Sports | Tuesday 29 September, 2015 1:22 am

Blatter to remain FIFA president until February

 FIFA President Sepp Blatter, under criminal investigation by Swiss authorities, plans to remain in his job until February and told staff at the world soccer governing body Monday that he had done nothing illegal or improper, Blatter's lawyers said. An emailed statement from...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 28 September, 2015 2:28 pm

All-New Nissan Maxima 2016 is Set to Reinvent Large Sedan Segment

Nissan has unveiled the all-new, game-changing Nissan Maxima 2016 for the Middle East today. The completely redesigned 8th generation model is the sportiest most powerful Maxima ever.   The all-new Nissan Maxima 2016 is set to re-define its segment as it brings head turning design,...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:28 am

Prayers held in Saudi Arabia during lunar eclipse

Prayers were held in Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Monday morning during a Lunar eclipse which will not be seen for another 18 years. Prayers were held by most mosques in the Kingdom in accordance with the Prophet’s (pbuh) traditions. A total lunar eclipse combined with a so-called...

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Government | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:23 am

Seven-day Al-Mashaer operations come to close

As the seven-day operations of the Al-Mashaaer Train came to a close Sunday, Haji Zaki Mohamad is a relieved man. Entrusted with the task of mobilizing a total of 423 Malaysians to Makkah for the operations, Zaki, deputy director of operations (manpower and administration), said all staff...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:19 am

Train for pilgrims’ Makkah–Madinah travel by end of 2016

Buses will no longer be used for transporting pilgrims to and fro Makkah and Madinah when the Haramain Highspeed Railway commences operation by December next year, according to an official of the Haramain Railway project.  The official said that a total of 35 trains will be used to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:15 am

‘Thailand Halal Food Show’ in Riyadh

 Lulu Hypermarket has kicked off the ‘Thailand Halal Food Show 2015’ at all its outlets in Riyadh. The ‘Thailand Halal Food Show’ will run till Sept. 30. The Halal Food Show is another initiative by Lulu to bring together all the diverse tastes and flavours of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:13 am

Saudia starts return journeys for pilgrims with 667 flights

Saudi Arabian Airlines has completed preparations to fly pilgrims back home to various destinations around the world which started on Sept. 27 following the end of the annual pilgrimage.  Assistant general manager for public relations and official spokesman for the carrier Abdul Rahman...

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Government | Monday 28 September, 2015 10:12 am

Saudi youth volunteers help ease Haj for pilgrims with cold drinks

With the participation of 25 young Saudi volunteers from Riyadh, Makkah and Jeddah, a Saudi team distributed 150,000 water and juice cans besides other relief work like spraying cold water on pilgrims exposed to high temperature during this year’s Haj.  The team leader of the group...

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Technology & IT | Monday 28 September, 2015 9:55 am

New Philips monitor offers great Quad HD pictures 
on compact 25-inch

MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, launches a new 25-inch monitor with AH-IPS LED display with Quad HD resolution. This means crystal clear images on a compact screen. The monitor contains 65% recycled plastics and its housing is PVC- and BFR-free,...

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Technology & IT | Monday 28 September, 2015 9:51 am

Cisco to Demonstrate How Digital Business Transformation will deliver Secure IoE Strategies

Cisco announced today, that it is participating in the 35th anniversary edition of GITEX Technology Week 2015 with an expanded and focused presence this year. As part of its GITEX plans Cisco will showcase how implementing a digitization strategy will enable Middle East countries and organizations...

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