Business & Money | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:58 pm

London looks to boost links with Riyadh in SME sector

The UK aims to boost the exchange of technology and investment opportunities with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, an official said. Barrie Peach, the British consul general in Jeddah, spoke of the plan after a meeting on Wednesday with the Jeddah...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:56 pm

Islamic banks in GCC likely to outperform conventional counterparts

The profitability of Islamic banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is likely to outpace that of their conventional peers for the second consecutive year in 2017 on the back of stronger margins and the resilient cost of risk, said a report issued by Moody’s Investors...

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Healthcare | Saturday 18 March, 2017 5:00 am

KUWAIT NEW MATERNITY HOSPITAL

SSH, in joint-venture with Studio Altieri, signed the main design consultancy agreement for the design of the Kuwait New Maternity Hospital (KNMH) with design and build contractor Impresa Pizzarotti & C SpA. As part of a national hospital regeneration programme, the Ministry of Health (MOH)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 17 March, 2017 7:00 am

Turkish Airlines continues to provide limitless comfort for its passengers before and after flights

From the exclusive Arrival Lounge at Istanbul Ataturk Airport; the “Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul” to the advanced personal screens with updated options, Turkish Airlines continuously works on improving its award-winning service quality even further.   Turkish Airlines,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 March, 2017 9:00 am

Sealine Beach Resort named ‘Luxury Beachfront Resort of the Year Qatar’ at the Luxury Travel Awards 2017

Sealine Beach, A Murwab Resort, and Qatar’s first leisure destination, has been named Luxury Travel Guide’s (LTG) ‘Luxury Beachfront Resort of the Year - Qatar’ at the LTG Africa & The Middle East Awards 2017, on the heels of a full-scale renovation that has culminated...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 March, 2017 5:41 am

BOARD 10.1 Brings Business into the Cognitive Space

BOARD International, the world’s leading supplier of Decision Making software for enterprises, today announced availability of BOARD 10.1, the new release of its all-in-one platform for Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management and Predictive Analytics. BOARD 10.1 is the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 March, 2017 5:30 am

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP TO SUPPORT 2019 WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS

The Organizing Committee of the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi has announced the support of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) in the delivery of the 2019 Congress. The agreement appoints Hala Abu Dhabi as the Official Travel & Destination Partner alongside Etihad Airways as the Official...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 March, 2017 5:00 am

Keep your tummy and waistline happy with Right Bite Express meals under 500 calories

Striving to live a healthy, low-cal lifestyle?  You don’t really have to starve yourself, give up the food you love or settle for meals that taste bland.  With Right Bite Express, you’re sure to feel nourished and satisfied without derailing your fitness...

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Government | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 5:40 pm

King Salman Arrives in China

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) is being welcomed by Yang Jiechi (not seen), State Councilor of the People's Republic of China (not seen) with an official welcoming ceremony at the airport in Beijing, China on March 15, 2017. ( Bandar Algaloud /...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 1:08 pm

Starbucks launches Trio Macchiato this spring

Marking the start of a wonderful spring season, Starbucks launches its Trio Macchiato:  a new Maple Macchiato, Date Macchiato and of course, the favorite Caramel Macchiato, a combination that brings coffee lovers a choice of espresso and their favorite Starbucks beverages. The Maple...

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