Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 July, 2016 7:40 am

Batuta launched its "everyday one free stay" giveaway campaign
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In celebration of the Holy month of Ramadan, batuta.com the only website that specializes in hotel bookings and tourism services for an Arabic-speaking audience, launched its “everyday one free stay” giveaway campaign.   The campaign constitutes of a draw that will take...

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Business & Money | Friday 1 July, 2016 7:58 am

Haj safety: Hi-tech bracelets for all pilgrims introduced

THE Kingdom will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Makkah starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a safety drive a year after the annual Islamic rite suffered its deadliest disaster in a generation. Scores of people died in a crush when...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:59 am

Facilitate investments in all energy sources: Al-Falih

Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, called upon the international community to work together in order to maintain a sufficient and reliable supply of energy while reducing emissions causing greenhouse gases to the lowest possible level, while pointing out challenges ...

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Business & Money | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:55 am

First Makkah pact signed under Saudi Vision 2030

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the king, has signed the region’s first agreement under Vision 2030, to supply water to Taif’s new international airport. The National Water Company (NWC) and the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) inked the pact at the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 1 July, 2016 6:49 am

1,863 villages to have mobile network links

 Seven hundred and thirty villages in the Madinah region will be linked with the country’s national mobile network this year, bringing the total number of hamlets connected to 1,863. The decision was taken during a meeting between Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman and Minister of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 July, 2016 4:27 am

Etihad Cargo Launches Luxury Car Service For Summer 2016

Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the Summer period.   Drivers can enjoy up to 20% off air cargo rates and their seat, when they book in First or Business Class. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 July, 2016 2:00 am

Celebrate Eid with HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings

  Eid is a time for family travel and celebration. Wondering where can you go for a long weekend this Eid and enjoy great food, heart-warming Arabian hospitality and world-class facilities? To make it extra special HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings has created a superb Eid...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 June, 2016 3:01 pm

Arabian Oud Offers Job Opportunities for Saudi Students at its International Branches

Arabian Oud, the world’s largest retail chain specialized in oriental perfume, launched an initiative that aims at supporting Saudi Scholarship Students, through offering them job opportunities at Arabian Oud’s International stores. This initiative has already started at Arabian Oud...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 30 June, 2016 2:20 pm

Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Anniversary Update Available August 2

Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is coming to all Windows 10 devices – for free1 – on August 2. Windows 10 continues to be the fastest growing version of Windows ever and is now running on more than 350 million devices....

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 June, 2016 1:44 pm

QATAR-UK ANNUAL TRADE CAN EXCEED £5bn, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TELLS OXFORD BUSINESS GROUP

Qatar remains well positioned to weather the economic challenges it faces and will hopefully “add significantly” to the £30bn ($42.5bn) it has already invested in the UK, David Cameron, the British Prime Minister has said.   Cameron told the global publishing, research...

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