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Saudi Aramco signs deal to build employee homes
Business & Money | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:24 am
Saudi Aramco has signed a second contract to build homes for its employees, the state-owned oil company said in its weekly magazine The Arabian Sun. The contract to build 791 homes is part of plans to build more than 8,000 homes in total, as well as schools and community facilities. The new...
Al-Ahsa’s Land of Civilizations project nears completion
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:20 am
Preparations are under way for the completion of the “Land of Civilizations” project at Al-Qara Mountain in the east of Al-Ahsa oasis. It is expected to open within the next two months. Abdul Latif Al-Afaleq, chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and...
Hayya Jeddah festival begins today
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:19 am
The fourth edition of Hayya Jeddah is ready to launch from Jan. 7 till Feb. 7.  Jeddah will witness the largest festival for children, entertainment and games under the patronage of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, who is also chairman of the Tourism Promotion Council. The Jeddah...
Sony Unveils its Latest Products at CES 2016
Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:08 am
Sony Corporation will unveil its new lineup of products slated for release in 2016, at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held from Wednesday, January 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.   At the Sony press conference held on Tuesday, January 5 (local time), Sony Corporation...
Deloitte: Tax reform in the GCC approaching
Business & Money | Thursday 7 January, 2016 2:45 am
Tax reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is a matter of when, not if, and Saudi Arabia is not immune. The Kingdom, one of the leading economies in the region, and a member of the G20, is committed to the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative and Organization for Economic ...
Huawei Globally Launches the Mate 8 Smartphone at CES 2016
Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 1:52 am
Today at CES 2016, the Huawei Consumer Business Group globally launched the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, a productivity-driven device with significantly enhanced power, efficiency and battery life. The Mate 8 continues Huawei’s track record of delivering high-end devices that reflect global...
SWIFT announces 10% rebate on 2015 messaging
Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:22 pm
SWIFT announces a 10 percent rebate on 2015 messaging fees, returning approximately EUR32 million to SWIFT users around the world. The rebate will be paid in March 2016. “This year’s rebate is a reflection of SWIFT’s continued commitment to the global banking community,”...
Morocco’s iconic Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort unveils Spring offer for GCC tourists
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:15 pm
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, the leading five-star tourism destination in North Africa, has rolled out a new tempting offer that marks the beginning of the new year and the beautiful spring period.    Distinguished by a combination of top-class accommodation and an extensive...
Huawei Highlights Key Industry Partnerships in Premium Consumer Devices at CES 2016
Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:07 pm
As part of its announcements at CES 2016, the Huawei Consumer Business Group shared the details of a slate of partnerships that will create a new consumer ecosystem in mobile, bringing together the best in technology, payment, sound and fashion in its newly launched consumer electronic devices. At...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM Now Available in GCC Through Julphar
Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:05 pm
The revolutionary real-time continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM), DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM is now available in UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Oman and will soon be available in Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon. With this unique technology, diabetic patients can easily and...
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