Government | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:06 am

Iqama services only for expats with fingerprints in the system

The Passport Department said Sunday it has blocked all passport- and iqama-related services for the residents who have not gone through the procedure of fingerprinting.“The department will continue to block these services to any expatriate who has not gone through the fingerprinting procedure at...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 February, 2015 2:22 pm

Al Ain Zoo’s expert Veterinary team rescues distressed Giraffe

Al Ain Zoo’s Veterinary team recently came to the rescue of a distraught female giraffe that was suffering from a problematic labour with a stillborn calf.Al Ain Zoo’s team of veterinarians answered the call from Emirates Park Zoo, after the stillborn calf became trapped in the mother’s birth ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 February, 2015 2:11 pm

It’s time for GCC’s most innovative products to shine.

The Product of the Year Award (POY) is a prestigious award that rewards innovation in the FMCG sector. It is also the only award to be voted for by customers themselves, through an independent consumer survey. How important is this award to the industry and what is the need for such an award? The...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 February, 2015 1:14 pm

Cisco Annual Security Report Exposes Widening Gulf between Perception and Reality of Cyber Threats

The Cisco 2015 Annual Security Report released today, which examines both threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends, reveals that organizations must adopt an ‘all hands on deck’ approach to defend against cyber attacks. Attackers have become more proficient at taking advantage of gaps in...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 February, 2015 11:56 am

Acer Introduces the Liquid Z410 4G Smartphone

Acer announces the Liquid Z410 smartphone, a small powerhouse: with LTE 4G connectivity, 64-bit superfast processors, excellent audio, great camera, and prolonged battery life ready to boom!The Liquid Z410 was on display at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! Event on Jan. 5th at The Mirage in Las...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 7:48 am

SCTA moves to protect archaeological, heritage sites

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has warned citizens and residents against harming or looting any archaeological site in the country, including those located at sea, as part of their efforts to protect national heritage digs and buildings.In a bid to prevent archaeological...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 7:45 am

Halal tourism becoming popular

A number of tourist companies offer programs and websites to familiarize tourist locations where halal products are available. They are meant to help Muslim families, who are averse to pork and alcohol while traveling in different parts of the world, without compromising their religious beliefs and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 12:15 am

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort lines up Chinese New Year celebrations

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco’s leading resort, has lined up huge celebrations for the Chinese New Year (CNY) from February 16 to 22, as part of a strategy to boost footfall of Chinese tour groups, ahead of Morroco’s plans to lift visa requirements for Chinese tourists and allowing...

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Healthcare | Saturday 7 February, 2015 2:46 pm

GCC adopts new health strategy

The meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) health ministers in Riyadh revolved around the development of various health systems in the Gulf, under the theme: ‘Measuring Health Systems: The Way to Excellence.”One of the topics discussed during the conference was the revised standard Gulf plan ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 February, 2015 2:43 pm

Deadline for STEA nomination extended

The Saudi Commission on Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) recently announced that the deadline for nominations for the 5th Saudi Tourism Excellence Awards (STEA) has been extended to Feb 25.STEA is a platform launched in 2010 to acknowledge Saudi Arabia's tourism industry’s excellence, as it...

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