Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 July, 2017 3:11 am

Spread your wings and win with Oman Air this Renaissance Day

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is celebrating the country’s Renaissance Day with exciting Facebook and Instagram photo and twitter competitions. As the country celebrates Renaissance Day on 23 July, Oman Air is encouraging its followers to share a photo of their...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:22 pm

Nebras announces rehabilitation society to deal with drug-related cases

The National Project for the Prevention for Narcotics (Nebras) has announced the establishment of the Nebras Society for Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Assistance to deal with drug-related problems. Nebras, an affiliate of the National Committee of Narcotics Control (NCNC), closely worked with...

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Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm

Yamani lauds Cabinet approval for establishment of National Atomic Energy Project

 Dr. Hashem bin Abdullah Yamani, president of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), has praised the decision by the Council of Ministers at its last meeting to approve the establishment of the National Atomic Energy Project in the Kingdom. The approval was based...

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Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm

Violators in gold, jewelry shops face two years jail, SR400,000 fine

 The Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) announced that it has detected 128 violations among gold and jewelry shops, and some of the violators will face a two-year jail term and a fine of SR400,000 ($106,658). Last week, the ministry carried out 2,670 inspections on gold and jewelry...

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Government | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm

Haramain Express Train trial successful

 On behalf of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah, participated on Tuesday in a pilot trip of the Haramain Express Train. Also present were Transport Minister Sulaiman Al-Hamdan; Spanish State Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 12:00 pm

Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as Hajj Ministry completes preparations

 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that pilgrims have started arriving in the Kingdom via land, air and sea ports. On Sunday, 325 pilgrims arrived at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah on the first Hajj flight from Pakistan, while three other Hajj flights from Pakistan...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 10:56 am

Organisations need to create an inclusive environment to enhance contribution of people with determination in the economy.

AccessAbilities Expo to host ‘Inclusion in the Workplace’ conference Employment rates for people with disabilities abysmally low worldwide Experts to discuss challenges in creating inclusive work environment July 26, 2017, Dubai (UAE): In line with the vision of His Highness...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 9:33 am

SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD INVITES GCC FAMILIES FOR AN ADRENALINE-CHARGED HOLIDAY ADVENTURE IN SLOVENIA

  Keeping true to its promise as a green, active and healthy holiday destination, Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) introduces a new and exciting holiday idea perfect for GCC and Middle Eastern families looking for an adrenaline-packed holiday destination this summer and beyond. Family bonds ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 5:39 am

Ultra HD Gains Momentum in the US with 30 Pay TV Providers Testing 4K Delivery on SES's Platform

With an additional nine TV operators joining SES’s Ultra HD trials, a total of 30 US Pay TV providers, with a combined audience of more than 10 million subscribers, are now testing SES’s 4K content delivery platform across their distribution networks. The latest wave of Pay TV system ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 July, 2017 5:02 am

Etihad Airways Introduces Next-generation Boeing 787 Between Abu Dhabi and Beirut

Etihad Airways today introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Beirut, Lebanon. The new 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A321 aircraft previously operating the airline’s EY535/EY538 flights to and...

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