Cars & Autos | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:36 am

Al-Futtaim Honda sweeps automotive category awards from Service Hero

 Al-Futtaim Honda, the exclusive distributor of Honda vehicles, bikes, marine engines and power products in the UAE, has taken home two wins from the 2016 Service Hero awards ceremony.   Service Hero is the only national consumer service index in the Arab world which aims to advance ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 6:01 pm

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

  The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and is expected to reach US$1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre April 24-27. Bahrain witnessed an 8.4% increase in...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:15 am

Phase Two of Al Habtoor City Residence Collection Sold Out

 Al Habtoor Group Founding Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said that the second phase of the residential component of Al Habtoor City is sold out. Since the launch of the Residence Collection, in 2016, a total of 180 units have been sold. “Demand has been high,” said Khalaf...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:08 am

Haj flights will start arriving on July 24

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Wednesday that Haj flights for the annual pilgrimage of 2017 will start arriving on July 24 (Dhul Qaada 1). The last Haj flight will land at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Aug. 26 (Dhul Hijjah 4), the Saudi Press...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:06 am

Many pacts to be signed during King’s 31-day Asian tour

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will embark on a five-nation Asian tour next week. Several landmark pacts are expected to be signed during the 31-day long historic and unprecedented royal visit to East Asia.  Leading a strong contingent comprising several ministers and high...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 February, 2017 7:47 am

Food and Beverage sector in Jafza grows by more than 22%

Jafza participates at Gulfood Exhibition     Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza); a DP World Company and the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub for the Middle East region and Africa, has posted a 22.5% growth in foreign companies from the Food and Beverage Sector (F&B)...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:21 am

New Pearl Initiative Report Shares Best Practices to Develop, Retain Female Talent in Line with Saudi Vision 2030

Gender diversity in the workplace remains a key issue for employers in the GCC region. This is one of  the key findings of a new report developed by the Pearl Initiative, the UAE-based business-led non-profit organisation, and Sharjah Business Women Council, and launched in collaboration with...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:07 am

KSA puts up strong performance in military expo in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia put up a strong performance at the Idex International Defense Exhibition and Conference 2017 held last week. “Saudi Arabia’s strong showing was in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan,” Abdullah Al-Meleihi, board member of the Council of the Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:02 am

Saudi Arabia leads educational renaissance process in GCC: Saudi minister

Investors were urged Wednesday to stimulate economic change and work to enhance the labor market during the 6th Gulf Education Conference and Exhibition. The Federation of GCC Chambers at the University of Business and Technology hosted the event to create a competitive atmosphere among more...

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Healthcare | Saturday 25 February, 2017 7:59 am

Nahdi Launches ‘Pulse of Hope’ Corporate Social Sustainability Strategy

Nahdi, a leading Saudi pharmaceutical retailer, announced today the launch of its three-year Corporate Social Sustainability Strategy, “Pulse of Hope”, at a ceremony hosted by Nahdi’s CEO, Eng. Yasser Joharji in Jeddah in presence of HH Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Mansour bin...

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