Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 24 June, 2018 9:55 am

Moroni, the capital of Comoros Union has become the new destination of Turkish Airlines in Africa

Turkish Airlines flying to the most countries in the world, has added Moroni which is the biggest city and the capital of Comoros Union to its network as of 18 June 2018.  Moroni flights of the flag carrier will be operated three times per week and it will be in connection with Seychelles ...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 June, 2018 7:16 am

Three million Saudi women ‘on the roads by 2020’

Several Shoura members, diplomats and rights activists have hailed the landmark decision of the Saudi leadership allowing women to drive, which will cut reliance on foreign workers and boost job growth in the Kingdom.  “It will empower women and also change the employment landscape of ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 June, 2018 5:17 am

Have faith and drive, women told

June 24 is a red-letter day for Saudi Arabia and its womenfolk. The lifting of a ban on women driving is yet another milestone on the road to female empowerment.  In a bid to encourage women to hit the roads, the General Entertainment Authority, the General Department of Traffic, Saudi...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 June, 2018 3:20 am

Special parking facilities for women

Many neighborhoods have created special parking sections for women and families. To celebrate the awaited day, shopping centers in Riyadh announced that they will give free parking for women. Auto companies have seized the moment with ads marking the end of the ban, and private parking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 June, 2018 2:22 am

ADIB wins seven EMEA Awards

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has received an unprecedented sevens awards, across both house and deal categories, at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, held in London, UK. In the Islamic finance category, ADIB won: ‘Best Islamic Finance House’;...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:17 pm

Ford has Produced a List of Top Car Buying Tips to Help New Drivers Through Their First Test Drive

The historic day is finally upon us. Here are a few tips for Saudi women hoping to take their first steps towards car ownership as of June 24, 2018.   Research Purchasing your first vehicle is extremely exciting and there is a long list of things to look out for. The car market is...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:10 pm

Samsung and Disney Welcome Two New AR Emojis

Samsung Electronics and Disney are bringing two more classic Disney characters to life as AR Emojis for the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Daisy Duck and Goofy are the latest characters to join an already star-studded lineup that features Disney’siconic Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck, as ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 23 June, 2018 7:34 am

Careem’s first ‘Captainah’ ready to hit the road

As the largest mover of people in the Kingdom, the ride-hailing app Careem has been preparing for women driving by investing almost $80 million over the past five years in its Saudi operations.  The money has been spent on infrastructure, call centers and affordable on-demand transportation ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 23 June, 2018 2:31 am

Saudi businesswomen eye greater role in the economy with end to driving ban

The end of the driving ban will boost women’s financial power and allow them to play a bigger role in economic and social diversification in line with Vision 2030, prominent businesswomen said on Friday. Hind Khalid Al-Zahid was the first Saudi woman designated as an executive director...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 June, 2018 4:29 pm

X-Cite Opens its 5th & 6th Showrooms in Riyadh

X-Cite electronics, the major electronics retailer that is owned by Alghanim Industries, has opened its fifth and sixeth showrooms in Al-Yasmeen District, Al-Thumamah Road and Al-Othaim Mall in Riyadh. These two showrooms will be followed by two other showrooms in Riyadh before the end of 2018....

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