Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:50 am

GFOTU honors L&T for its support

On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU) honored Larsen and Toubro Electromech (L&T Electromech) for the mutual respect and support extended to the trade union process. The ceremony that took place under the patronage of His...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:31 am

Al Khozama Management Company awards Salini Impregilo SAR 1.1 Billion Al Faisaliah District Redevelopment Contract

Al Khozama Management Company announces the appointment of Salini Impregilo - one of the largest global contractors - in the landmark SAR 1.1 Billion Al Faisaliah District renovation contract to upgrade Al Khozama’s retail, hospitality and commercial assets commencing with the renewal of the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:30 am

4 million diabetics in KSA by 2030

The number of diabetes patients in the Kingdom is expected to exceed 4 million by 2030, experts said, adding that the disease has affected about 25 percent of the country’s population. The percentage of diabetes cases among people aged over 50 has reached more than 50 percent, they said...

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Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh to host three summits during Trump visit

Three key summits will be held during the historic visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom, according to well-informed sources. Saudi and US officials held preparatory meetings last Monday and Tuesday to give final touches to the visit, US officials have said. Riyadh will host the...

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Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:18 am

Saudi Arabia, Belarus agree to exchange judiciary experiences

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Belarus have recently signed a deal to exchange information and experiences on judiciary issues. Mansour Al-Qufari, Saudi ministry undersecretary for International Cooperation and Legislation, and Sergei Zadiranand, first deputy justice minister,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:17 am

58% of Effat graduates land jobs

The president of Effat University has said 58 percent of the university’s graduates are employed in various jobs in the Kingdom or abroad. Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail was speaking at a graduation ceremony at the university on Thursday. “The number of our graduates has reached 1,300...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:12 am

QNB Group inaugurates its Riyadh branch in Saudi Arabia

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has inaugurated its branch in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Senior bank officials and distinguished representatives from the banking and business sectors attended an inauguration ceremony held under the patronage...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 8:08 am

Dubai Investments records net profit of AED 289 million in Q1 2017

Dubai Investments records net profit of AED 289 million in Q1 2017   Dubai, May 7, 2017: Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments conglomerate listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced net profit of AED 289 million in the first quarter of 2017,...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 6 May, 2017 11:08 am

AUS students’ technical prowess wins honors at EmiratesSkills National Competition 2017

American University of Sharjah (AUS) students displayed their technical skills by winning gold and bronze medals at the EmiratesSkills National Competition 2017 held recently in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). EmirateSkills, a part of WorldSkills, is an organization...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 May, 2017 11:05 am

Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.

  Middle East Airlines (ME) and Turkish Airlines (TK) signed today a codeshare agreement. The agreement will be effective as of May 15th, covering routes between Turkey and Lebanon, and expanding the travel opportunities for the passengers of both airlines. The signing ceremony took...

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