Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 June, 2016 6:27 am

AccorHotels’ new Pullman ZamZam hotel opens in Madinah

AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, has announced the opening of Pullman ZamZam Madinah, a new five-star hotel in the Holy City of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The property, standing within 150 meters of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the second-holiest mosque in Islam, combines ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 June, 2016 4:51 am

Etihad Airways Appoints Three Emirates to Senior Airport Positions in Its Global Network

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed UAE nationals as Airport Managers in South Korea, Seychelles, and Saudi Arabia. This brings to eight the number of Etihad Airways’ Emirati Airport Managers across the...

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Business & Money | Monday 6 June, 2016 3:36 am

Emirates NBD to support SME clients within Kafalah Program

Emirates NBD, a leading financial services institution in the region today announced that it will lend financing support to SME clients, as part of the nation-wide Kafalah program. The announcement is aligned to the bank’s strategic and long-term commitment to the SME (small and medium...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 6 June, 2016 3:26 am

NISSAN REVEALED THE MOST EXCITING PLAYERS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE 
 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IN MILAN’S FINAL

The Official Global Automotive Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Nissan, on the hotly anticipated UEFA Champions League Final in Milan on Saturday 28th May has revealed the most exciting tournament players news and thrilling first-of-its-kind activities for the Champions League...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 June, 2016 2:33 am

Oman Air & Europcar Launch Partnership to Reward Sindbad Members

Sindbad the frequent flyer program of Oman Air and Europcar the leading car rental provider in Europe and a major mobility player, announced their partnership today.   Sindbad Members will now be awarded with 500 miles every time they rent with Europcar. They simply need to quote their...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 4:03 pm

First day at Arab Luxury World conference indicates industry shake-up

The third edition of Arab Luxury World had a successful first day today, rich with valuable insights and learnings for those in attendance. Organised by Mediaquest, the two-day conference is taking place at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi on June 1 and 2. More than 30 panel discussions, presentations...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:30 pm

Mobily Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Ooredoo Qatar for International Data services

Etihad Etisalat Mobily signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ooredoo; the leader telecom operator in Qatar, to cooperate together in international data services, the matter which enhances collaboration and added value for both parties. As per this agreement, each party offers a range of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:18 pm

DAMAC Properties Offers Phase 2 of Sharia-Compliant Luxury Hotel Apartments ‘Ghalia’

Following a sold-out phase one, DAMAC Properties announces a limited release in Ghalia during the holy month of Ramadan with a special payment plan for investors. Ghalia offers the first certified Sharia-compliant serviced hotel apartments, with construction already underway, and will be operated...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:05 pm

KAUST-Based Startup Nomadd Closes $1M Investment Round With KAUST Innovation Fund

KAUST-based startup NOMADD (NO-water Mechanical Automated Dusting Device) recently closed a Series A funding round from the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Innovation Fund totaling USD 1,000,000. NOMADD is a smart and ecological desert solar panel cleaning system...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:40 am

Saudi mining plays key role in industrial program

At a sprawling complex on Saudi Arabia’s northeastern Gulf coast, refineries, smelters and casting machines transform dull pink rocks into silver aluminum bars, a symbol of the kingdom’s attempt to diversify its economy. After only two years in operation, the $10.8 billion aluminum...

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