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The Red Sea International Airport Takes Off with a Contract Award to Nesma & Partners and Almabani
Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2020 10:33 am
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world's most ambitious tourism initiatives, has awarded its largest value contract to date for airside infrastructure works for the destination’s international airport, set to open in 2022.  The contract was...
STC postpones its acquisition of Vodafone Egypt for second time
Technology & IT | Monday 13 July, 2020 4:10 am
The Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the Kingdom’s largest telecom company, said that it will need an additional two months to complete a deal to purchase a 55 percent stake in Vodafone Egypt.In January, STC was in agreement to buy the stake for $2.4 billion. In April, it extended the process for 90...
Mastercard’s Online Remittance Solutions supporting remitters, in Response to COVID-19
Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2020 4:06 am
As the world is witnessing an unprecedented lockdown in recent times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard has been enabling people in the MENA region to go online to transfer money faster and more securely than previously possible.  With Mastercard Cross-Border Services,...
Lincoln Navigator Charts the Course for Full Size Luxury SUVs to Follow
Cars & Autos | Monday 13 July, 2020 3:06 am
When the latest Lincoln Navigator announced itself as the benchmark for the luxury full-size SUV segment, it did so with the specs to back it up. Loaded with segment exclusives and best-in-class touches, the marque’s flagship large SUV is still the one to beat.Having saved 90 kg in body weight...
New Ericsson software makes the shift to Standalone 5G easier
Technology & IT | Monday 13 July, 2020 2:11 am
Communications service providers can now tap the full potential of 5G New Radio (NR) technology with the commercial availability of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Standalone 5G NR software for 5G mid- and low bands. The software became globally available to all customers in June.   With ...
Entertainment chief announces the resumption of entertainment centers activities in the Kingdom
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 July, 2020 2:04 am
Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Shiekh, Chairman of the board of directors of the Entertainment General Authority announced the resumption of entertainment centres activities in the Kingdom.The announcement followed the publication, on its accounts in the social media, of the authority's guide for the...
With Outstanding Performance, Display, and Audio, LG OLED TV is the Preferred Choice for Gamers
Technology & IT | Monday 13 July, 2020 1:14 am
LG Electronics has confirmed that its all-new OLED 48-inch CX TV meets the needs of professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts who care about image quality and fast responsiveness. With a display offering unprecedented detail, the fastest response rate of 1 millisecond, and connection ease and...
Saudis control 71% of key positions in private sector
Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2020 1:13 am
Saudis hold an overwhelming majority of 71.53 percent of the total managerial positions in the Kingdom’s private sector firms, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learned from sources.Government data showed that the number of Saudis holding key managerial positions in the private sector reached 144,450 while...
Get straight to The Pointe this DSS for fireworks, freebies and family fun
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2020 1:17 pm
The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah is all set for six weeks of family fun, dining offers and musical entertainment – including a stunning, three-night fireworks show – in celebration of Dubai Summer Surprises 2020.  The waterfront destination – famed for its dramatic setting and diverse...
La Perle to open DSS edition show with fresh new act, social distancing measures
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2020 1:10 pm
The region’s only renowned aqua theatre show to reopen after temporary closureUnbeatable DSS-special offer of AED 119 per ticket on family packagesUltimate La Perle Staycation with show tickets + Habtoor Palace Dubai offer from AED448It’s showtime! La Perle, Dubai’s most spectacular...
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