Government | Friday 6 October, 2017 4:16 am

Makkah-Madinah high speed rail just months away from becoming operational

Field work on the Haramain Express Train, which connects the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, is done and the entire project will be fully completed before the yearend, the Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) has said. In a statement reported by Al-Hayat newspaper on Thursday, the...

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Government | Friday 6 October, 2017 4:05 am

King, Putin oversee signing of landmark agreements

Saudi Arabia and Russia on Thursday signed several agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoU), and cooperation programs. The signing ceremony was held at Kremlin Palace in the presence of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also, Putin held a...

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Sports | Friday 6 October, 2017 4:01 am

Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Fitness Challenge

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Government and Dubai Sports Council launched the inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge with the aim of motivating residents to take up physical activity and making Dubai...

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Technology & IT | Friday 6 October, 2017 3:45 am

BenQ unveils Ultra-Premium Entertainment LED Monitor with Brightness Intelligence Plus Technology (B.I. +)

BenQ, internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle devices, launches their Premium Entertainment LED Monitor ‘EW2770QZ’, a 27-inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS display with exclusive Brightness Intelligence Plus Technology (B.I.+). To protect viewers’ eyesight and deliver optimal ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 6 October, 2017 3:17 am

Sète Port Authority and P&o Ports Get Ready for Start of Operations in 2018

Leaders of the Sète Port Authority, The Occitanie Region and P&O Ports have toured the city’s container terminal in the south of France following the three-year management contract awarded to the multi-purpose ports operator in July this year. On a visit to Sète this...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 October, 2017 7:59 pm

The 11th edition of the Luxury Motor Show (EXCS 11) in Saudi Arabia enjoyed a large female turnout

The 11th edition of the Luxury Motor Show (EXCS11), which was held at Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, achieved unprecedented success in the light of the Royal Decree allowing women to drive.  The Show main hall was overwhelmed with ladies who visited the Show to learn about the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 October, 2017 5:05 pm

Investors & Exhibitors Laud Success of KSA Real Estate Event

The foundation has been laid for a promising future for the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the conclusion of the first ever Restatex Cityscape Riyadh, which saw over 6,000 participants walk through its doors. The exhibition, which was held from September 27th until the...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 5 October, 2017 10:43 am

Etisalat Misr partners with Ericsson to Evolve its Network in EGYPT

Etisalat Misr has signed a four-year contract with Ericsson to modernize and expand its core network and business support systems, which will help the operator capitalize on the growth in 4G and pave the way for 5G and Internet of Things. The partnership will play an important role in further...

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Healthcare | Thursday 5 October, 2017 10:39 am

Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Signs License and Supply Agreement With Selectchemie

Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company ("Tabuk"), one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has entered into an agreement with Selectchemie, under which Selectchemie granted Tabuk a license to register,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 5 October, 2017 10:36 am

Nedaa to showcase innovative applications for smart and safe city at GITEX

Nedaa will demonstrate - in collaboration with Nokia - a number of innovative solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2017, a leading ICT show in Dubai, from 8-12 October, to further the use of technology to enable a smart, safe and more sustainable city. The demonstrations, which will occur at the...

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