Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 12:27 pm

FAIRMONT THE PALM APPOINTS SUE WHEATLEY AS DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

Mark Sawkins, General Manager, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Wheatley to the role of Director of Sales & Marketing, effective 1 June 2016.   Wheatley joins the resort from FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) where she was executive director in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 9:46 am

Winners of the “Big Mac Walk” headed to Barcelona to meet the Spanish Football Star Neymar Jr.

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants have logged into MacDonald’s website to showcase their personal and unique style in featuring the “Big Mac Walk”, hopefully aspiring to win the most exciting football adventure. Two participants from Saudi Arabia, specifically from Jeddah,...

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Government | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 9:39 am

Over 18,000 electric carts for pilgrims

There will be more than 18,000 carts available for pilgrims who have difficulty in movement at the Grand Mosque to perform their Islamic duties during the holy month of Ramadan. The number includes free carts, wagons, electric cars as well as special vehicles managed by 106 government officials...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:49 am

Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab Iris

Samsung recently announced the launch of Galaxy Tab Iris featuring iris-recognition technology that is ready for Aadhar authentication through an integrated and highly secure biometric device. The Galaxy Tab Iris will provide cashless and paperless services in various applications such as banking,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:43 am

‘AYKON City’ Launches First Residential Units Overlooking Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Canal

DAMAC Properties today announced the launch of the much-awaited residential tower within the AYKON City project. The 60-storey tower will house the luxury apartment units and be part of the AYKON City development to be centrally located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai’s Golden Quadrant,...

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Government | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:38 am

Focus on jobs at heart of Kingdom’s reforms

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday took first step toward a revitalized and rejuvenated path to progress and prosperity by unveiling plans to more than triple its non-oil revenue by 2020 while cutting state handouts. This is a broad bid to reshape the Kingdom’s economy amid falling energy prices. The ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:34 am

Nissan appoints Simon Frith as new Managing Director for Saudi Arabia

Nissan has announced that Simon Frith has been appointed to be the new Managing Director of Nissan Saudi Arabia Co., Ltd., effective June 1. Frith’s appointment will accelerate strategic decision making to further develop Nissan’s business operations in the Kingdom. He will be based in...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 5:41 am

AGM Infiniti launches Ramadan offers

As part of its ongoing efforts to lure customers with great deals during the Holy month of Ramadan, Ghassan A.H. Al Sulaiman Trading Est. “Al Ghassan Motors”, the authorized dealer for Infiniti vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, teamed up with local banks to provide its Infiniti...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 4:46 am

Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition opens

Visitors are welcome to visit the Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition in the holy city of Makkah on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of Ramadan. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Dakhil, the exhibition director, told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that said the exhibition area has been expanded...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 4:44 am

King Saud University Partners with STME to Stop Viruses and Malicious Files

STME, the Middle East’s leading IT solutions provider and systems integrator (SI), has provided a comprehensive solution to King Saud University’s (KSU) security requirements. KSU’s phenomenal growth in the recent past has also resulted in vulnerabilities in its security...

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