Culture & Education | Thursday 16 November, 2017 4:56 am

Effat University hosts 3rd Islamic Finance Conference

Effat University, the first non-profit private institution of higher education for women in Saudi Arabia, will host the 3rd Islamic Finance Conference (IFC) to be held Wednesday 22 November 2017.   Now in its third edition, this year’s conference is going to focus on Islamic...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 16 November, 2017 4:50 am

Raytheon Saudi Arabia receives commercial registration from Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today announced the completion of official commercial registration requirements for, and designated the official name of, its new Riyadh-based business unit: Raytheon Saudi Arabia. This milestone allows Raytheon Saudi Arabia to accelerate its localization strategy in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 November, 2017 3:45 am

Two Saudi women among the outstanding GCC Women Scientists feted by L’Oréal-UNESCO

Six women can lead the cause of science in the Middle East while also encouraging other young people to follow their footsteps. This is the message that was conveyed at the ceremony of L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowship 2017 yesterday, November 13th at Dubai,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 November, 2017 12:17 am

Saudi entertainment authority launches e-portal to facilitate event planners

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) launched an online “License Portal” on Nov. 14 to facilitate event planners in obtaining official permissions in minimum possible time. A four-minute instructional video is also available on the GEA’s website, www.events.gea.gov.sa....

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 16 November, 2017 12:02 am

Lexus launches reimagined flagship, all-new 'LS' in the UAE

Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008 and exclusive distributor of Lexus in the UAE, announced, from its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) exclusive stand at the Dubai International Motor Show, the launch of all-new Lexus LS, the fifth-generation of the original luxury disruptor, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 November, 2017 5:12 pm

Dubai Customs: First government department to win seven-star rating from Ideas UK

In a big step forward, Dubai Customs enhanced its worldwide competitiveness in (Corporate Innovation Management system ( by attaining the seven-star rating from Ideas UK in their evaluation of the 8th platinum accreditation in which the Department’s Corporate Innovation System got the full...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 15 November, 2017 5:06 pm

Abdullah Al Hamed: The Private Sector is a Strategic Partner in the Provision of Healthcare Services in Abu Dhabi

Following a visit to Danat Al Emarat Hospital; for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamid, Chairman of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, emphasized the importance of the private sector role in the delivery and advancement of healthcare services...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2017 5:00 pm

ADNOC and Cepsa Sign Agreement to Evaluate New World-Scale LAB Complex in Ruwais

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Cepsa today signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate a new world-scale Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) complex in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. LAB is the most common raw material in the manufacture of biodegradable household and industrial detergents. It is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 15 November, 2017 4:52 pm

JBR Sets to WOW with 24-Week Season of Celebrations

The city’s foremost neighbourhood, and Dubai’s first beach front destination, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) by Dubai Properties, brightened up the mood by transforming into an immersive celebration of street art, live entertainment and experiences, starting last...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 November, 2017 4:31 pm

Rockwell Collins part of advancing entrepreneur-led innovation initiative by Airbus in Saudi Arabia

Rockwell Collins has joined an initiative with Airbus, TAQNIA Aeronautics, the Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company, Saudi Arabian Airlines and other Saudi companies to support the aviation innovation challenge, Entaliq in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to benefit the aerospace...

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