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Letting women drive in Saudi Arabia ‘does not conflict with Shariah,’ say senior scholars
Government | Thursday 28 September, 2017 12:00 pm
 The landmark decree allowing Saudi women to drive has received the seal of approval from the Council of Senior Scholars, the Kingdom’s highest religious body that advises King Salman on religious matters. “King Salman, granted by God the responsibility of protecting his people...
Decree allowing women to drive is ‘landmark in the history of Saudi women’
Government | Thursday 28 September, 2017 10:45 am
The Shoura Council has expressed its appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the issuance of the royal decree on traffic law provisions and its executive regulations, including the issuance of driving licenses to both males and females. Addressing the regular 54th...
Minister of Housing opens Restatex Cityscape Riyadh
Business & Money | Thursday 28 September, 2017 8:24 am
Restatex Cityscape Riyadh officially opened its doors today to throngs of visitors, following the inauguration by His Excellency Majed Al-Hugail, Minister of Housing in Saudi Arabia. The show, which runs until Saturday at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, has put the...
Samsung Electronics Rises to No. 6 in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2017
Technology & IT | Thursday 28 September, 2017 5:15 am
Samsung Electronics announced today that it has been ranked No.6 on Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2017” list with a brand value of $56.2 billion – one position up and a 9 percent increase from last year. As it has made continual strides as a global company, Samsung has ...
DAMAC Properties Scoops 5 Awards and two international nominations at the Africa and Arabia Property Awards 2017
Business & Money | Thursday 28 September, 2017 4:40 am
DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, collected five awards at the Arabian Property Awards held recently in Dubai, where it was recognised as a leader in the five categories for distinctive architecture and exceptional interior design. DAMAC also received two...
 Bab Al Qasr Hotel Hosts the UAE-Iraq Trade & Investment Forum
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2017 4:26 am
Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu Dhabi’s newest and most iconic address played host to the prestigious UAE-Iraq Trade & Investment Forum.   The event witnessed the creation of a joint business council that will work towards raising the level of economic, trade and investment cooperation...
UAE-based Children’s Book Artists Celebrate Their Love  for Stories, Imagination and Art with UAEBBY
Culture & Education | Thursday 28 September, 2017 4:20 am
The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), the national branch of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has concluded a workshop designed to develop the skills of children’s book illustrators and designers in the UAE.   Organised as part of the...
Oryx Hotel Brings Sensational Season Deals to Abu Dhabi
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2017 4:00 am
Make way for short holiday plans as Oryx Hotel sizzles the season with a refreshing, relaxing and sumptuous staycation deal for families and groups. Enjoy a vacation like no other within the comforts of Abu Dhabi with rates starting at AED 229*. Guests are invited to indulge in a tranquil stay...
The Art of Luxury Living Perfected at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 September, 2017 3:00 am
The Royal Villa at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus, designed to offer a luxuriantly unique experience has broken ground in the market with its extravagance. This vast, four-bedroom villa promises privacy in spades, plenty of living space and boasts a host of exclusive features that takes the...
Ladies, It’s Time for Some Sips & Dips
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 September, 2017 3:32 pm
With the summer blues slowly waning away, it’s that time of the year when we “Dubaians” make a comeback to the beach life. Rixos The Palm Dubai has just launched an irresistible incentive for all the ladies in town aptly labelled – Sips & Dips. For AED 99, enjoy...
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