Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 10:33 am

Riyadh Travel Fair 2017 eyeing to target the millennial market

Why not explore the world instead of lying on the couch? This year, Riyadh Travel Fair the largest travel and tourism exhibition & congress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide platform to trade visitors and the general public on youth travel options. Tour operators, tourism associations ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 9:06 am

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled inaugurates, reviews development projects

Following his annual tour of the coastal cities of Qunfudah and Ardiyat on Sunday, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said the total cost of completed and ongoing projects in the area are estimated at more than SR3.8 billion ($1.01 billion). Qunfudah projects cost SR1.6 billion, Ardiyat projects...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 8:57 am

New tax regime to boost Aramco IPO value

Saudi Arabia approved Monday a new tax regime for oil and natural gas producers in the Kingdom, which will boost Saudi Aramco’s valuation as it plans to sell shares in its initial public offering (IPO) next year. Under the new regime, hydrocarbon companies in Saudi Arabia will be taxed...

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Government | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 8:52 am

King Salman, King Abdallah witness signing of key pacts in Amman

Saudi King Salman and Jordan’s King Abdallah on Monday attended the signing ceremony of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoU) and joint investment deals worth billions of dollars. The agreements, signed by government officials from the two sides, include establishing a...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 5:33 am

AURAK Receives Visit from Association of Arab Universities

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) has received a visit from a committee from the Association of Arab Universities (AARU). The delegation consisted of Dr. Ghalib Al Rifai and Dr. Turki Obaidat, and Dr. Sultan Abu Oraibi, secretary general of the AARU, who was also guest of ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 5:07 am

Future Cities Show 2017 to bring smart energy solutions to the UAE

In today’s era, smart energy solutions are a prerequisite for the socio-economic development of the country. The smart energy solutions not only provide access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy solutions, but also drive the country towards its sustainable development...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 4:30 am

NEW MOTORSPORT BUSINESS PARK AT DUBAI AUTODROME

Work is under way on a new hub for the UAE motorsport industry as part of the commercial transformation of MotorCity and its showcase venue, Dubai Autodrome. Developed by Union Properties and Multilink Contracting, the 6,000 square metre Motorsport Business Park, located in the centre of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 4:30 am

“Business for Better” provides students AED 200,000 seed funding to launch start-ups

Students and graduates from UAE-based universities can now pitch their innovative ideas for prizes worth AED 200,000 in seed-funding as part of “Enterprising Youth: Business for Better,” an initiative launched by American University of Sharjah (AUS), Al Ansari Exchange, Western Union,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 4:10 am

Dubai Investments assets in manufacturing grows to AED 3.05 billion; contributes to UAE’s non-oil GDP

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has achieved consistent growth in its manufacturing business with total assets in the sector increasing to AED 3.05 billion, constituting 19% of the company’s total assets...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 28 March, 2017 4:00 am

‘Sharjah Baby-Friendly Emirate Campaign’ Driving Healthcare for Mothers and Children

As part of its long-standing vision to improve the prospects and enhance the futures of younger generations, Sharjah has made great strides in protecting the rights of its children and ensuring their well-being and safety. Drawing on the emirate’s achievements in the welfare of children,...

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