Business & Money | Sunday 22 October, 2017 3:39 am

Gulf Retail Sector scores 637.53 billion SAR and KSA holds 70%

The retail sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the immense industries across the GCC, where its value exceeded 637.53 billion SAR (170 Billion USD) and the kingdom held 70%. Worldwide, the industry grew at 11% where Saudi Arabia thrived at 10%. Various factors affect the...

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Government | Sunday 22 October, 2017 3:33 am

Baghdad trade fair strengthens Saudi-Iraqi economic ties

Saudi Arabia showcased its strong participation at the 44th Baghdad International Fair on Saturday. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Iraqi Trade Minister Salman Al-Jumaili were among prominent figures at the inauguration of the fair running from Oct. 21 to 30 in which 18 countries and ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 22 October, 2017 3:22 am

Sharjah International Book Fair Selects Muhammad Sabir Arab as ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’

Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has announced that Dr. Muhammad Sabir Arab, Egypt's Former Minister of Culture, will be its Cultural Personality of the Year. The selection of the Arab luminary for the 36th edition of the fair - which runs from November 1-11 at Expo Centre Sharjah - was...

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Healthcare | Sunday 22 October, 2017 3:14 am

Nakheel Chairman leads 450 staff on Palm Jumeirah walk for Dubai Fitness Challenge

Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah kicked off the company’s programme of events for Dubai Fitness Challenge by leading hundreds of employees on a 6km walk on Palm Jumeirah this morning.   Some 450 staff and their families turned out for the event, with the winner completing the...

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Government | Sunday 22 October, 2017 2:58 am

60 Saudi firms participate in Baghdad trade fair

Under the title “We liberated our land and with your cooperation we will build it,” Iraqi Trade Minister, Salman Al-Jumaili, launched the 44th Baghdad International Fair running from 21-30 October with Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid Al-Falih, attending. ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 22 October, 2017 12:11 am

Johnson’s Baby Cleans Up the Clutter for Millennial Mums at Exclusive Event

Johnson’s Baby cleaned up the clutter for millennial mums by hosting an exclusive event that focused on the delicacies of babies’ skin. The Baby Wipes Masterclass is a unique initiative that brought together mums from across the country to teach them about the intricacies and importance ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 October, 2017 4:38 am

Etihad Airways Partners with Alibaba’s Tmall and Alitrip

Etihad Airways and Alibaba’s Tmall and Alitrip will today debut a specially branded aircraft livery for the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2017. Five aircraft emblazoned with this special 11.11 exterior will depart from Abu Dhabi travelling to four destinations in Greater China - Beijing,...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 21 October, 2017 3:36 am

Canon strengthens business opportunities in Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with (eXtra)

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging and printing solutions, has signed United Electronics Company (eXtra), as a strategic partner for Canon Office Personal Products (OPP) in Saudi Arabia. With the help of a strong partner such as United Electronics Company (eXtra), Canon will deliver innovative, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 October, 2017 2:43 am

BBM Messenger and HotelsCombined Put Worldwide Accommodations at Users’ Fingertips

Creative Media Works, operating as BBM, has partnered with the world’s leading hotel price comparison site, HotelsCombined, to offer BBM users seamless search of all the best hotel booking sites to find the lowest possible rate on a hotel deal.   HotelsCombined sits as an icon...

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Healthcare | Saturday 21 October, 2017 1:35 am

RAK DED launch affordable health insurance to companies in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched an online health portal for the Emirate called Sehteq. Sehteq offers optional and affordable health insurance coverage for companies licensed by DED. Sehteq is a state-of-the-art health care platform that combines...

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