Government | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 11:18 am

Saudi crown prince launches ambitious Red Sea tourism project

 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday announced the launch of an international tourism project in the Kingdom under the name of the Red Sea Project, which will be built in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse natural spots. The project is to be undertaken by the Public...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 11:16 am

Medical evacuation aircraft transport 1,001 cases in 6 months

: Medical evacuation aircraft during the first half of 2017 transported 1,001 cases inside and outside Saudi Arabia. The project emanates from directives by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman within the general strategy for developing the armed forces. The director general for...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 11:15 am

CITC chief says Saudi Arabia to harness Chinese expertise to develop IT sector

 Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Ruwais, the governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), said under a program dubbed “Seeds for the future,” the Kingdom will use Chinese expertise to develop its telecommunications industry. Al-Ruwais spoke to Arab News following ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 10:13 am

Regional banks urged to consider assurance of capital numbers

  The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has urged banks in the Middle East to follow its newly published framework for assuring bank capital numbers. The framework aims to deliver confidence in the resilience measures being undertaken by regional banks. Drawn...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 6:38 am

The UAE to Welcome the Arab Region’s First Silent Book Exhibition in Sharjah

The second Silent Book Exhibition, curated by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), was launched in Rome in 2015 and is being brought to the UAE for the very first time by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) this August. Now a prestigious internationally touring...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 5:57 am

Sharjah Takes Big Step towards Official Recognition as UNICEF Child Friendly City

Sharjah has taken a big step forward to becoming an officially recognised Child Friendly City following a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) and UNICEF Gulf Area Office. The agreement, which was signed at Sharjah Baby Friendly Office - the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 5:20 am

15 single individuals at risk of developing infertility problems seek fertility preservation options in Abu Dhabi

Fertility Physicians in Abu Dhabi successfully managed 15 cases of unmarried young women and men at risk of infertility in the future for different reasons, including the diagnosis of intractable diseases or autoimmune diseases that require long-term treatment that affects their fertility, or...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 5:10 am

The 2017 INFINITI QX60 Redefines Vehicle Safety with Cutting-Edge Technologies

Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, unveiled last year the completely redesigned QX60 to the region. For MY2017, the model features additional enhancements that are aimed at...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 4:48 am

The Trump Estates Park Residences at DAMAC Hills boasts park views and promises the finest in luxury lifestyle living

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, today launched The Trump Estates Park Residences, an exclusive collection of exquisite villas that enjoy unobstructed views of the parks in DAMAC Hills. The luxury gated community boasts four bedroom, two floor bespoke villas,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 August, 2017 4:27 am

The first-ever UNITE with Tomorrowland sets temperatures soaring in Dubai

The Festival City Arena was packed with a party crowd full of energy which didn’t stop dancing all night. UNITE with Tomorrowland Dubai at Festival City Arena on 29th July 2017 was definitely a never-seen-before phenomenon in Dubai. Festival-goers set out on this unforgettable journey with...

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