Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 2:14 pm

In Moscow, Saudi deputy crown prince strengthens ties with Russia

Russia and Saudi Arabia hailed their growing partnership in oil markets and dialogue on Syria on Tuesday. Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with President Vladimir Putin one week after the US President Donald Trump’s historic visit to Riyadh. Putin praised the deputy crown...

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Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 2:07 pm

King Salman gives iftar party for King of Jordan

 King Salman received King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday night, the Saudi Press Agency said. The report said King Salman gave an iftar (evening meal when Muslims break their daily Ramadan fast) party in honor of King Abdullah and his accompanying...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:56 pm

Two killed in Riyadh school shooting

Two teachers were killed in a shooting at Kingdom Schools in north Riyadh Wednesday morning, in an act that the school’s chairman described as “a case of a disgruntled employee.” The shooter, an Iraqi former Islamic studies teacher, was dismissed from the school four years ago...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 1 June, 2017 1:09 pm

Sadara Starts Up Region’s First PMDI Facility

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, today announced the production of commercial quantities of on-specification liquid Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (PMDI), the largest single train facility of its kind in the world. PMDI,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 June, 2017 11:27 am

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts makes key appointments to drive its ongoing success in MEA and Asia regions

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its management team in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia regions, with the appointment of Mr. Marc Descrozaille to the position of Vice President, Operations, MEA, and the promotion of Mr. Gerard Hotelier to the role of Vice President,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 June, 2017 5:54 am

Prince Turki Bin Saud, President, Kacst Global Platform’s Latest Digital Interview Highlights Aerospace Expansion

Saudi Arabia’s bid to enhance its position among innovation supporting states and employing it as one of the pillars of development is gathering momentum, with several major collaborative ventures helping to drive growth across a broad range of knowledge-led industries, Prince Turki bin Saud...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 June, 2017 4:56 am

Jumeirah Beach Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa inaugurates the holy month of Ramadan with a traditional ghabka for media and sponsors

Welcoming the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait’s idyllic resort, revived the old Kuwaiti tradition by hosting the distinguished members of the media, TV personalities and representatives of this year’s Diamond Sponsors for a special ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 June, 2017 4:29 am

Mall of the Emirates and City Centres host memorable family moments to mark Ramadan

Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping malls in Dubai: Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Deira, Mirdif, Me’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha are marking the holy month with a month-long schedule of family focused events and charitable activities that embrace the spirit of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 June, 2017 4:15 am

Cicero & Bernay launches ‘See & Be’

With the launch of its new ‘See & Be’ programme, Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B) has become the region’s first public relations consultancy to offer a full suite of strategic influencer communication services. ‘See & Be’ offers C&B’s...

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Government | Thursday 1 June, 2017 4:06 am

GAZT launches public consultation of Value Added Tax (VAT) draft law

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has launched a public consultation of the draft law governing Value Added Tax (VAT), which is being introduced in the Kingdom on the 1st of January 2018.   The launch of the consultation comes after the Gulf Cooperation...

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