Technology & IT | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 10:35 am

Mada Provides Accessibility for all at QITCOM 2017

Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada) successfully created  an accessible venue for all as the official QITCOM 2017 Accessibility Partner, as well as signing a new MOU with the Digital Incubation Center (DIC). During the event, the non-profit organization demonstrated its Innovation Program ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:59 am

Doha Bank named ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ in Qatar at Global Finance Awards 2017

Doha Bank, one of Qatar’s largest private commercial banks, was named the Best Trade Finance Bank in Qatar at the Global Finance Awards 2017. Awarded by the Global Finance magazine, the annual award is considered one of the most prestigious in the banking and finance world, and recognizes...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:48 am

World capital market regulators launch first Asia Pacific hub

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) – the world’s leading body of capital market regulators which oversee markets worth over $140 trillion – launched its first-ever Asia Pacific Hub in Malaysia. The Hub is intended to further develop capital markets...

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Government | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:46 am

MOE voids decision to shut schools in rented buildings

The Ministry of Education has rescinded its decision to close down private schools operating in rented buildings. It will now permit private schools to operate after the appropriate license is obtained. A source said the ministry had previously announced that it will not permit private schools...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 5:05 pm

Ericsson’s Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report – solutions to help meet the Sustainable Development Goals

Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) 24th annual Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report published recently details progress toward connecting business and sustainability. Using Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for the company’s impact on society, the report summarizes...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 11:53 am

King Abdullah Port to Sponsor Sea Asia 2017 in Singapore

King Abdullah Port has signed an agreement to sponsor Sea Asia 2017, the event’s sixth edition, to be held 25-27 April 2017 in Singapore. The event will be part of Singapore Maritime Week and will host logistics experts and influential leaders in the maritime transport industry. Long a...

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Government | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 8:39 am

Now hire maids through smart phone App

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has introduced a new App for smart phones for the recruitment of housemaids, Arabic daily Al-Madina reported on Sunday quoting a ministry’s source. He said the ministry has developed the new App in its electronic Musanid (supporter) program for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 March, 2017 1:00 pm

Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh opens in Saudi Arabia

The 234-apartment luxury executive residence opened on 12th March 2017 in the financial heart of KSA’s capital The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator, is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of its latest luxury...

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Culture & Education | Monday 13 March, 2017 9:36 am

KAU graduates first group of women engineers

King Abdulaziz University celebrated the graduation of its first batch of female electrical and industrial engineers. Hanaa Al-Naeem, dean of KAU’s Women’s College of Electronic and Industrial Engineering, congratulated the graduates and their parents for the...

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Government | Monday 13 March, 2017 9:31 am

GACA issues new charter to protect rights of passengers

The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has approved a charter for the protection of passenger rights, which among other provisions calls for providing free hotel accommodation and transport to the passengers in case a flight was delayed for six hours or beyond. Quoting the official...

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