Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 2:51 pm

NAS HOLDING APPOINTS BANDER AL-MOHANNA AS CEO OF THE GROUP

The National Air Services Group (NAS Holding) announced the appointment of Mr. Bandar Al-Muhanna as Chief Executive Officer of the Group, replacing HE Mr. Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, former CEO of the Group.Mr. Ayed Al Jeaid, Chairman of the Board at NAS Holding, commented on the new appointment, "We...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 2:43 pm

Ericsson and Landis+Gyr partner to empower Smart Metering and Smart Grid projects in the Middle East

Landis+Gyr, global provider of energy management solutions, and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), global technology communications and services provider, have created a partnership to address the Middle East’s Smart Metering and Smart Grid transformation projects. Under the terms of the partnership,...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 2:01 pm

Samsung Introduces Galaxy A7 for a Seamless Social Experience

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the new Galaxy A7, one of the slimmest Galaxy smartphones equipped with premium hardware for a superior social experience. Combining powerful multitasking performance with sophisticated design, the Galaxy A7 expands on the popular services provided by the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 7:55 am

King’s resolutions will give stability to housing sector

Welcoming the resolutions by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the chairman of the Housing Committee in Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, Khalid Bashoair, said on Monday the housing and real estate sector will witness stability within the next five years.He was speaking at a meeting, which...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 7:51 am

Alarab TV taken off air for ‘technical reasons’

Alarab, the 24-hour pan-Arab television news channel that started broadcasting on Sunday, was taken off air on Monday morning.The new channel, headquartered in Bahrain, is owned by Kingdom Holding Company Chairman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.Celebrated Saudi journalist, columnist and editor Jamal...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 1:07 am

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY FIRST OFFERING IN 2015 EXPECTED TO FUEL MOMENTUM OF 2014 SUCCESS

After capping a historically successful year in 2014, King Abdullah Economic City is set to start the new year with a bang by showcasing its prestigious “Golf Community” land plots and villas. The luxury high-end residential offering is considered to be one of the most premium communities of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 12:38 am

GE Oil & Gas Announces Key Downstream Long-Term Services Agreement with Qatar Fertiliser

GE Oil & Gas (NYSE: GE) today announced its Downstream Technology Solutions (DTS) business has been awarded a long-term service contract with Qatar Fertiliser Company QSCC (QAFCO) to help optimize the performance of the company’s fertilizer plant in Mesaieed, Qatar. QAFCO is one of the world’s...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 12:19 am

Kuwait Concours D’Elegance Gears Up For Best Shows

For car aficionados there’s nothing like seeing rare antique cars in motion—with sights & sounds teleporting them back in time. Now you can enjoy all the nostalgia and thrills once again during the fourth Kuwait Concours D’Elegance classic car competition on February 11-18, 2015 organized by...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 12:05 am

Panasonic launches world’s first HDR camcorder in latest 4K line-up

Adding to Panasonic’s expansive range of 4K products is a new palm-sized series for 4K shooting at home launched by Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF). The exciting new range of home-use 4K camcorders provides the best quality of videography in the comfort of one’s home. With...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 12:03 am

Gaining Staff Loyalty and Attracting Best Talents A Viable Family Business Strategy

Corporate governance can become an integral part of a corporate culture only if it stems from the senior management, namely, from the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officers. Integrity, transparency and accountability are the mainstay of a good governance structure and every employee must...

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