Technology & IT | Thursday 14 September, 2017 12:00 pm

Al-Sawaha issues directives to remove block on online voice and video calls

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Sawaha has directed intensive efforts to remove the block on applications that have met regulatory requirements, and allow users to easily access them within a week, starting next Wednesday 29 Dul Heja 1438 H (20 September...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 September, 2017 10:54 am

Education Ministry seeks to improve quality of education in Saudi Arabia

The spokesman of the Ministry of Education, Moubarak Al-Asseimy, revealed that the ministry aims to raise the quality of education in the Kingdom’s schools, following a decree it issued during Hajj 2017 to grant rented schools a two-years extension before it closes them in case they do not...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2017 10:31 am

PTA clarifies requirements to register Saudi drivers for new taxi system

The requirements of the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to register Saudi nationals who want to provide taxi services through the new taxi smart-routing system will provide opportunities to a wider range of ages, starting from 18 to 60, a spokesman of the PTA said. The requirements aim to ensure...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 September, 2017 5:40 am

Ericsson's Rafiah Ibrahim named Female CEO of the year

CEO Middle East has awarded Ericsson’s Middle East & Africa President, Rafiah Ibrahim as Female CEO of the Year.  Ibrahim was recognised for her exceptional efforts with Ericsson over the last year and her contributions over the years to the ICT (Information Communication Technology) ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 September, 2017 5:40 am

Big Victory for SLC Chefs at Syrian Culinary Competition

The Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) chefs have been making waves locally and regionally for their excellence in the culinary arts. Their prowess was recognised yet again at the recently held 1st edition of the Syrian Culinary Competition hosted in collaboration between the Syrian Culinary Guild and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 September, 2017 5:30 am

The regional outbound travel spend to increase to US$110 billion by 2025

Emphasizing on the tremendous potential of the ME’s outbound travel market, The MICE Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress, the regions’ premier by invitation only business platform will bring the world under one roof for the 6th time around to Dubai on 27 – 28 February,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 September, 2017 5:30 am

Massive Investment Opportunities as Tilal Properties Announces 68% Increase in Gross Leasing Area at Tilal Mall

Tilal Properties, a leading Sharjah-based real estate developer and the first to develop freehold and leasehold properties in the emirate, has unveiled sweeping expansion plans for its flagship retail project ‘Tilal Mall’, as a part of its strategy to lead the emirate’s booming...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 September, 2017 5:16 am

TBHF Allocates USD 2 Million to Improve Healthcare Services and Living Conditions in Egypt

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) – a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation dedicated to helping people in need worldwide – is implementing three key initiatives in Egypt. The projects, which promote development across a number of sectors in the country’s capital as well as ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 September, 2017 3:29 am

Qudwa Global Survey Reveals Emotional Soft Skills are More Important Success Factors than Hard Skills for Teachers of the Future

800 leading educators from 68 countries will convene at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi next month to discuss transformational, behavioural and technology trends in education under a core theme of Teaching for Tomorrow. The two-day event is organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed ...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2017 3:08 am

Director of the Office of Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain Visits ADIHEX 2017

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Director of the Office of Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, graced the Tasleeh Group during his visit at the pavilions of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition last 12 September, 2017. During its first day, the Tasleeh ...

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