Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 October, 2017 12:00 pm

Turkish Cargo won the Payload Asia industry choice award as “Overall Carrier Of The Year”

 Along with a strong growth in September and having recorded an increase of 27 percent in its freight and mail volume for a total of 810 thousand tons for the period January-September 2017, Turkish Cargo has once more been awarded by the international air cargo...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 October, 2017 7:00 am

UAE Exchange Partners with Dubai Police to Raise Road Safety Awareness for 5,000 Blue-Collar Workers

UAE Exchange, the leading global money transfer, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, had organised a road safety awareness session for 5,000 blue-collar workers in association with the Dubai Police.   The event, held at the Sonapur Camp in Dubai, was designed to improve safety...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 October, 2017 6:54 am

Oil prices rise on tightening supply, strong demand

Oil prices rose on Monday over supply concerns in the Middle East and as the US market showed further signs of tightening while demand in Asia keeps rising. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $57.84 at 0056 GMT, up 9 cents, or 0.16 percent, from their last ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 October, 2017 6:49 am

CMA, SAGIA collaborate in framing directives for foreigners to own stakes

The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to set up a collaborative framework to be followed by the CMA and SAGIA when preparing the regulatory directives for allowing non-resident strategic foreign...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 October, 2017 6:43 am

Jeddah airport ready to serve 10m Umrah pilgrims

King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah has completed all arrival and departure arrangements for more than 10 million Umrah pilgrims during the season which began on Saturday and will continue until Shawwal 18, 1439H (July 2, 2018). The airport’s accommodation capacity is...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 October, 2017 6:00 am

40 Saudis undergo training in preparation for jobs at Riyadh Metro

Forty young Saudi men have entered the Saudi Technical Institute for Railways to undergo specialized training in railway operations and maintenance. Chairman of the Public Transport Authority (PTA), Rumaih Al-Rumaih, said: “The training is in preparation for them to work at the Riyadh...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 October, 2017 4:25 am

Dubai Culture Supports ‘Day Without Service Centres’ Initiative

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has responded swiftly to the directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, through the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 October, 2017 3:49 am

NCB’s Net Income reached SAR 7,246 million for the nine months of 2017

The National Commercial Bank announces that net income for the nine months of 2017 reached SAR 7,246 million compared to SAR 7,030 million for the same period of the previous year, an increase of 3.1%. NCB’s net profit for the third quarter reached SAR 2,126 million compared to SAR 1,962...

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Sports | Monday 23 October, 2017 2:50 am

Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation Hosts Open Day for Senior Citizens

An open day for the senior members of community was organised by Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) recently to promote awareness about the importance of physical activity and exercise for disease prevention, especially during the mature years of one’s life.   The event...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 October, 2017 2:12 am

Energy Matters: Boosting Energy Efficiency in Dubai Homes through Personalised Advice

Building on the momentum to improve energy efficiency in Dubai, TAQATI - Dubai Energy Efficiency Program announced the successful completion of the pilot ‘Home Energy Advice Program’. The program was run across 60 homes in Dubai as part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)...

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