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 | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:45 pm

Green Community DIP – West Phase III set to hand over 134 townhouses, 16 duplex apartments by end of 2017

Properties Investment LLC, a joint venture owned 70% by Dubai Investments PJSC and 30% by Union Properties and engaged in investment and development of real estate properties, has announced plans to hand over 134 townhouses and 16 duplex apartments in stage 2 & 3 of its Green Community Dubai...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:33 pm

DAMAC Chairman shares optimistic outlook for UAE’s property sector growth during Cityscape 2017

During a visit to region’s biggest property event, DAMAC Properties Chairman, Hussain Sajwani, sees Dubai’s maturing property sector entering a new cycle of growth.   DAMAC has significant presence at the 16th Cityscape Global 2017, held from 11 – 13 September, with a...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:25 pm

The Paradox of Upgrading: Samsung’s Solution for Switching Devices

Upgrading our smartphones is always an exciting process. All too often, our excitement is dampened by the hassle of transferring all our data from one device to the other. Our smartphones are an extension of ourselves; they contain all of the photos, notes, music, contacts, apps, and important...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:24 pm

The First Group Marks Hotel Portfolio Milestone with Completion of TRYP by Wyndham Dubai

Global property developer The First Group has taken possession of its second hotel property, TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, marking another significant milestone in its portfolio development strategy. The completion of the 675 upper mid-scale hotel in Dubai’s sought-after Barsha Heights district,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:13 pm

Tanker Conference Tackles Cybercrime Issues

Cybercrime is a matter of growing international concern within the tanker shipping sector and The Maritime Standard has responded by making this a key topic for this year’s event. Trevor Pereira, managing director, says, “We have received phenomenal support from the shipping industry...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 12:00 pm

UNWTO to honor Prince Sultan for innovative tourism initiatives in Saudi Arabia

 President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) Prince Sultan bin Salman will lead the Saudi delegation at the 106th session of the Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in China. The UNWTO will honor Prince Sultan for his exemplary support ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 September, 2017 6:00 am

Cityscape Global 2017 Officially Opens

The 16th edition of Cityscape Global, the Middle East’s largest, most influential real estate event, officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Recognised as the barometer for the regional real estate industry, Cityscape Global runs until Wednesday 13 September and will host...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 September, 2017 12:36 pm

AWOK.com launches its services in the KSA

(AETOS Wire) AWOK.com, UAE’s largest e-commerce player has now ventured into the KSA region. This is in line with the company’s vision of expanding its operations across the GCC. Customers in the KSA region will now be able to purchase from around 50,000 products across 30...

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