Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:38 am

Metropolitan Hotel Dubai: Building on its legacy

The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, one of city’s much-loved hotels since the late 1970’s, has reopened in a new location on Sheikh Zayed Road, after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus. Mohammad Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Al Habtoor Group welcomed members of the media on Monday ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:34 am

Children’s cancer hospital in Rabigh soon

A team of 15 businessmen and a doctor led by former Health Minister Dr. Hamad Al-Manie is making preparations to launch a specialized children’s cancer hospital in Jeddah. It will be established at King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, north of Jeddah, and is supported by Sanid charitable ...

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Government | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:33 am

Shoura Council approves law for distribution of dry gas

The Shoura Council on Monday approved a draft law for the distribution of dry gas and liquefied petroleum gas for the residential and commercial purposes. Yahya Al-Samaan, assistant president of the council, said that the council took the decision after listening to a report, prepared by the...

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Sports | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:33 am

“We Are Jewels”: First Female-Only Event at King Abdullah Sports City in Celebration of International Women’s Da

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Niche Arabia supported by the General Sports Authority, in partnership with Dar Al Hekma University, will host a full day of team-building activities, motivational talks, and female-oriented services in Jeddah’s multi-use stadium in King...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:31 am

Female Saudi horse trainer sees hope for women

The Kingdom’s advancement of women’s rights has given a female Saudi horse trainer hope that one day she might be able to realize her dream of starting her own business. Dana Al-Gosaibi, 35, dreams of opening her own stables to focus on “a more gentle” way of training...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:19 am

Wipro Positioned as a “Leader” in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for SAP® Application Services, EMEA

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has been positioned as a “Leader” in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for SAP® Application Services, EMEA. The report,...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:13 am

“Easy” to Become Official Smartphone Transportation Application in Amman

“Easy”, the #1 ride-hailing and transportation application in Jordan with over 8,500 enhanced taxi cabs, is now to work with Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to be an official taxi requesting application in Jordan; due to its achievements in the past three years and development...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:12 am

The Kingdom fights back against Cyber Crime

Cyber-Crime is not a new phenomenon, but it’s hitting the headlines as never before, with organization across GCC suffering high profile and damaging reaches. The growing frequency and sophistication of these cyber-threats have exposed the companies to new risks and devastating consequences...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:01 am

Ford Edge, the Region’s Most Nominated CUV, Scoops Another Recognition During Awards Season with wheels’ Crossover of the Year 2017 Title

At its annual awards ceremony in Dubai last night, wheels magazine bestowed the title of Crossover of the Year for 2017 on the new Ford Edge, adding another trophy to the impressive crossover utility vehicle’s cabinet. Edge has proved to be exceptionally popular in the Middle East since its...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:00 am

Audi again best car brand in Consumer Reports

The influential American Consumer Reports magazine has ranked Audi the “best car brand” in 2017 in an extensive survey. This is the second consecutive year that Audi has captured first place. Dietmar Voggenreiter, Board Member for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG: “2016 was a record ...

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