Environment & Energy | Friday 15 December, 2017 2:46 am

Sustainable energy concerns answered at Saudi smart grid conference

The seventh Saudi Arabia Smart Grid (SASG) conference was convened on Wednesday at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel with a focus on “smart solutions for sustainable energy.” The conference commenced with words from Deputy Minister for Energy Dr. Saleh Al-Awaji; the governor of the...

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Government | Friday 15 December, 2017 1:46 am

Saudi Arabia plans $19bn boost for private sector

Saudi Arabia is to inject SR72 billion ($19.2 billion) into the private sector of the economy in a bid to stimulate activity in the non-oil sector, which has been hit by the slowdown in government spending as a result of oil revenue weakness. Housing and small business are major beneficiaries...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 14 December, 2017 3:17 pm

Saudi Aramco awards $175 million contract to Baker Hughes, a GE company to boost production of Haradh and Hawiyah gas fields

Saudi Aramco has awarded a $175 million contract to Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) to drive enhanced production at the Haradh and Hawiyah gas fields, underlining the strong local partnerships of BHGE in the Kingdom.   Part of Al-Ghawar, the world’s largest oilfield, Haradh ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 December, 2017 2:23 pm

Ramada Downtown Dubai unveils winter #MyStaycation deals

Enjoy affordable rates at Dubai’s prime district  The much-awaited cooler months are here! With Ramada Downtown Dubai’s winter #MyStaycation promotions, you can unwind and have fun at Dubai’s prime district without breaking the bank. Spend some me-time or quality time...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 December, 2017 12:09 pm

Bahri welcomes Abdullah Aldubaikhi as new CEO

To steer the next phase of its growth, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, has appointed Abdullah Aldubaikhi as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2018.   As Bahri’s new CEO, Aldubaikhi will be responsible for setting and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 December, 2017 6:29 am

Prince Khaled opens Jeddah book fair

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, inaugurated the third edition of the Jeddah International Book Fair on Wednesday evening. The opening ceremony was attended by Jeddah Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majed, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 December, 2017 1:36 am

IsDB Participates in the World Trade Organization’s 11th Ministerial Conference

  The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has affirmed its commitment to further strengthen the mechanisms of economic and trade cooperation, expand and deepen partnerships among member countries in the fields of trade, investment and finance, as well as mobilize the necessary...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 December, 2017 1:13 am

International Property Show 2018 set to drive international sales through its Country Pavilions

 The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, is set to take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will be driving international sales through...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 4:43 pm

Abdul Latif Jameel launches new lean management company to help public and private sectors eliminate waste using kaizen principles

Abdul Latif Jameel and Four Principles have announced the launch of a new joint venture which aims to support both the public and private sectors in the region achieving improved efficiency and unlocking performance.   Modeled on a lean management process re-engineering approach, the new ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 4:26 pm

THE BVLGARI RESORT DUBAI, AN URBAN OASIS IN JUMEIRA BAY, OPENS ITS DOORS TODAY

Bulgari’s latest luxury resort has finally opened its doors in Dubai. Located on Jumeira Bay Island, Bulgari unveiled its fifth and newest property, the Bulgari Resort Dubai, to great excitement from the public.   This newest addition to The Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection...

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