Government | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 10:16 am

Over 95,000 people turned away for lacking Hajj permits

The Hajj Security Forces, which are assigned to regulate the entry of pilgrims into Makkah and the holy sites, have turned away more than 95,000 people for failing to carry authorized Hajj permits. The commander of the Hajj Security Forces, Gen. Khalid Al-Harbi, said 95,400 people who tried to...

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Government | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 10:14 am

Saudi-Iraqi border crossing to reopen after 27 years

Al-Jadidah Arar border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which has been closed for some 27 years, will soon reopen for trade following bilateral rapprochement, according to the Saudi Makkah Daily. Iraqi pilgrims continued to use the crossing during the years of closure, while Saudi Arabia...

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Government | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 10:12 am

Saudi Arabia repatriates 1,392 domestic workers

 The Ministry of Labor and Social Development yesterday revealed that 1,392 domestic workers left the female workers’ shelter (guest house) and departed to their home countries during the Hijri month of Shawal. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to repatriate all other domestic workers ...

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Government | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 10:10 am

Saudi Arabia to launch joint trade council with Iraq

 The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, decided on Monday to set up the General Authority for Military Industries, which enjoys legal status as well as financial and administrative independence. The agency aims to regulate the military industry in the Kingdom, develop ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 10:00 am

The status of stroke care during Hajj

Each year, millions of Muslims take part in Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The Ministry of Health (MOH) in KSA, in association with the Ministry of Hajj, works to cater for the health issues related to all pilgrims during the Hajj season. Every year, 15 million people worldwide...

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Sports | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 9:04 am

RUNNING UP THE METER: LEISURE SHOW DUBAI SET TO EXPLORE GREENER FIT-TECH – STARTING WITH TREADMILLS THAT POWER THE HOME

How would you feel if you could power your home by foot? As harebrained and exhausting as that may sound, it could very well soon be your far-from-arduous reality. The Leisure Show, the UAE’s leading annual celebration of all things sports and fitness, has gathered its greenest pool of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 6:34 am

New Vans Unveiled at The Laundry Clubs

The Laundry Clubs proves to be the city’s premier laundry solutions provider with the launch of its new branded vans, catering to laundry pickup and delivery anywhere, anytime in Abu Dhabi.   The Laundry Clubs combines convenience and luxury with its well-tailored services that...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 6:31 am

Sharjah calls on entrepreneurs to participate in flagship Sheraa Accelerator program

Sharjah has taken its flagship Sheraa Accelerator program to the international stage by inviting  entrepreneurs from within the UAE, and across the globe, to apply for its second cycle. The invitation goes out to innovative, early-stage ventures that wish to use Sharjah as a launchpad to grow...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 4:59 am

Dubai Culture Hosted Customer Service Excellence Course

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, hosted a customer service excellence course in cooperation with one of the leading agencies in this field. The course ran from 16th July until 3rd August, supporting the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 August, 2017 4:10 am

Oman Air Sponsors Students Attending Global Science Forum

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, in collaboration with Oman’s Scientific Research Council has sponsored the participation of six talented Omani students in the London International Forum of Young Scientists 2017. The airline – which is dedicated to supporting...

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