Government | Saturday 19 August, 2017 1:02 pm

264,000 more pilgrims from abroad this year

The number of foreign pilgrims performing Haj this year would be highest in history, according to sources at the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. Saudi authorities have made flawless and elaborate arrangements to receive the largest number of pilgrims in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and to...

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Government | Saturday 19 August, 2017 1:00 pm

MoH announces decrease of infectious diseases in Saudi Arabia

There has been a decrease in the incidence of infectious diseases in the Kingdom, according to the Ministry of Health. Ministry spokesman Meshal Al-Rubaian said the incidence of mumps went down by 87 percent compared to 2000; pertussis or whooping cough decreased by 78 percent; and neonatal...

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Government | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:59 pm

Saudi Civil Defense says 17,000 personnel deployed to serve Hajj pilgrims

The General Directorate of Civil Defense in a press conference yesterday announced the designation of more than 17,000 highly trained personnel, supported by 3,000 advanced vehicles, to provide pilgrims with the highest levels of safety during Hajj. Maj. Gen. Hamad Al-Mubaddel, director of the...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:38 pm

Marina Mall hosts Back to School fashion show

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, the capital’s leading shopping destination, is welcoming the new school year with a ‘Back to cool’ fashion show on 18 and 19 August. Children under 13 are invited to make their way to Marina Mall in their trendiest outfits for a chance to strut the runway ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:25 pm

OSN moves up a gear with launch of flexi-priced TV streaming service, WAVO

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, today announced its all-new online and mobile app entertainment platform, ‘WAVO’ – which is now available to download and enjoy from the App Store and Google Play.     WAVO builds on the pioneering model of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:15 pm

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Celebrates Rollercoaster Day

Today, August 16, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi celebrates National Rollercoaster Day in typically thrilling manner. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi team joined the celebration before starting their duties for the day.  Themed rollercoaster cupcakes delighted the guests who were part of this...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:13 pm

Ebony and Ivory (Dubai) introduces Bovory – an exotic brand of ladies handbags that inspires cultural connections

Just when ladies handbags had nothing new to say… here comes Bovory -- the distinctive range of handbags with a unique personality. These are handbags like no other, handcrafted from the world’s finest leathers and designed to perfection.The name is a happy merger between the colours...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 19 August, 2017 12:07 pm

BIOPHARMA ACADEMY’S FIRST TRAINING PROGRAM SUCCESS PAVES THE WAY FOR INSPIRING MORE SAUDI TALENT

After its first successful session in Riyadh, the Soft Skills program will make its way to Jeddah on August 27-31 2017 to upskill Saudi students and graduates from institutions including King Abdulaziz University, Batterjee Medical College, Jazan University, Tainah University, Taif University, Umm...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 19 August, 2017 11:08 am

Apple CEO makes $2 million pledge to fight hate

Apple is donating $2 million to two human rights groups as part of CEO Tim Cook's pledge to help lead the fight against the hate that fueled the violence in Virginia during a white-nationalist rally last weekend. Cook made the commitment late Wednesday in an internal memo obtained by The...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 August, 2017 5:07 am

Looking for a job? Mafraq Hotel is Hiring!

Mafraq Hotel, Abu Dhabi’s premier resort-style destination is gearing up for an Open Day Interview set to hire new talents. A variety of full-time jobs will be available for interested applicants. The hotel will conduct interviews on the 21st of August, between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for...

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