Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 7:20 am

SCTNH makes quantum leap in tourism, heritage projects

This year witnessed many achievements in the tourism and national heritage sector after the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) moved to the actual implementation of its projects.  Important achievements include the approval of 13 initiatives which were given the go...

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Government | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 7:11 am

Ministers’ pay cut by 20%

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reduced on Monday the salaries and benefits of senior government officials. The royal decree announced by SPA on Monday orders a 20 percent reduction in the salaries of ministers or those who are of their rank. The decree also includes a 15 percent...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 6:21 am

World’s most lifelike picture comes to life with Samsung’s 2016 SUHD line up

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in Saudi Arabia, launched its new 2016 SUHD TVs with its revolutionary Quantum dot technology, bringing life to the screen delivering picture quality that’s so lifelike, subtle hues in bright sunlight to the hidden details in the night will all be clearly...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 5:55 am

The 2nd Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 Kicks off Tomorrow

Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the second edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum is set to raise the curtains for its 2nd edition tomorrow. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 4:36 am

Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept: the ultimate all-terrain rescue pick-up with portable EV battery power

Nissan has unveiled an all-new vehicle at the 2016 Hannover Motor Show. The Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept is a durable and tough all-terrain pick-up, designed to operate as a life-saving rescue platform in some of the world’s most harsh and extreme environments.   Based on a Double ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 2:23 am

Saudi Aramco and the GCC Board Directors Institute to host 4th Chairman Summit in Riyadh

With lingering low oil prices creating uncertainty in GCC economies, Saudi Aramco and the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) are bringing together high profile chairmen from across the GCC and expert panellists to exchange views on the current issues facing leadership and best practice under the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 2:04 am

Maldives to Welcome First InterContinental® Resort

 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (“HPL”) to open a new InterContinental® resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives. The 83-room...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 12:40 am

Study shows educators in MENA struggle to implement technology in the classroom

97% of educators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) feel that technology plays a big role in transforming education systems. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Microsoft, which polled educators from primary, through to secondary and tertiary institutions, as well as academic...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 4:05 pm

Sipchem Wins a Prestigious IR Award

Saudi International Petroleum Company “Sipchem” was awarded the Most Improved IR Corporate Large Cap at the 2016 Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Conference.   "Sipchem" achieved this award after gaining the majority of financial analysts and fund...

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Technology & IT | Monday 26 September, 2016 3:57 pm

Unveiling “Mobily Protect” Program for Smartphones

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) launched “Mobily Protect” a special program for Mobily smartphones, enabling subscribers to repair or replace their smartphones for any accidental damage.   “Mobily Protect” program is a unique service provided for the postpaid subscribers to ...

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