Government | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:17 pm

Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh harbor 60% of Saudi population

 The Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh regions harbor about 60 percent of the population in the Kingdom which reached 32.6 million people as of the first half of 2017, a research study revealed. According to preliminary data of the General Authority for Statistics, this is an increase of about...

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Culture & Education | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:16 pm

Over 6m students head to schools as classes kick off in Saudi Arabia

The new academic year 2017-18 kicked off on Sunday with more than 6 million students in different levels of public education attending the first day of classes all over the Kingdom. More than half-a-million teachers were on hand to welcome the students and ensure an orderly educational...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:14 pm

Move to get private sector on board for Jeddah transport projects

 A consulting company is being appointed to study private sector involvement in three public transport projects in the Jeddah area. King Salman approved the contract, which will be formed with the public transport operator. It centers on three projects: The Jeddah Corniche Tram, a sea taxi...

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Healthcare | Monday 18 September, 2017 12:13 pm

NMC Healthcare wins ‘Brand of the Year 2017’ by Superbrands

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced that ‘NMC Healthcare’ has won the coveted 'Brand of the Year' award at the 13th annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City. Sixty-four leading...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 September, 2017 11:36 am

Jordanian Theme Nights followed by Saudi National Day Celebration at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has launched the Jordanian Theme Nights where they have Chef Hamza Barakat from Jordan, from 17 to 22 September 2017, to provide fine dining lovers the ultimate experience that inspired by history and authenticity of Jordan. The event is celebrating and introducing...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 6:10 am

Tasleeh Group Concludes ADIHEX 2017 with a Bang

The last day of the Tasleeh Group’s participation at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2017 (ADIHEX 2017) saw the arrival of His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Tasleh Group’s Chief Executive Officer Salem Al Matroushi personally toured...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 6:00 am

MAG Property Development successfully concludes Cityscape Global 2017 following the launch of projects worth AED 6.8 billion

MAG Property Development (MAG PD) has successfully completed its participation at Cityscape Global 2017, which took place from 11th to 13th September in Dubai World Trade Center. During the exhibition, the company announced the launch of three major real estate projects including ‘MAG Creek...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 5:20 am

CEO of MAG Property Development named ‘Young CEO of the Year’ at CEO Middle East Awards 2017

CEO of MAG Property Development (MAG PD) Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah has been awarded the coveted ‘Young CEO of the Year’ title at the CEO Middle East Awards 2017, which recognises top CEOs that have delivered outstanding results and made a vital contribution to the vibrancy of business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:35 am

Dubai Tourism Launches ‘dubai Expert’ Training Programme in 12 Languages & 40 Countries

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has launched its “Dubai Expert” online training initiative for travel agents in 12 languages and 40 countries, taking this innovative game to a wider travel trade audience internationally, as part of efforts to...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 September, 2017 4:20 am

Sadara achieves full commercial operations of its chemical complex

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, announces the commercial start-up of its toluene di isocyanate (TDI) facility.  The production of commercial quantities of TDI marks the full commercial operation of all facilities in the Sadara...

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