Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:35 am

Saudi’s Adahi project delivers sacrificial meat to 30m needy people in 27 countries

 Adahi is a Saudi Arabian project to distribute Hajj meat to over 30 million people in 27 different countries in Asia and Africa. During previous Hajj seasons, people used to freeze and ship the excess meat from lamb sacrifices to their countries. The abundance of meat during Hajj became a...

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Government | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:31 am

Saudi legal experts warn against posting court rulings on social media for public reaction

Senior lawyers and legal advisers have warned against the circulation of court rulings through video or postings on social media in a bid to solve them through appeals and instigate public opinion. They said this is a form of defamation and such perpetrators will be held accountable in accordance...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:26 am

Saudi Labor Ministry: Number of women working in retail reaches 200,000

 A report released by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development in revealed that the number of Saudi female workers in the retail sector reached about 200,000, despite the difficulties facing the Saudization of the female workforce in this sector since 2011. Faten Al-Sari, acting head of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:15 am

Focused Session at Global Ethical Financial Forum to highlight strong investor appetite for Green Bonds

Middle East Global Advisors, a leading financial intelligence platform spearheading the agenda of sustainable and inclusive finance, will convene the second edition of the much-coveted Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) in Edinburgh, Scotland. Based on a strategic partnership...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2017 8:00 am

‘Foodex Saudi 2017’ Kicks off in November with Spanish Beef first participation

35 countries, 214 exhibitors with 520 brands are participating in the International Food and Beverage Exhibition “Foodex Saudi 2017” new edition launching from November 12-15 for four days at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, presenting latest products in the food sector. Haya...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2017 7:48 am

GOV HR Summit to focus on “people-first” initiatives and developing the national workforce

The 5th Annual GOV HR Summit, the regions’ leading human resource platform, will welcome a prestigious line-up of speakers including Her Excellency Maytha Al Habsi, Deputy CEO, Emirates Foundation for Youth Development, Ismail Abdulla, CEO, Strata, A Mubadala Company, Fatma Hussain, Chief...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 September, 2017 7:40 am

MENA Hotels Expands with Dubai Debut Opening MENA Plaza Albarsha Dubai

  Saudi-based hospitality and entertainment group Al Hokair has announced the expansion of MENA Hotels in the UAE with the opening of MENA Plaza Albarsha Dubai. The official ceremony was held last evening in the presence of Mr Majed Al Hokair, Vice Chairman of the Board of Al Hokair Group....

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 September, 2017 12:56 pm

International General Insurance Holdings Limited posts rising GWP for H1 2017 and growth in key lines of business

International General Insurance Holdings Limited today reported earnings for the first half 2017 year. The Group announced gross written premiums of $138.1 million for the first half of 2017 as compared to $126.8 million for the comparative period, an increase of 9%. Net profits amounted to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 September, 2017 5:35 am

Emaar to release units for latest residential project at Dubai Creek Harbor

Emaar on Sunday said it will start releasing units for 17 Icon Bay, its latest residential project at the six square-kilometer Dubai Creek Harbor being developed in a joint venture with Dubai Holding. Construction of the 41-story tower is expected to be completed by May 2021. Emaar has earlier...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 September, 2017 5:25 am

Longines Opens the Doors to its Relocated Boutique in the Dubai Mall

Illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Longines, marked the recent inauguration of its elegant new boutique at the Dubai Mall. The boutique which has been relocated from its previous location to a prime space in the main atrium, near the sprawling Aquarium is surrounded by other esteemed names from the...

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