Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 7:15 am

Saudia flies to the Maldives

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) on Wednesday flew to the Maldives, the first of its international destinations for the year 2016 which will also include Munchen, Ankara and Algeria. The Boeing B777-300ER landed at Male airport at 9 a.m. local time. Onboard was Saudia director general Saleh Bin...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 6:13 am

Emir of Eastern Province inaugurates Al-Ahsa Investment Forum 2016

Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud Bin Naif inaugurates the 4th Al-Ahsa Investment Forum 2016 here on Wednesday. This was in the presence of Prince Badr Bin Muhammad Bin Juluwi, governor of Al-Ahsa. The 2-day forum is being organized by Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 31 March, 2016 5:05 am

Several new hospitals opened in Jeddah

Several new hospitals were opened in Jeddah on Tuesday by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih. The new projects included the 500-bed King Abdullah Medical Complex, which would soon include sections for cardiac surgery, children, pregnant women and eye...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 5:04 am

SR25: Weekly ticket for Riyadh Metro

A weekly ticket for the much-awaited Riyadh Metro would cost around SR25, the Riyadh Development Authority has announced. Abdur Rahman Al-Shalan, the authority’s director of transport, said that metro was aimed at providing services to families and citizens, not workers, according to a...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:58 am

The all-new BMW 7 Series is the vehicle of choice for leading forums in the Kingdom

The all-new BMW 7 Series has reaffirmed its position as a dynamic, innovative and highly sought-after car by being selected as the vehicle of choice for several high profile events in the Kingdom this month (March).    In its role as Official Transporter, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:38 am

His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi inaugurates GITEX Shopper Spring 2016

Eager to snap up the unbeatable deals on the latest must-have gadgets, thousands of technophiles flocked to GITEX Shopper Spring, the region’s leading and highly anticipated consumer electronics event, on its opening day. Inaugurated by His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General,...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:11 am

Girl students showcase their talent, innovations in Riyadh

Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, emir of Riyadh, opened on Tuesday evening a competition titled “Aspirations of the King for the future of the nation” and an exhibition at King Saud University (KSU) campus in Riyadh. Girl students of universities from all parts of the Kingdom are participating ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 March, 2016 5:12 pm

Lebanese Nationals Largest Investors in Portugal Golden Visa Program

More and more frequently, the term second passport is coming up in conversations in coffee shops and amongst Lebanese nationals globally. Since the outbreak of conflict in Syria and the Middle East, the number of Lebanese passport holders seeking a second passport and European...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 March, 2016 5:07 pm

Eaton Brings Mobile Tech Days Roadshow to Kuwait

Power management company Eaton has brought its  Mobile Tech Days roadshow to Kuwait, with a series of events across the capital. Designed to demonstrate the diverse range of products, Eaton has a custom built experience centre which brings the company’s industry solutions to life in an...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 March, 2016 4:38 pm

Siemens awarded triple substation deal by Nakheel for Dubai’s Deira Islands development

Siemens has been awarded a contract by UAE master developer Nakheel PJSC for the turnkey construction of three electrical substations in Dubai. The substations are an essential component of Nakheel’s Deira Islands development, which will see the construction of four man-made islands off the...

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