Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:48 am

Americana Foods and Ekhaa Society collaborates on 2,000 Iftar meals to orphans in Ramadan

Americana Foods, is distributing 2,000 Iftar meals and gifts to underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan to orphanages around Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the charitable partnership between Americana Foods and Ekhaa for Orphans Care Society. Every Friday, during the Ramadan...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:38 am

Extended Ramadan Staycations at Jannah Marina Bay Suites

Jannah Marina Bay Suites has unveiled exclusive Ramadan Staycation Packages for guests seeking a long stay or a workation during this Holy Month. Indulge in the simple splendour of the Deluxe , One and Two-Bedroom suites at Jannah Marina Bay Suites.     A luxury living with great...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:29 am

More than 200 Experts Outline Progressive Path for UAE’s Innovative Economy at Third “Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis”

The need to create fruitful partnerships between the government sector and private institutions to drive the Sharjah’s economy forward was the subject of the third Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis, which took place on Sunday at Sharjah’s Al Jawaher Reception and Convention...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:08 am

Huawei celebrates the “Joy of Sharing” during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Aiming to get closer to its consumers in the Middle East and to help them connect together during Ramadan, Huawei announced its #HowWeIftar social campaign, which celebrates the joy of sharing during the holy month. The goal of this campaign is to bring people across the region together by...

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Government | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:01 pm

King Salman receives GCC chief, heads of diplomatic groups

King Salman received the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani at Al-Salam Palace on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed a number of issues regarding GCC joint action. In a separate meeting on Sunday, King Salman met with the Dean of...

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Government | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:59 pm

King Salman, crown prince, deputy crown prince offer condolences to UK prime minister

 King Salman sent a cable of condolences to UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday following the London terrorist attack. “We have received the news of the terrorist attack that took place in London, which resulted in deaths and injuries,” King Salman said. “As we strongly...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:52 pm

8 million pilgrims transported to Grand Mosque in first 8 days of Ramadan

 About 8 million pilgrims using about 30,000 vehicles were transported to and from the Grand Mosque during the first eight days of Ramadan, the Makkah Governate announced Sunday. The number of pilgrims given transportation was a sharp increase over the same period in 2016. An estimated 5.3...

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Healthcare | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:51 pm

Ramadan fasting requires special arrangements for diabetics

 Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenge for diabetic patients as their blood sugar levels can drop. It can be dangerous as some people are at high or moderate risk of developing health problems due to fasting, a consultant endocrinologist told Arab News. An assessment is vital for diabetic ...

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Healthcare | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:49 pm

Nebras launches program to warn youth on harmful drug effects

The National Project for Combating Drugs (Nebras) has launched an awareness project to help protect young people from the harmful effects of drugs. The project, Nibras Al-Khair Program, is implemented in 32 of the largest mosques for 11 days in local regions and governorates to raise awareness for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:48 pm

Albania renews visa-free travel scheme for Saudis

 Albania has renewed a visa-free travel scheme for nationals of three Gulf countries in a bid to boost the number of tourists from the region. “Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar can enter Albania without a visa,” said Albanian Ambassador Sami Shiba in Riyadh on Sunday. The ...

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