Business & Money | Sunday 29 April, 2018 10:46 am

Saudi Aramco appoints first woman to the board

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil company has appointed its first female board member among five new members to its board of directors, according to a statement issued on its official website on Sunday. Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, former Chairwoman, President and CEO of Sunoco Inc. was appointed as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 April, 2018 10:45 am

Saudis welcome Qiddiya project, look forward to a ‘one-of-a-kind experience’

Saudis welcomed the launch of Qiddiya, the entertainment city and Saudis’ upcoming destination for all things fun, which will officially introduce its theme parks, motor sport facilities and safari by 2022 when its first phase is complete. The project, 40 kilometers outside Riyadh on the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 29 April, 2018 10:42 am

Saudi labor minister vows to continue enhancing occupational safety, health

The minister of labor and social development, Ali Al-Ghafees, said his ministry will continue to enhance occupational safety and health for private-sector facilities. This will be accomplished by strengthening legislation, regulation and supervision, raising awareness, and increasing national...

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Government | Sunday 29 April, 2018 3:06 am

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi FM in Riyadh

Recently confirmed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to begin his first regional tour as his country’s top diplomat.   Pompeo arrived in Brussels about 12 hours after he was sworn in as secretary of state to replace Rex Tillerson, fired by ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 April, 2018 3:00 am

Introducing Sidra: a New Dining Destination in Riyadh

Alshaya International Trading Co., the leading international retail franchise operator, has launched a new dining destination in Riyadh, Sidra, which brings together a host of international food brands: The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Asha’s, Pinkberry, Texas Roadhouse,...

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Government | Saturday 28 April, 2018 11:40 pm

King Salman lays foundation stone at Qiddiya site in Riyadh

King Salman has laid the foundation stone at the Qiddiya site in Riyadh.   King Salman arrived at the site of Qiddiya in Riyadh to lay the foundation stone of the entertainment park on Saturday evening.     The project is considered to...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 April, 2018 7:10 pm

Al Qudra Holding records AED 212.4 million consolidated profit for 2017

At the Annual General Meeting for 2017, the Board of Directors of Al Qudra Holding P.J.S.C. announced that the company has achieved great results at all levels and presented its 2017 full activity report for the financial year ending December 31st, 2017.   H.E. Mohamed Bin Thaaloob Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 April, 2018 6:03 pm

Counting Down to Ramadan With ‘bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’

The countdown to the holy month has begun and all Ramadan enthusiasts planning their gatherings ahead, are invited to Al Hadheerahoutdoor desert restaurant, transformed to a luxurious fully air-conditioned tent at the award-winningBab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, to explore a...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 April, 2018 1:16 pm

Nakheel and Vienna House to create USD160 million beachfront resort at Dubai’s Deira Islands

Dubai-based master developer Nakheel is planning a new partnership with Austria’s largest independent hotel chain, Vienna House, to create a USD160 million, 600-room beachfront resort at Deira Islands, adding yet another international hospitality brand to the emirate’s ever-growing...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 28 April, 2018 1:13 pm

Zayed Balanced Homeland Traditions and Modernization

Under the patronage of H.E Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, President of Zayed University, The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zayed University has recently organized a special event dedicated to the founder of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan. The “Zayed’s...

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