Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:20 am

Riyadh to host three summits during Trump visit

Three key summits will be held during the historic visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom, according to well-informed sources. Saudi and US officials held preparatory meetings last Monday and Tuesday to give final touches to the visit, US officials have said. Riyadh will host the...

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Government | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:18 am

Saudi Arabia, Belarus agree to exchange judiciary experiences

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Belarus have recently signed a deal to exchange information and experiences on judiciary issues. Mansour Al-Qufari, Saudi ministry undersecretary for International Cooperation and Legislation, and Sergei Zadiranand, first deputy justice minister,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:17 am

58% of Effat graduates land jobs

The president of Effat University has said 58 percent of the university’s graduates are employed in various jobs in the Kingdom or abroad. Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail was speaking at a graduation ceremony at the university on Thursday. “The number of our graduates has reached 1,300...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 9:12 am

QNB Group inaugurates its Riyadh branch in Saudi Arabia

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has inaugurated its branch in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Senior bank officials and distinguished representatives from the banking and business sectors attended an inauguration ceremony held under the patronage...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 May, 2017 8:08 am

Dubai Investments records net profit of AED 289 million in Q1 2017

Dubai Investments records net profit of AED 289 million in Q1 2017   Dubai, May 7, 2017: Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments conglomerate listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced net profit of AED 289 million in the first quarter of 2017,...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 6 May, 2017 11:08 am

AUS students’ technical prowess wins honors at EmiratesSkills National Competition 2017

American University of Sharjah (AUS) students displayed their technical skills by winning gold and bronze medals at the EmiratesSkills National Competition 2017 held recently in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). EmirateSkills, a part of WorldSkills, is an organization...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 May, 2017 11:05 am

Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.

  Middle East Airlines (ME) and Turkish Airlines (TK) signed today a codeshare agreement. The agreement will be effective as of May 15th, covering routes between Turkey and Lebanon, and expanding the travel opportunities for the passengers of both airlines. The signing ceremony took...

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Government | Saturday 6 May, 2017 10:55 am

Dubai Customs celebrates Labour Day

Dubai Customs celebrated the International Labour Day, observed every year on May 1st, with a number of events as part of its responsibility and commitments towards its labors in its different customs centers and departments. The CSR section at Dubai Customs’ Corporate Communication, in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 May, 2017 10:52 am

Invest in Sharjah and Euromoney Emirates Conference Announces Outstanding Line-Up of Speakers

  The UAE’s upcoming Euromoney Conference, organised and co-hosted by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), has named its key speakers and attendees, which include 35 of the leading finance and investment experts from across the region and beyond, with more than 350 confirmed...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 6 May, 2017 10:49 am

Sony Mobile achieves profitability goals this year

Sony Mobile Communications has shown strong global financial performance by reporting a profit of 10.2 Billion Yen (US$ 91 Million) this year, as per financial results from the company.   Continuing its growth trend, Sony Mobile expects to increase annual smartphone unit sales by 1.9...

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