Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:23 pm

Al Noor Island celebrates Eid Al Adha with a Trio of Creative Workshops 

Visitors to Al Noor Island this Eid Al Adha tested their artistic talents at a series of evening workshops designed to inspire their creativity. Sharjah’s picturesque tourist and leisure destination hosted three premium free-of-charge craft sessions, with jewellery making, greeting card...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:21 pm

Karcher to Launch New Carpet Cleaning Machine at Hotel Show 2016

Karcher, the world leader in innovative cleaning technology solutions will launch its latest addition for deep and intermediate cleaning of carpets for the Middle East market at The Hotel Show 2016 from 17-19 September 2016.  “When the machine is used for deep cleaning the area...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:15 pm

​​A Brand New Invention Turns Beach Umbrellas into Mobile Phone Chargers

CGN energy, a prestigious Greek firm providing environmentally-friendly energy solutions, is coming to Dubai with their brand new invention which turns umbrellas at the hotels and resorts’ beaches to mobile phone chargers to be used around the clock. CGN has pitched this offer to...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:02 pm

Saudi students in US: Developing voluntary work as per Vision 2030

Saudi Students on scholarship in the United States are demonstrating their passion for volunteering through transforming their experiences to the Kingdom to contribute to the development of the voluntary sector in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The Saudi Press Agency in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:50 pm

Future of Saudi telecom sector depends on home-grown talent

 The future of Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications industry rests in the hands of the Kingdom’s homegrown professionals, said Jamal Al Bugmi, General Manager of the Kingdom’s leading mobility retailer, axiom telecom. Speaking earlier before the Sept. 2 deadline for the 100%...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:48 pm

Of the 104 Mashaer Train drivers, 27 are young Saudis

Twenty seven of the 104 Mashaer Train drivers are young Saudis who undertook intensive courses abroad. All the Saudis are under 30. The first train took off with a young Saudi driving the train, Al-Hayat daily reported. This is the first time Saudi drivers are participating in the Haj...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:47 pm

Fiber optic project to boost security: Crown Prince

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier, minister of interior and chairman of the Supreme Haj Committee, expressed appreciation for the work done to complete a fiber optic cable network project for the Ministry of Interior. Work on the project has been completed in Riyadh city, the Holy...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:43 pm

‘Haj rituals proceeding according to plans’

A top official said all security and military units participating in the management of Haj were serving in accordance with security and preventive plans set up before the pilgrimage started. Gen. Osman bin Nasser Al-Muhrej, director general of public security and chairman of the Haj Security...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:39 pm

King Salman: Politicization of Haj ‘unacceptable’

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said Tuesday that the Kingdom rejects any attempt to play politics with Haj. Addressing dignitaries from Muslim countries at a reception at the royal court in Mina, the king said:  “The Kingdom utterly rejects any attempt to turn...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:00 pm

IEA: Saudi Arabia ousts US as biggest oil producer

Oil prices fell as much as 3 percent on Tuesday after both the world's consumers and producers revised forecasts that signaled the global crude glut persisting for much longer than previously expected. The International Energy Agency (IEA), which advises oil-consuming countries on their...

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