | Thursday 5 October, 2017 7:26 am

Saudi Citizens Account program expanded to include students and 24-year-olds at home

The Saudi Citizens Account program has announced that 24-year-olds still living at home will be able to hold their own account, independent of their parents – according to Sabq. The cash transfer scheme, which was set up to protect Saudi families from the impact – both direct and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 5 October, 2017 6:53 am

TAITRA Introduces Smart Energy – Efficiency Solutions Providers to the Middle East

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has always been instrumental in promoting foreign trade. In its mission for a greener future, TAITRA, recently held a Smart Energy Seminar in the city, where Mr.  Suo-Hang Chuang, Vice Chairman, TAITRA, led a delegation of 4 established...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 5 October, 2017 6:44 am

More than 1.5 million Titles and 2,600 Events at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017

  The 36th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will see the participation of 1,650 publishing houses from 60 countries. More than 1.5 million titles will be on display throughout the 11-day celebration of literature, knowledge and culture, which runs from November 1-11 at Expo ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 5 October, 2017 6:38 am

AUS celebrates twenty years of Excellence

 American University of Sharjah (AUS) marked the start of its 20th anniversary celebrations with a commemorative event. A series of functions planned throughout the year will recognize the significant accomplishments of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni.   Over...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 October, 2017 6:36 am

KSA processing 3 applications for banking licenses

The Saudi central bank has received three applications for banking licenses and processing them is at an advanced stage, central bank governor Ahmed Al-Kholifey told a news conference on Wednesday. Another central bank official said no more bank mergers were expected. Alawwal Bank and Saudi...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 5 October, 2017 4:14 am

Gulf Car Wash-Car Care Expo announces International Detailing Association as the Supporting Partner in Middle East

Gulf Car Wash-Car Care Expo, part of The Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) welcomes International Detailing Association (IDA) as the ‘Support Association’ for the first time in the MENA region. IDA will be hosting a 1-day Certification Detailer Course on November 8th, 2017,...

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Government | Thursday 5 October, 2017 2:59 am

A turning point in Saudi-Russian relations

King Salman arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a historic and unprecedented state visit to Russia, the first by a Saudi monarch in almost a century of diplomatic ties. The king was greeted at Vnukovo airport by senior Russian officials and a military brass band. He will have talks with the Russian ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 October, 2017 2:16 am

ITFC and EIF join forces in Supporting the Least Developed Countries

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a programme focused on supporting the Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capacity to trade, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...

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