Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:28 pm

Jumeira Rotana Set to Unveil its New Look in 2016

Jumeira Rotana is set to unveil its most extensive renovation to transform the hotel into something modern with luxury environment. Along with the complete rooms and public areas renovation, the new all day dining restaurant is set to open its new look and style by the end of December...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:56 pm

GCC Educational Institutions Urged to Adopt Next Generation Technology as Education Spending Reaches USD 150 Billion

The next five years will be pivotal for GCC educators to adopt the next generation technology that can enhance student learning, affordability, and regional competitiveness, industry experts announced today in the build-up to GITEX Technology Week 2015.   A recent GCC education industry...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:36 pm

FRHI HOTELS IN MAKKAH PREPARE TO WELCOME HAJJ PILGRIMS

    FRHI targets independent Gulf travellers as holy city prepares for millions undertaking the annual pilgrimage   FRHI Hotels & Resorts is set to increase the number of independent Gulf travellers experiencing its hotels in Makkah, as the holy city prepares for a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 7:07 am

50,000 take part in health awareness drive

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched a special health awareness campaign to provide the public with information on various medical issues including drug addiction and dental problems. The eight-day Fanar SABIC for Health Program has been inundated with about 50,000 visitors...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 7:02 am

Prince Sultan bin Salman is WTO’s new vice president

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has been elected as the World Tourism Organization’s (WTO) vice president. The decision was taken on Sunday by the Middle East committee of the organization in Medellin, Colombia. The...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:01 am

Canon Middle East to Showcase Innovative New Products

Canon Middle East, Vision Conference Partner of The Hotel Show Dubai 2015, is working with leading hotels to promote innovative, sustainable practices that will leave an impact on the region’s hospitality industry. The company’s title as ‘Vision Conference Partner’ for The ...

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Government | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 6:53 pm

King: SR1m for family of each crane victim

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered massive payouts for the families of those killed and injured in last week’s crane crash tragedy, which claimed the lives of 111 people and injured over 238. In a royal decree on Tuesday, the king announced that there would be...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 1:53 pm

Castrol Signs an Exclusive Cooperative Agreement with Al Jabr Automotive

Castrol, the region’s leading provider of motor oil and lubricants, signed an exclusive cooperative agreement with Aljabr Automotive, KIA motors distributor in Saudi Arabia, at the Movenpick Hotel in AlKhobar, with the presence of Haitham Badaoui, Managing Director at Castrol, and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 1:33 pm

Mobily Offers the Pilgrims Mobile Phones with “Hala Haj” Package in Competitive Prices

As part of its tireless efforts to provide integrated telecommunications services for pilgrims, Mobily allowed the pilgrims to buy mobile phones along with “Hala Haj” package with unprecedented prices to enable them to communicate easily and conveniently with their families from...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 4:30 am

SR500-billion Madinah projects on track

The massive SR500 billion expansion projects under way in Madinah are on track and becoming a reality for all to see, said Prince Faisal bin Salman, governor of the city, here recently. Speaking at the opening of a forum and exhibition on the city’s projects, Prince Faisal said the...

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