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Debt May be Defining Issue for Saudi Arabian Economy, say Experts
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 9:30 am
Managing debt is emerging as a new issue for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on both a national level and for the Kingdom’s enterprises and businesses, according to senior banking leaders set to attend the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference in May.    Historically, one of the key...
EXCLUSIVE SUMMER FAMILY OFFER AT FAIRMONT THE PALM
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 March, 2016 9:28 am
The award-winning family resort, Fairmont The Palm invites all holiday enthusiasts to plan ahead their family holiday and enjoy a luxurious stay, big savings and lots of benefits with attractive rates when booking a room for stays between 8 June and 31 August 2016. Located on the Palm Jumeirah,...
KidzMondo Doha joins Qatar International 
Food Festival’s exciting lineup
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 March, 2016 8:50 am
With the aim of playing an active role in cultural and entertainment events around the country, as well as supporting Qatar’s tourism diversification strategy, KidzMondo Doha is participating in the 7th annual Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), currently being held at the Museum of...
Global giants to enter Saudi retail sector
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:53 am
Several leading multinational companies have come forward to enter the Kingdom’s retail sector, according to Abdullatif Al-Othman, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). “An expert committee, comprising representatives of the ministries of labor, and commerce ...
Al Meera Signs Agreement with Two Contractors to Build Six New Convenience Stores
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:47 am
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) is pleased to announce that it has just signed an agreement with Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading and Al Muftah Contracting Company, to build six new stores out of the 14 planned for the coming period with total contract value of QR 238,730,146, as...
KFUPM’s research, training exemplary
Culture & Education | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:40 am
Members of the advisory board of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) held a two-day meeting here ending Tuesday on developing research, improving academic outcomes and building entrepreneurial thinking. The 19th meeting of the board, consisting of leading local and...
Qassim honors region’s top self-made men and women
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:30 am
The Qassim province has honored top 25 self-made young men and women who will shape the future of the province during an exclusive ceremony held at Movenpick Hotel here. The 9th Youth Forum under the theme “Our Young Our Future” kicked off on Tuesday under the aegis of Emir of Qassim ...
 Sharjah Food Festival Whets Appetites with its Return to Al Qasba
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:12 am
Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier family and leisure destination, is welcoming the return of the Sharjah Food Festival, which takes place this year from March 31-April 9 under the slogan “Many Flavours, One Festival”. The home of the first ever Sharjah Food Festival, Al Qasba will host...
Royal reception for winners of the 38th annual King Faisal International Prize
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:44 am
Spanning the fields of science, literature and Islamic thought, the eight recipients of this year’s King Faisal International Prize – the most prestigious award in the Islamic world – were presented to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud tonight at a VIP ceremony in...
L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowship APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:38 am
L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Fellowships is seeking worthy candidates for this year’s program. The yearly initiative is in partnership with Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates and under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi,...
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