Government | Sunday 10 May, 2015 10:20 am

Rules for Haj firms made stringent

Haj Ministry sources say the ministry has issued an instruction to Haj and Umrah firms not to sign contracts with pilgrims, or register, make reservations or receive any money before they officially obtain the necessary licenses for the upcoming pilgrimage season.The Haj Ministry completed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 10:19 am

Nazaha slams student service centers

Most student service centers in the country are corrupt because they copy research without permission, according to participants at a workshop held in Riyadh recently.The Community Partnership Forum on scientific integrity was organized by Imam Muhammad bin Saud University in partnership with the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 8:23 am

Haia launches drive against extortion, blackmailing

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar recently inaugurated a campaign here against extortion and blackmailing organized by the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) in the presence President Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Sanad.“The scourge of extortion is grave...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 10 May, 2015 12:38 am

All-new Nissan Lannia makes its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2015

Nissan unveiled the all-new Lannia at Auto Shanghai 2015, a culmination of vision taking the car from concept to reality.Two years ago in Shanghai, Nissan introduced the Friend-Me Concept, followed by the Lannia Concept in 2014 at the Beijing Motor Show, and Lannia is the tangibleexpression of the...

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Sports | Sunday 10 May, 2015 12:34 am

Leading Sports & Fitness Professionals Plot Roadmap for Growth in KSA

Key players in KSA’s thriving sports & fitness industry discussed and recommended steps for the industry to take advantage of the huge opportunities presented by the GCC’s biggest economy.The exclusive meeting, which was held at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah, also served as a “kick off” for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 12:08 am

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Signs MOU with Lusail Real Estate

Signing of this agreement comes as part of Al Meera’s strategy to cooperate with local companies, as well as remain close to its consumers by establishing branches all across the country in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030Eng. Kaldari: Lusail is encouraging local companies to take...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:48 pm

Celebrate the Holy Month in style with ECCO’s Ramadan collection

Celebrate the Holy Month in style with ECCO’s Ramadan collection. The Scandinavian brand’s premium offerings specifically designed for the season are perfect for gifting or a mid-season wardrobe update!A highlight of the collection is ECCO’s take on the traditional Arabic sandal....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:45 pm

key future travel trends in the Middle East

Middle East's online travel market value is projected to advance from US$18billion to US$35 billion in the next three years, according to findings from Amadeus' soon-to-be-published report – Middle East Online Travel Review. The report additionally indicates that growing smart-phone penetration...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:26 pm

GCC visitors to push Croatian tourism receipts to record US$8 billion

The Croatian National Tourist Board and flydubai, along with the Zagreb Tourist Board has highlighted an increase in the number of routes to the Croatian capital and a dedicated marketing campaign aimed at Middle East tourists will both contribute towards a record-breaking number of overall...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:24 pm

Carving out niche markets to attract new visitors

The wealth of family oriented exhibits at Arabian Travel Market this year demonstrated the appeal of the region for both adults and children, and the extension of dedicated accommodation facilities for family groups is a natural progression, claimed a leading hotelier at the show.Michael Scully,...

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