Cars & Autos | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:23 am

Audi mission to the moon: Audi Lunar quattro tests in Qatar

The Audi Lunar quattro moon rover has recently been tested in the Qatari desert as part of the preparations for its mission to travel to the moon and win the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition in 2017. The team of German engineers and Part-Time Scientists leading the challenge are supported by Audi...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:16 am

ASIMCO unveils global marketing plan; to reinforce brand in Africa from Kenya hub

ASIMCO, one of the leading players in brake products in the global automotive aftermarket being distributed regionally by Al-Muqarram Auto Spare Parts Trading [A-MAP], has announced an aggressive global marketing plan to reinforce its market reach across the world.   The marketing...

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Government | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:09 am

No entry into Makkah without Haj permits

The Haj Security Forces Command, represented by Road Security Forces Command, have started carrying out arrangements on use of vehicles in Makkah Province and the holy sites. They have also begun preventing people without Haj permits from entering Makkah. Such violators are turned away, apart from...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:06 am

‘King Salman’s Center for relief mission is noble’

Bogdanov, meanwhile, described the mission of King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works Center, in support of those who are in need of assistance in all parts of the world, as noble and honest. He said, “We appreciate very highly this activity as it is a very significant...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:03 am

Free medical aid ensured for workers of affected firms

Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani and Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah have decided to extend medical facilities to workers at Saudi Oger and Binladen free of charge in the government hospitals, a local publication reported. This is in response to Custodian of the Two...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 August, 2016 7:37 am

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski appoints new GM and EAM

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh has announced the appointments of Juan Uribe as General Manager, and and Patrick Butscher as Executive Assistant Manager.  Bringing over 30 years' hospitality experience to the new role, Juan Uribe joins Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski from his most recent...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 7:35 am

Saudi Arabia ‘is going through remarkable economic transition’

Abdul Latif Jameel was named the newest Innovation Member of the New Cities Foundation, a global non-profit organization that aims to shape a better urban future for all.  Abdul Latif Jameel thus joins other global corporate and institutional members of NCF such as Cisco, Toyota Mobility...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 August, 2016 6:55 am

Mövenpick Hotel Jeddah unveils campaign to support education

To mark the United Nations International Day of Charity on Sept. 5, 2016, Mövenpick Hotel Jeddah is inviting the public to make a charity donation to support education. ‘A Kilo of Kindness for a treat of ice cream’ is a campaign by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts that...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 22 August, 2016 3:45 am

The MEGANE family is extended with the arrival of a new four-door version, all new MEGANE Sedan

After the reveal of new MEGANE in 2015 and new MEGANE Estate in March 2016, All new MEGANE Sedan is the latest model in the MEGANE family. The new four-door sedan is part of the renewal of the Renault range. Its dynamic and prestigious styling is reflected in sculpted surfaces, well-balanced...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 August, 2016 4:03 pm

The Yield Search focused on Emerging Markets

The post-Brexit world in Europe does not appear to be as bad as some commentators had forecast.  Recent data releases from Europe have shown some firming up in the eurozone and UK economies. The eurozone July composite industrial confidence data rose slightly in July and is expected to...

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