Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:38 am

Dubai makes gains as favoured travel destination

Dubai: Dubai gained another spot to be placed fourth among the most popular destinations for jetsetters, according to a MasterCard survey.The city was also ranked as the third air hub in the world by international connectivity and the only one from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in the Top 10 air ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:16 am

BlackBerry introduces new five-inch all-touch smartphone in Saudi Arabia

Blackberry Limited, a global leader in mobile communications, announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in white and shadow grey in Saudi Arabia. Beginning today, consumers who want to get things done and companies looking for enterprise fleet renewals can now purchase the modern and powerful...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:11 am

Safe use of antibiotics

With most antibiotics readily available over the counter, people in the Kingdom often take them by self-diagnosing their illnesses and conditions, which in addition to the obvious likelihood of misdiagnosis, can cause more harm than good. Saudi health experts spoke to Al-Riyadh daily and warned...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:59 am

SEHAI granted accreditation by Japanese engineering college

The Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) in Diriyah in the Saudi capital has been granted accreditation by Japan’s Nippon Engineering College of Hachioji (NEEC). “The SEHAI curricula have met the accreditation requirements set forth by the NEEC,” Fahad S. Al-Harbi, SEHAI...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:54 am

Health Ministry unveils plan for Haj 1436

The Ministry of Health announced recently that it has drawn up a comprehensive plan to protect the health of Haj pilgrims this year, with a focus on infectious diseases.The plan was unveiled at the fifth meeting of the Haj preparatory committee held in Riyadh. Hussein Abdullah Al-Ghannam,...

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Government | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:36 am

ADP Traffic Showcases the dangers of using counterfeit and expired tires in Bakhit Al Nuaimi’s Majlis

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police recently showcased the dangers of fitting their vehicles with substandard, counterfeit or expired tires during an awareness-raising lecture in Al Ain. The lecture, which was organized by the directorate in coordination with the Saaed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:22 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND TOURISM MALAYSIA SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO BOOST TOURISM

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Tourism Malaysia today signed a global partnership agreement to boost inbound tourism to Malaysia by leveraging the airline’s global passenger network. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways and Tourism Malaysia will put...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 5 June, 2015 8:19 pm

Yas Mall wins ‘Best International Shopping Centre’

Yas Mall is proud to announce that it has won ‘Best International Shopping Centre’ at the tenth anniversary of The Global RLI Awards 2015, hosted at Meydan Gallery by the world’s only global retail and leisure magazine Retail & Leisure International.Judged on the mall’s exemplary customer...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 5 June, 2015 2:01 pm

Alitalia looks at the future and unveils its new brand, new livery and new products

Alitalia today introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, to the worldwide media, and to key business and institutional stakeholders. The new developments were unveiled at a major launch event at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, for more than 1,500 Alitalia...

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Healthcare | Friday 5 June, 2015 1:12 pm

ZULEKHA HOSPITAL EMBRACES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Patients, staff join forces in three-day water, energy-saving drive as part of ongoing sustainability programmeDubai, UAE, 5 June, 2015: Patients have joined management, doctors, nurses and other members of staff at Zulekha Hospital to mark World Environment Day in a series of initiatives to save...

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