Business & Money | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 10:39 am

Savings Made Easier with National Bonds’ Products, Services Now Available via MySky Platform

National Bonds Corporation (National Bonds), the leading UAE company specializing in unique sharia-compliant savings and investment programs for individuals and organizations, signed a collaboration agreement with MySky, the fastest-growing online payment and e-commerce platform in the UAE. MySky...

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Government | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 10:05 am

KFIP sets global benchmark in identifying major contributions

The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) has stated that it has adopted the highest international standards to identify the most valuable global contributions in the service of humanity as it began a comprehensive review of nominations for the 40th session of prestigious...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 9:43 am

Shoura discusses consumer protection law

The Shoura Council on Tuesday started deliberations on the draft uniform law for consumer protection in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The Council session was chaired by its President Abdullah Al-Asheikh. Minister of State and Member of Cabinet for Shoura Affairs Muhammad Abu Saq...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 9:41 am

‘Roads of Arabia’ exhibition inaugurated in Seoul

The exhibition “Roads of Arabia: Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia” was inaugurated on Monday at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul. It is a joint initiative of Saudi Aramco’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 6:22 am

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways names veteran exec interim CEO

The parent company of Etihad Airways has tapped one of its own executives to take over for the outgoing CEO who oversaw the Gulf carrier’s aggressive expansion and acquisition spree. The Etihad Aviation Group board of directors on Monday named Irish national Ray Gammell as interim chief...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 6:05 am

Ford’s Driving Skills For Life Teaches Invaluable Lessons in Dangers of Speed and Poor Night-time Visibility

Ford Middle East and Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co., the importer-dealer for the Ford and Lincoln brands in the Kingdom, this year partnered with King Saud University, Riyadh, and King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, to host the "Ford Driving Skills for Life" programme in the Kingdom of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 5:35 am

Doha Bank Exchange Traded Fund (Etf) in Final Phase

Qatar Exchange and HSBC organized the Annual Investment Forum 2017 on 8-9 May 2017 at New York Palace Hotel.  Mr. Rashid Ali Al-Mansoori, Qatar Exchange CEO   said, “Qatar exchange aims to provide more products this year to encourage investments from global investors. The...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 5:27 am

Afaf Sharif Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Palestine

Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education His Excellency Dr. Sabri Saidam at the Bethlehem Convention Palace. His Excellency honoured Afaf Sharif, the Palestine ARC champion who is in the 11th grade at the New...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 5:18 am

Passenger arrested after causing panic on Flynas plane bound for Cairo

An apparently mentally unstable man caused panic among passengers on an airliner heading for Cairo from Jeddah on Tuesday when he threatened to blow up the aircraft, airport sources said. The 61-year-old man, a retired textile worker from Egypt, was subdued by security staff on the plane, operated ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 5:17 am

Sheraa Partners with Crescent Enterprises to Develop Region’s Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

As part of its commitment to supporting the growth of socially-conscious entrepreneurs in the region, Sheraa - a launch pad for aspiring entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates – has entered in to an exclusive strategic partnership with Crescent Enterprises, the founding partner for...

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