Technology & IT | Friday 28 August, 2015 4:35 am

Samsung stays ahead while bringing the next, now to Saudi Arabia

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced today the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both devices represent Samsung’s commitment to the big screen smartphone market, which Samsung boldly pioneered in 2011 with the original Galaxy Note. An...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 August, 2015 4:13 am

Riyadh Metro: Colossal engines work overtime

Construction on the multibillion-riyal Riyadh Metro is well under way with several giant drilling machines working overtime to ensure that underground tunnels for the project are completed on schedule. The Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) conducted a tour of the operations for the media on ...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 August, 2015 3:57 am

Riyad Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi and Saudi Hollandi Bank sign on as Platinum Sponsors of 3rd Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit

 Riyad Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi and Saudi Hollandi Bank, three of the Middle East’s leading banks, have confirmed their presence as Platinum Sponsors of the prestigious 3rd Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2015 – the largest and most influential gathering of trade finance...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 August, 2015 3:54 am

Trade in your old smartphone and upgrade to the One

HTC’s innovative Buy Back promotion allows you to trade in any used smartphone, regardless of its make, and upgrade to the HTC One M9 and HTC One M9+ for a discount of AED300 or more. This unprecedented offer gives Android users the opportunity to own HTC’s latest flagship phone, for...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 August, 2015 3:51 am

Display Innovations from Philips Monitors at IFA 2015

MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, is raising the stakes in display performance and clarity at IFA 2015. Visitors who want a one-stop encounter with display innovations for professional and leisure applications should make the Philips stand in Hall...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 August, 2015 2:15 am

Highway stations must upgrade by Jan. 19

There has been a flurry of activity on the Kingdom’s highways as service companies race to meet the Jan. 19 deadline for the revamp of dilapidated gas stations. The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has previously handed out rehabilitation certificates for a period of three years to...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 August, 2015 1:42 am

GOIC and ARADO discuss the “liberalisation of global trade and commodities and access to markets”

The Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) affiliated with the League of Arab States and the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) are organising a series of workshops on developing skills to deal with WTO agreements and regulations. The first workshop...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 August, 2015 5:05 pm

‘Terrace Grill’ steakhouse offers “Flavors of Argentina” at Riyadh Marriott Hotel

Terrace Grill, the MENA Travel Award winner steakhouse, featuring finest quality of certified Angus beef steaks, succulent chops as well as a variety of delicious seafood, served by professional staff. Centrally located in the glorious lobby of Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Terrace Grill can...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 August, 2015 3:15 pm

SABIC DISTRIBUTES 60,000 SCHOOL BAGS IN KINGDOM THROUGH 128 CHARITIES

SABIC organized its annual “Back to School” program for the academic year 2015-2016, coinciding with the new school year, in association with the Ministry of Social Affairs and in cooperation with the SABIC Employees Charity Fund (BERR).   A ceremony to mark the successful...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 August, 2015 2:40 pm

THE LUXURY COLLECTION HOTELS & RESORTS DEBUTS
IN LEBANON WITH GRAND HILLS, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL & SPA

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the opening of Grand Hills, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, a sanctuary set amidst exquisite gardens in the picturesque mountain village of Broumana, Lebanon. Owned by Mouawad Village Broumana Sal., Grand Hills marks the entry ...

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