Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 3:00 am

Eid Al Adha Brings High Occupancies to Ras Al Khaimah Hotels

As it gears up for Eid Al Adha festivities, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority today revealed the hotel occupancy rates forecast for the Eid break, which is expected to exceed 80% across hotels in the Emirate over the long weekend celebrations.   With its prime location, only...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 1:12 am

Samsung Opens the Doors to Samsung Galaxy Studio at Mall of Emirates

Samsung Gulf Electronics has proudly brought back the Galaxy Studio DXB at the Mall of the Emirates during a fun and interactive launch event featuring Virgin Radio’s Drive Time RJ Brent Black. Located in the Mall’s Central Galleria, the Galaxy Studio is bringing the best Galaxy Note9...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 12:55 am

ESET launches a new line of enterprise security solutions

Today ESET, the leader in cybersecurity research and a top European Union-based endpoint security company, announces the launch of its new line of enterprise security solutions designed to provide the global enterprise sector with tools for prevention and management of cyber risks on a...

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Government | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 12:46 am

Jamarat Facilities ready to receive pilgrims for Hajj in Saudi Arabia

The Jamarat facilities in Mina have completed preparations and are waiting to receive the Hajj pilgrims on Tuesday for the ritual stoning of the devil. The relevant authorities have arranged facilities for the pilgrims, including ventilation, air conditioning, maintenance and other services for...

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Government | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 12:34 am

Kaaba’s replacement cloth fitted in record time

The Holy Kaaba donned a new Kiswa — a famous black cloth that covers the holiest shrine toward which Muslims face in prayer — on Monday morning after the dawn prayer. The ceremony that involved at least 160 technicians and manufacturers was held under the supervision of Sheikh...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 20 August, 2018 7:17 am

Rain, sandstorm likely to continue in Arafat Monday

Hussain Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the authority, said that the climatic fluctuations that took place today will continue up to tomorrow evening due to high temperatures and high humidity rates that would reach its peak in the afternoon. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 August, 2018 7:16 am

Hajj Ministry forks out on ‘happy meals’ for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry has put health at the top of its menu with plans to supply more than 2.3 million hygienic meals to pilgrims. The ready-made, sterilized meals come in a range of flavors and will be provided to 15 percent of the pilgrims as part of the ministry’s health and...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 August, 2018 5:14 am

Caparol signs strategic agreements in Iraq to increase market reach

Caparol Paints, the German leader in the global paints industry, recently signed strategic partnership agreements with a number of contractors from Iraq to increase its market reach in the country.  Caparol hosted contractors from various parts of Iraq to provide them with firsthand...

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Business & Money | Monday 20 August, 2018 4:00 am

Transfer and win with Emirates NBD Eidiya Express

As we approach the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha, Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region is giving five lucky customers a chance to win back their Eidiya transfer.    Emirates NBD’s Eidiya Express enables customers to transfer Eidiya instantly to their loved...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 August, 2018 3:41 am

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah to Launch Three-month Space Science Programme

The Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL) has announced a fully integrated three-month programme on space science and astronomy, it will launch this September. Targeting 20 ladies, the programme aims to build a generation of young ladies who are qualified to take up astronomy and space sciences as...

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