Government | Friday 16 September, 2016 3:54 pm

Preparing to go home

Having completed their Haj rituals with ease and comfort, many pilgrims are now preparing to leave the Kingdom after performing Tawaf Al-Wada (farewell circumambulation) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Some of them proceeded to Madinah to spend some time praying at the Prophet’s Mosque. In...

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Culture & Education | Friday 16 September, 2016 3:05 pm

This year’s book fair in Jeddah won’t be international

This year’s edition of the Jeddah Book Fair will not be an international one, according to sources at the Arab Publishers’ Association. One of the key reasons that led to this decision was the organizer’s refusal to reduce the rental rate of pavilions from $200 to $110 per square ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:23 pm

Fly to USA, Canada this winter with Turkish Airlines’ special fares

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for the sixth year in a row*, and flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, is providing its guests with special fares to USA and Canada this winter.    Valid for travel...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:10 pm

Stage set of 9th Paper Arabia 2016 from December 13-15 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre

Al Fajer information and Services announced that preparations are completed to hold the 9th edition of Paper Arabia that will be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from December 13 to 15, 2016.     Organizers of the show said that Paper Arabia 2016 demonstrates the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:04 pm

Etihad Airways Named Best International Airline

Etihad Airways was named ‘Best International Airline – Offline’ at the 2016 Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) National Travel Industry Awards held in Auckland on 10 September.   Voted for by the New Zealand travel industry, the award recognises the ...

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Government | Thursday 15 September, 2016 12:42 pm

Hajis start leaving Mina

The valley of Mina on Wednesday appeared serene. The din and bustle of the first two days of Haj had almost died down as many pilgrims left Mina for Makkah and Madinah. On Wednesday, the second day of Tashriq, the pilgrims who were in a hurry threw stones at the three walls symbolizing the Satan ...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:52 am

First ever all day shoes event hits the Middle East Brought by Marie Claire Arabia in partnership with Level Shoes!

This October Marie Claire Arabia is getting dressed SHOES FIRST™. Embarking on a multi-dimensional celebration of shoes, considered by many women to be the most important part of any outfit, the title has partnered with Level Shoes, the leading destination for footwear in the Middle East to...

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Sports | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:20 am

Football fans gear up for start of Arabian Gulf League live and exclusively on Abu Dhabi Sports HD

Football fans across the region are gearing up for the start of what looks set to be an explosive season of football as the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) starts on Friday, September 16, 2016. All matches can be watched on Abu Dhabi Sports and Dubai Sports channels, exclusively on OSN the region’s ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 September, 2016 9:59 am

Genetec Announces Mission Control—Situational Intelligence and Decision Support System

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions today announced Mission Control, a unique Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals in the Middle East with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualization, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:28 pm

Jumeirah Golf Estates recognized as a Top Real Estate Company in the Arab World

Jumeirah Golf Estates has been honoured by Forbes Middle East as a Top Real Estate Company in the Arab World, citing its contribution to shaping the country’s landscape as key to its accolade.   Senior executives from Jumeirah Golf Estates received the award at a gala dinner...

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