Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:55 pm

Dubai WoodShow 2016 to showcase exquisite wood and woodworking material

 Organisers of the 11th edition of Dubai WoodShow 2016, the largest trade fair for wood products in the Middle East which will take place from 4 – 6 April 2016, has revealed the UAE imported approximately 412,400 m³ of softwood lumber from main European and North American...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:50 pm

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Desalination “Crucial” to Achieving Water Sustainability in the GCC

GCC utility providers and businesses must invest in energy efficient water desalination to reduce the carbon footprint and hefty expenses associated with increased power consumption, urge experts.   Driven by the launch of the Global Clean Water Alliance, which was announced by Abu...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:19 pm

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Top Safety Designations to Key Nissan Models for 2016

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized four Nissan vehicles with Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) or Top Safety Pick (TSP) designations for 2016. These latest announcements underscore Nissan’s commitment to continuous improvement to passenger safety across its entire...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:02 pm

ARTAR Real Estate Development Launches Mada Residences

ARTAR Real Estate Development has announced the launch of Mada Residences, a premium lifestyle development located in Downtown Dubai. The luxury residential project is the first in the UAE from ARTAR, the property development arm of Abdul Rahman Saad Al-Rashid & Sons Co, a group with over 50...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 11:00 am

Red Sea Mall and Etaam Launch Food Perverseness Campaign

In a leading initiative towards community service that is derived from the profound belief to endorse social responsibility, especially by top corporate, Red Sea Mall management has signed a corporation agreement with "Etaam" for food saving awareness. The philanthropy organization...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 10:53 am

Honeywell launches new Gas Safety Control Systems to optimise industrial safety, productivity among ME industries

Representing the next evolution in industrial safety, Honeywell’s(NYSE:HON) recently launched its new generation of gas control systems - Touchpoint Pro and Touchpoint Plus that deliver increased flexibility, cost savings and greater data intelligence to wide range of...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:19 am

Saudi stocks gain as banks rise

Middle East stock markets were mixed in quiet trade on Sunday with Dubai falling as Emaar Properties was sold after a fire at one of its luxury hotels. The Saudi and Egyptian markets gained, supported by large-cap bank stocks. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index gained 0.6 percent in...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:17 am

Energy reforms to hit Maaden’s 2016 profit by SR120m

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) said that changes to energy and gas feedstock prices announced by the government last week would reduce its profit in 2016 by around SR120 million($32 million). The company said in the bourse filing that it would continue implementing its strategy to boost...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:14 am

KKIA reports high growth

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) disclosed on Sunday that more than 22 million passengers arrived in the airport in 2015, indicating a high growth rate in the total number of passengers. The announcement came as the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) prepared to announce new,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:12 am

KACST allocates SR263.2m for 147 research projects

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Chairman Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud said here that the city has allocated SR263 .2 million for 147 research projects within the Kingdom. ADVERTISING   The chairman made this announcement when he presided at the...

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