Business & Money | Thursday 8 December, 2016 11:16 am

Deploying Smart Grids can help Saudi economy diversify from oil and gas

The utilities sector has historically under-invested in information technology (IT), but an increasing number of utility companies in the MENA region are waking up to the benefits of smart technology – particularly smart grids, a Booz Allen Hamilton report has found. In Saudi Arabia,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 December, 2016 11:08 am

Chicken classics win airline catering awards

Leaders in the inflight-catering industry have been honoured at the 35th annual Mercury awards, part of SIAL 2016, during a ceremony attended by the top suppliers in the global travel catering industry.     The awards recognise the very best in in-flight catering and cover a...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 8 December, 2016 11:03 am

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Set to Drive Business Opportunities as Investment in Renewables Reaches Record High

The 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is on track to be the most important in the event’s history for driving commercially focused action, said industry leaders at a press event today.   Hosted by Masdar, the forthcoming ADSW theme is ‘Practical Steps...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 December, 2016 9:47 am

Pre-eminent business and government leaders from across Asia converge at The Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave as all eyes turn towards Asia

Hon. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Najib Razak, will inaugurate The Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave as an ascendant Asia takes centre stage One of the most important economic phenomena that our generation has been witnessing is the emergence of Asia as an economic...

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Government | Thursday 8 December, 2016 9:00 am

First GCC-UK Summit concludes

The first GCC-UK Summit, which took place alongside the 37th GCC Summit, confirmed the depth of partnership and cooperation between the Gulf bloc and Britain. The leaders agreed to launch the GCC-UK strategic partnership to foster closer relations in the political, defense, security and trade...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 December, 2016 9:00 am

Saudi Arabia among top donors to World Bank fund for poor

Saudi Arabia is among the top donor countries with total contributions to the World Bank and its programs for poor countries exceeding $2.2 billion.  “The World Bank expects more Saudi contributions as the bank is in the final round of negotiations with 50 donor countries including the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 8 December, 2016 3:32 am

The Fourth Edition of Sharjah World Music Festival to Start in January

The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival organized by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), will run from the 6–14 January 2017, in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 13...

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Sports | Thursday 8 December, 2016 2:46 am

Saudi Arabia owners experience Passione Ferrari in an action-packed day

The Dubai Autodrome International Circuit played host to a very special motor sports event last weekend, where Ferrari Owners from Saudi Arabia participated in Passione Ferrari Track Day, an annual track event involving a series of driving activities. The event was organized by Fast Auto Technic,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 4:30 pm

NAMA organizes honoring ceremony for its Life Skills “Sekak” teacher-empowerment project participants

Bringing its 5-day intensive training program to fruition, Nama Center, a member of Qatar Social Work Foundation, organized yesterday an honoring Ceremony for the teachers who participated in its “Sekak” project, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).  The event was...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 3:19 pm

Etihad Museum Open to the Public Starting 7th January

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced that the Etihad Museum, will open its doors to the general public on 7th January 2017. As the Museum is currently welcoming senior officials and VIP delegations...

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