Environment & Energy | Sunday 23 December, 2018 5:00 am

Saudi Arabia ‘on its way to become a nuclear power’

Saudi Arabia’s population has grown from 4 million in 1960 to over 31 million in 2016. It is the main electricity consumer and producer in the Gulf region, with 345 trillion watts of gross production in 2016, of which 41 percent was produced from oil and 59 percent from gas. The electricity...

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Government | Sunday 23 December, 2018 4:00 am

Minister discusses Hajj with officials from Mauritania

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammad Salih Bentin met Mauritania’s Minister of Islamic Affairs and Traditional Education Ahmed Ould Ahl Dawood. They discussed issues related to Hajj. On Thursday, the Saudi minister held talks with Egyptian Maj. Gen. Mohammad Amr Ali...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 December, 2018 3:38 am

India cuts tax rates on some goods under national sales tax

India slashed the sales tax rate on over 20 items on Saturday in a move aimed at appealing to traders and the middle class after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party lost elections in five states. Modi is seeking a second term in next five months amid voter frustration over the abrupt ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 23 December, 2018 3:31 am

Abu Dhabi University Opens Registration for its Undergraduate Research Competition

Abu Dhabi University (ADU),an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, has announced that registration is now open for the seventh edition of its Undergraduate Research Competition (URC), which will be heldunder the patronage of His Excellency ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 December, 2018 2:39 am

IPS Jeddah to attract 15,000 property investors for its first Mega Property Show

The International Property Show, the biggest property platform in UAE, expands its network to Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the first staging of IPS Jeddah on January 17-20, 2019 at the Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events. The global property event anticipates over 15,000 investors and 75...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 23 December, 2018 2:26 am

For the Creators, Introducing the New Samsung Notebook 9 Pen

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the new Notebook 9 Pen, a premium 2-in-1 PC with a built-in S Pen that allowsusers to reach their true creative potential. With its combined style, power, and portability, Notebook 9 Pen is perfect for users who want a device that adapts to the way they...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 23 December, 2018 1:35 am

Sharjah Ruler attends AUS Fall 2018 commencement

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is moving steadily towards its strategic vision in the coming four years to be globally recognized as the region’s leading university, renowned foroutstanding teaching, learning, research and scholarshipwhile fostering innovation that positively impacts...

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Sports | Sunday 23 December, 2018 1:28 am

Construction of the largest Sports Mall in the World in Dubai is well underway

Dubai-based firm Viva City has announced that the construction work of Sport Society, the world's largest sports mall, in Mirdif Dubai is well on track for completion in Q1 of 2020.    “The project’s construction work is progressing according to schedule and within...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 December, 2018 12:40 am

Saudi Arabia gets its first certified Saudi female firefighters

Two Saudi women have become the first certified female firefighters in the Kingdom meeting the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) rigorous Professional Qualifications Standards, according to Saudi Aramco’s Fire Protection Department’s Engineering and Training Services...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 22 December, 2018 2:08 pm

Saudi budget airline in Boeing deal

Saudi budget carrier flyadeal has agreed to buy as many as 50 737 MAX passenger planes from Boeing as it seeks to expand its regional route network. The carrier committed to ordering 30 airplanes with options for 20 more in a deal that would be valued at up to $5.9 billion at list...

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