Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:10 am

Long-awaited concert music to Saudi ears

Legendary Arab singer Rashed Al-Majed gave his fans three encores in the Saudi capital Thursday night. Why not? They had waited about three decades for such a show. Al-Majed opened for Mohammed Abdu as part of what one music lover called a “paradigm shift” in the conservative Islamic...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:08 am

Saudi envoy: Kingdom guarantees rights of people with disabilities

Saudi Arabia takes care of persons with disabilities, following the principles and provisions of Shariah, which enjoins protecting these people, as manifested in the many legislative and non-legislative measures, said Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Wasil, Saudi ambassador-designate to the EU in Geneva...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:05 am

Chinese business leaders expected to be briefed on bright prospects in Saudi mining sector during king’s visit

Top industry leaders expect that Chinese investors will be briefed on the prospects of the local mining industry during the upcoming visit of King Salman to China. Abdullah Al-Meleihi, board member of the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI), stressed the importance of...

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Sports | Saturday 11 March, 2017 7:31 am

O3b Networks Delivers Fiber-like Connectivity to Africa Cup of Nations Matches in Gabon in Record Time

 O3b Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, today announced the company’s high performance satellite-enabled network transformed the match-day experience for tens of thousands of football fans during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations. The O3b service was deployed in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 7:00 am

First-ever ‘party of four’ seating configuration plus first-ever double bed available in Business Class

Qatar Airways today hosted a packed press conference to unveil its highly anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience to the world’s media and travel trade leaders. Ushering in a never-before-seen standard in Business Class travel, the customisable private suites, named...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 March, 2017 6:46 am

Are you a Saudi Raver, Nile River Rocker, Jumeirah G or Beirut Beacon?

Whether you’re a Fanatic, an Enthusiast, a Casual or simply an Indifferent, a ground breaking insights report from Sony Music Entertainment Middle East has identified the music consumption habits of the Middle East consumer in a first for the region. The year-long research study will offer...

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Business & Money | Friday 10 March, 2017 2:01 pm

ENOC Group expands its retail service stations network in Saudi Arabia to 14 by 2017

Emirates National Oil Company "ENOC" revealed its ambitious expansion plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by opening the sixth service station in Saudi Arabia with the aim to reach up to 14 stations in 2017. The new service station operating 24 hours in Dammam is located on King...

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Culture & Education | Friday 10 March, 2017 12:00 pm

Qatar University Accounting Program Earns Endorsement by IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)

Qatar University is proud to announce that the school's accounting program has earned endorsement by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. IMA's Endorsement ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 10 March, 2017 11:00 am

Energy Amid Saving, Welfare and the Environmental Impact

It goes without saying that electricity is now an imperative aspect of our modern day lives. Not only is it the primary driver of our daily interactions, but also far more than a mere luxury as perceived in the past days. One is unable to distract their attention away from the fact that energy is...

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Healthcare | Friday 10 March, 2017 10:00 am

Easy commits to Children's Association for the Disabled

Easy and the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA) have achieved yet another milestone by partnering together to help Disabled children through a large fleet of Easy vehicles in the Kingdom. This gives all Easy passengers the chance to be a part of this great initiative The move comes with...

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