Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 2:41 pm

SABIC CEO assumes role as GPCA Chairman

Yousef Abdullah Al- Benyan, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of SABIC, has been elected as the Chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), it was announced today. He was previously the Vice- Chairman of the GPCA and will assume his role effective immediately,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 2:35 pm

Turkish Airlines launches ‘Meet Europe’s Best’ campaign in anticipation of UEFA EURO 2016TM

As the Official Airline Partner to UEFA EURO 2016 TM, Turkish Airlines announced the full details of its ‘Meet Europe’s Best’ campaign today, championing fans and European cultures ahead of this summer’s competition. The campaign includes the launch of television...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 10:37 am

Twitter Announces Faster, Easier & More Expressive Tweets

Twitter today announced it will simplify Tweets in the coming months, making it faster and easier for people to express themselves with more room in their 140-character Tweets. The simplified Tweet rules will make conversations faster and more intuitive for people who come to Twitter everyday and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 5:07 am

VIPs and children welcome MathAlive! Exhibit Return to KSA

There was a high turnout by VIP guests and students for MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibit, during a special event today at Fakieh Planetarium. The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Thursday as part of an exciting three-month Jeddah summer stopover in partnership...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 2:29 am

Saxo Bank announces landmark partnership with Lufax

Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has today announced a new white label partnership with Lufax, China’s largest internet finance company.   The partnership, expected to launch within the next three months, will see Lufax leverage the trading...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 24 May, 2016 1:05 pm

Translate where you need it: in any app and offline from Google

Of the 500 million+ people who use Google Translate, more than 9 in 10 live outside the U.S. We've talked with thousands of you across the world to learn what works and what doesn’t—and today we’re rolling out some big improvements.   First, say hello to Tap to ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 May, 2016 12:54 pm

DUBAI Inaugurates The First Smart Recycling Centre in GCC

Averda and the Municipality of Dubai have commissioned the first Smart Recycling Centre in Dubai, the first project of its kind across the GCC. The Centre is located in Al Manara Center parking, Al Safa 2 and high ranking officials of Dubai Municipality and Averda have attended its...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 May, 2016 4:49 am

Council of Saudi Chambers’ Sairec 4 forum successful with Rafal’s strong support

The National Real Estate Committee at the Council of Saudi Chambers successfully concluded Sairec 4, the prominent real estate conference that was held recently under the patronage of the Minister of Housing Majed Al Hogail at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, Riyadh. The conference was conducted...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 May, 2016 4:25 am

GE unveils $1.4 billion deals with Saudi Arabia

General Electric Co. (GE) said Monday it made a series of deals with Saudi Arabia worth over $1.4 billion as part of the kingdom’s ambitious plan to wean itself off crude oil. GE said $1 billion worth of projects would be implemented with the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Co., which ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 24 May, 2016 3:47 am

New Porsche 718 Boxster arrives in Saudi Arabia

Merging tradition and visionary technology, the new Porsche 718 Boxster has arrived in Porsche Centres across Saudi Arabia, following a comprehensive redevelopment of the mid-engine roadster for more power, increased torque, a higher top speed and a stylish redesign. Twenty years after the first...

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