Business & Money | Thursday 29 December, 2016 11:09 am

Emirates Islamic blood donation drive"

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, saw strong staff participation at a blood donation event held at the bank’s Head Office recently. The event was organized in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority – Dubai Blood Donation Centre. Emirates...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 December, 2016 10:58 am

Booz Allen Hamilton forecasts energy trends in 2017

Change continues to be the defining feature of the global energy sector in 2017.  In the oil and gas industry, as well as in electric power, major internal and external forces are driving change, requiring industry leaders to revisit strategies.  In oil & gas, 2016 was a year of...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 29 December, 2016 10:39 am

Ericsson and SpeedCast International announce global partnership

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and SpeedCast International Ltd have entered into a strategic agreement which leverages both organizations’ global capabilities to create a strong partnership in the global maritime sector, enabling both companies to expand their offerings to the market. By...

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Government | Thursday 29 December, 2016 10:37 am

VFS Global launches first-ever Belgium Visa Application Centre in the Middle East

Travellers to Belgium and Luxembourg from Saudi Arabia can now apply for their visas at a modern and streamlined visa application centre Residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas to Belgium and Luxembourg at a Visa Application Centre launched for the Embassy of the Kingdom ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 9:47 am

Yas Island’s First ‘Winterland Carnival’ Extravaganza Hosted at du Forum

Real snow, carousels, roller coasters and food trucks… The du Forum on Yas Island is hosting the very first Winterland Carnival,  from December 27 - 31, 4 PM to 11 PM, with extended hours of 12:30 AM on New Year’s Eve. This event is free to attend for every member of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 9:37 am

GONG MEDITATION AT KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Gong Meditation (also known as Gong Bath as one is bathed in the sounds of the gong) is presented on January 12, 2017 by Al-Liwan For Culture & Arts at the stunning fitness studios at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana.   Liwan Group had been Founded on 2004 owned and led by her...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 29 December, 2016 5:48 am

Dell EMC tops the Great Place to Work list amongst Technology companies in Saudi Arabia

Dell EMC announced that it has been recognized as one of the top places to work in Saudi Arabia by the Great Place to Work® Institute, a global research and management consultancy. With over 100 companies contending for this honour across the Kingdom, Dell EMC ranked highest in fostering a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 5:29 am

Jeddah Spring Festival to showcase Saudi customs

The Jeddah Spring Festival, starting in January, will showcase Saudi Arabia’s customs and traditions through programs for families and visitors to the Kingdom. The spring festival is being organized by the Association of Neighborhood Centers in Jeddah, on King’s Road in front of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 4:28 am

ATM hits the tech highway

Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the tourism industry, with cloud passports, personalised travel, virtual reality and apps predicted to re-shape consumer habits and marketing strategies over the short to mid-term, according to a report by Colliers International. In its ...

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Government | Thursday 29 December, 2016 3:27 am

Umrah fee does not affect inflow of pilgrims

It seems the government’s recent decision to impose SR2,000 fee on pilgrims who perform Haj or Umrah more than once has not affected the inflow of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques at the start of this year’s Umrah season. However, many pilgrims and Umrah operators requested the...

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