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Over 6m students head to schools as classes kick off in Saudi Arabia
Culture & Education | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:16 pm
The new academic year 2017-18 kicked off on Sunday with more than 6 million students in different levels of public education attending the first day of classes all over the Kingdom. More than half-a-million teachers were on hand to welcome the students and ensure an orderly educational...
Move to get private sector on board for Jeddah transport projects
Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:14 pm
 A consulting company is being appointed to study private sector involvement in three public transport projects in the Jeddah area. King Salman approved the contract, which will be formed with the public transport operator. It centers on three projects: The Jeddah Corniche Tram, a sea taxi...
NMC Healthcare wins ‘Brand of the Year 2017’ by Superbrands
Healthcare | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:13 pm
Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced that ‘NMC Healthcare’ has won the coveted 'Brand of the Year' award at the 13th annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City. Sixty-four leading...
Jordanian Theme Nights followed by Saudi National Day Celebration at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 September, 2017 11:36 am
Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has launched the Jordanian Theme Nights where they have Chef Hamza Barakat from Jordan, from 17 to 22 September 2017, to provide fine dining lovers the ultimate experience that inspired by history and authenticity of Jordan. The event is celebrating and introducing...
CEO of MAG Property Development named ‘Young CEO of the Year’ at CEO Middle East Awards 2017
Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 5:20 am
CEO of MAG Property Development (MAG PD) Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah has been awarded the coveted ‘Young CEO of the Year’ title at the CEO Middle East Awards 2017, which recognises top CEOs that have delivered outstanding results and made a vital contribution to the vibrancy of business...
Dubai Tourism Launches ‘dubai Expert’ Training Programme in 12 Languages & 40 Countries
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:35 am
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has launched its “Dubai Expert” online training initiative for travel agents in 12 languages and 40 countries, taking this innovative game to a wider travel trade audience internationally, as part of efforts to...
Sadara achieves full commercial operations of its chemical complex
Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:20 am
Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, announces the commercial start-up of its toluene di isocyanate (TDI) facility.  The production of commercial quantities of TDI marks the full commercial operation of all facilities in the Sadara...
Rise and shine with the Little Gladiators early workout programme
Healthcare | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:05 am
Little Gladiators Dubai, the world’s first gym dedicated to the health and fitness of kids, has introduced a schedule of morning classes  so children with special needs, as well as those who are home schooled, can enjoy a morning P.E. lesson.   Located at Golden Mile Galleria...
Nissan Sponsors the 13th Buraidah Dates Festival
Cars & Autos | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:00 am
Nissan has concluded its participation and sponsorship of the 13th annual Buraidah Dates Festival that was held in the Qassim Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The festival, which is the largest date festival on a global scale under the sponsorship of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal Bin ...
30 Senior Economists Will Take Stage at Sharjah FDI Forum 2017
Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 3:28 am
Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 - the prestigious investment conference held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah - has announced that more than 30 senior economists from the public and private sectors will participate...
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