Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 7:20 am

Hilton Puts the World on Sale with Largest Global Sale Ever

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today one of the richest deals in their nearly 100-year history, the Hilton World Sale. Running May 13 – September 6, 2016, the Hilton World Sale offers Hilton HHonors members great value with up to 30 percent off at participating hotels within the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 7:10 am

‘’Legal Team of the Year Award’’ won by The First Investor at the 5th Annual Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards

The legal team at The First Investor, the investment banking arm of Barwa Bank Group, was awarded the title “Legal Team of the Year’’ at the Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016, in recognition to its innovative investment legal structuring in the field of Islamic Finance and ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 6:23 am

Saudi Electricity starts up Jeddah South power plant

Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) has started up part of its new 2,640 megawatt (MW) Jeddah South power plant and linked it to the grid, the company said on Tuesday. The project will help meet growing electricity demand from the western region particularly for infrastructure projects in the holy cities ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 5:52 am

SWCC, NWC to work jointly to help meet summer demand

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ibrahim, governor of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and CEO of National Water Company (NWC), said both water production and distribution sectors are ready to meet the summer demand. SWCC and NWC have applied several joint plans and programs to increase the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 5:51 am

Samsung’s New TMF Refrigerator launched in the Saudi market

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., launched today its new Samsung top-mounted freezer (TMF) refrigerator, the RT7000, in Saudi Arabia. Designed to enhance modern living and deliver a more comfortable home, Samsung is the first manufacturer to bring its unique Twin Cooling PlusTM technology to the TMF...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 4:36 am

Qatar First Bank Praises Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision and Sets the Ground for a Presence in the Kingdom

Qatar First Bank L.L.C. (QFB), a leading Shari’ah-compliant bank based in Qatar offering investment opportunities and innovative financial solutions with local, regional and international reach, welcomed the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision announced by Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 4:32 am

Sony Mobile launches new Xperia XA Ultra

Sony Mobile Communications today announced a new addition to the revamped Xperia X series with the stylish selfie-cam masterpiece, Xperia XA Ultra. Its large 6” screen, 16MP front camera, low-light sensor, up to two days battery life* and stylish thin design with a borderless screen makes it...

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Government | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 3:43 am

Crown Prince to open Haj research meet

Under the sponsorship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, interior minister and chairman of the Supreme Haj Committee, will open the 16th annual Haj research meeting to discuss the best means of providing the guests of God with consummate services that...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 3:18 am

Lenovo to Host Second Annual Tech World with Industry Tech Giants

 Lenovo today announced that #LenovoTechWorld, the company’s strategic technology conference, comes to San Francisco on June 9, 2016. The second annual conference brings together some of the industry’s top leaders along with Lenovo chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing for the...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 2:53 am

The Second Annual Qatar International Medical Congress Begins Today

Building on the success of last year, Qatar International Medical Congress will be taking place from May 18 to May 20, 2016 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event amplifies the technological potential in the region by bringing the foremost minds in medicine together to discuss...

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