Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:42 am

First time in 10 years pupils to attend schools in Ramadan

Despite requests by parents to close schools before the advent of Ramadan (May 27), the Ministry of Education remains firm on its decision that final term examinations will begin on Ramadan 9 (June 4) and schools will close for summer vacation on Ramadan 24 (June 19). In 10 years, this is the...

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Healthcare | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:39 am

King Saud University, Health Ministry sign MoU on cooperation

King Saud University (KSU) and the Health Ministry have agreed to exchange experiences in the fields of training, research and development, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Deputy Health Minister Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhuaili and KSU Rector Dr. Badran bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar signed a...

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Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:36 am

Arab News to host panel on ‘Middle East’s perception problem’

Perceptions about the Middle East will come under the microscope this week at a panel discussion hosted by Arab News. The event, held at the Top CEO Conference and Awards, will probe the region’s image in Europe and wider world at a time of deep global division and upheaval. Titled...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:34 am

25,000 Tatweer buses back on streets

About 25,000 buses on Sunday began transporting about 1.2 million students to their schools and back home in various regions of the Kingdom after the end of the mid-year vacation. The Tatweer (Development) Company, which is the executive arm of the Ministry of Education for school transport, has ...

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Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 6:05 am

Clinova appoints Muscat Pharmaceutical Trading LLC to represent its O.R.S Hydration Tablets in the UAE

Clinova, a global consumer healthcare company developing O.R.S Hydration Tablets announced its strategic agreement with Muscat Pharmaceutical Trading LLC – a trading company importing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, surgical disposables and FMCG goods. The agreement gives Muscat...

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Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 5:09 am

CENTREPOINT PILOTS ITS ‘STORE OF THE FUTURE’ CONCEPT AT DOHA FESTIVAL CITY

Centrepoint, Middle East’s largest fashion retailer, heralds the future of its retail stores with its re-designed concept format at Doha Festival City. The new store, launched on April 5 2017, is one of the cornerstones of the shopping mall with a retail space of 58,092 sq. ft. split on 2...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 1:01 am

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in U.S. flights

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for six consecutive years according to recent Skytrax results, presents adjustments in order to further ensure a pleasant travel to the United States. Turkish Airlines now extends Business Class free on-board internet services to economy passengers in...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 5:31 pm

DMS rolls-out brand makeover and renewed brand mantra

Making the announcement at the opening of the STEP Conference 2017, held on April 5-7, Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, revealed their new brand identity and renewed brand mantra “Tap the full potential of your story”, amidst much fanfare...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:25 pm

Julphar announces full year 2016 financial results

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced it has closed the year 2016 with sales of AED 1.45 billion. Despite the challenging and rapidly changing market environment, Julphar continued to perform...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:22 pm

Milliman to launch Global Takaful Report 2017 at 12th edition of World Takaful Conference

The 12th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC), convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, will serve as a platform for the exclusive launch of a unique report by one of the world’s largest actuarial and consulting firms. Milliman will present The Global ...

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