Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:29 pm

Novus Aviation Capital expands portfolio with acquisition of three Boeing 737-900ER aircraft

Novus Aviation Capital (“Novus”), a leading global aircraft leasing platform based in Dubai, has announced the acquisition of three Boeing 737-900ER aircraft from PT Lion Mentari Airlines (“Lion Air”), which have been placed on long operating leases with the...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:28 pm

New International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses unveiled

 A new international forum that will bring together the official and national operations based around the world that facilitate and promote the retraining of racehorses has been formally unveiled at the ‘Lifetime Care for Thoroughbreds: Godolphin Forum’ in Newmarket, United...

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Culture & Education | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:26 pm

CNN Freedom Project to reach more audiences through CNN Arabic

The CNN Freedom Project - CNN’s long-running editorial initiative dedicated to ending modern day slavery - will reach new audiences by launching on CNN Arabic.   With a remit to enact change, educate and advocate against human trafficking, CNN Freedom Project on CNN Arabic will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:23 pm

Etihad Airways Medical Centre Collaborates With Fatima College to Sponsor Emirati Nurses

Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC), the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) of The Institute of Applied Technology, have announced a new partnership to support the training and continued development of Emirati nurses in Abu...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:19 pm

LG Breaks Another Guinness World Records™ Title This Time With Lightbulbs

One way to demonstrate greatness is setting a Guinness World Records title. No one does this better than LG Electronics.   LG achieved another Guinness World Records title for largest image created using only lightbulbs to demonstrate the exceptional energy efficiency of its Centum...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:09 pm

Ericsson and KDDI partner to deliver Internet of Things connectivity to enterprises

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces a partnership with KDDI, a leading Japanese operator, to deploy Ericsson Device Connection Platform (DCP). The partnership will provide enhanced connectivity services to KDDI’s enterprise customers and support the deployment of IoT solutions on a global ...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 8:00 am

SR1.2 million development projects for Jubail signed

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu signed 24 contracts with 16 investors to set up commercial centers, hotels, residential buildings, medical clinics, gas stations and leisure services in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair with a total value of more than SR1,262 million. An agreement to this effect...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 7:46 am

Pilgrims’ buses to be electronically monitored

Buses transporting pilgrims will be constantly monitored electronically this Haj season, according to acting secretary general of the General Syndicate of Cars Osama Samkari. An agreement to this effect was signed between the General Syndicate of Cars and Wadi Company for Technology of Umm...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 August, 2016 7:40 am

Families give enthusiastic welcome to Snow City

The Snow City in Riyadh has received an enthusiastic all-round support, especially from families and commentators, as it promises to be a new attraction. With the capital’s temperatures fluctuating around 45 Celsius, it is difficult to imagine people wearing ski jackets, but they will be...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 7:00 am

Petrochemical shares drag Tadawul lower

Stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday, weighed down by weak oil prices and lacklustre second-quarter corporate results over the last few weeks, while Egypt’s main index pulled back on profit-taking after a strong run. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index declined 0.5 percent to a...

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