Culture & Education | Friday 28 July, 2017 3:30 am

Pink Caravan Ride 2017 Provides 7,483 Free Breast Cancer Screenings in the UAE

The medical statistics collected by the organising committee of the Pink Caravan Ride 2017, the UAE’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign organised by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), revealed that almost 7,500 residents and citizens got tested during the ten-day campaign held in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 28 July, 2017 3:00 am

Discover The Extraordinary with Mafraq Hotel’s Rewards Card

Mafraq Hotel welcomes guests to a remarkable summer experience with an exclusive rewards program for its esteemed guests to enjoy. Unlock a distinct level of premium hotel membership as Mafraq Hotel rewards its members with a 10% credit back on the total amount of any transactions at the 4-star...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 July, 2017 12:53 pm

During Shawwal (July), the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Project for Zamzam Water supplied the Grand Mosque with 21,229 cubic meters of water, and 11,229 cubic meters at the Prophet’s Mosque, said the project’s director, Ahmed bin Omar Ballamash.

 During Shawwal (July), the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Project for Zamzam Water supplied the Grand Mosque with 21,229 cubic meters of water, and 11,229 cubic meters at the Prophet’s Mosque, said the project’s director, Ahmed bin Omar Ballamash. The management follows the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 July, 2017 12:49 pm

Pilgrims given 32,000 cubic meters of Zamzam water in July

The King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Project for Zamzam Water in July supplied the Grand Mosque with 21,229 cubic meters of water, and the Prophet’s Mosque with 11,229 cubic meters, said project Director Ahmed bin Omar Ballamash. More than 169,870 beneficiaries were served at the main...

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Healthcare | Thursday 27 July, 2017 12:46 pm

King Abdullah village in Sudan inaugurated

 Prince Abdullah bin Faisal, director of the international affairs and relief department at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), inaugurated the first phase of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Village in Sudan. The inauguration was attended by Saudi Ambassador in Khartoum Ali Hussein Jafar,...

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Government | Thursday 27 July, 2017 12:44 pm

ILO, CSC discuss Saudi female empowerment

 A visiting delegation from the International Labor Organization (ILO) on Tuesday explored women’s empowerment with the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC). The ILO team discussed with the Saudi business sector how the two parties can best strengthen ties and explore new areas of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 July, 2017 12:39 pm

Al-Ula, Diriyah Gate to become major tourist attractions

 King Salman has decreed the establishment of commissions to develop two of Saudi Arabia’s most important archaeological and historical sites, Al-Ula and Diriyah Gate. The boards of both commissions will be headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two areas’ historical,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 July, 2017 4:36 am

Business confidence falls across the Middle East with further decline in sentiment expected

Business confidence across the Middle East has fallen sharply in the last quarter and is now at its lowest level since the second quarter of 2016, according to the latest edition of the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS).   The region is also likely to face further challenges over...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 July, 2017 4:19 am

Hilton launches its Summer Sale with savings of up to 25%* available in over 50 locations

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the fast approaching summer, Hilton has launched its Summer Sale across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, offering holidaymakers savings of up to 25% in some of the world’s most exciting destinations. The offer does not end there, 52 hotels are...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 27 July, 2017 4:05 am

Meet Arabian Foxes, Desert Gazelles, and other Guardians of Mleiha

Just a few decades ago, little was known about Mleiha. Located some 20 km south of Al Dhaid and 50 km east of the city of Sharjah – a village that after more than 30 years of careful excavations and study is beginning to unearth fascinating aspects of life that the region’s Bedouins...

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