Government | Friday 2 October, 2020 7:14 pm

108,041 Umrah Permits Issued In 1 Week After Launch Of Umrah App

A total of 108,041 Umrah permits were issued after the launch of Eatmarna application on Sept. 27 until Oct. 1, 2020, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.Out of the total permits, 42,873 were issued to citizens while the...

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Business & Money | Friday 2 October, 2020 7:11 pm

Saudi Arabia exempts realty sector from 15% VAT, sets new tax at 5%

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a royal order early Friday relating to the real estate sector in the Kingdom.The order exempts real estate deals from a 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) and imposed a new 5 percent tax on transactions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.Commenting...

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Government | Friday 2 October, 2020 5:45 am

Dubai Customs Celebrates International Elderly Day

As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Dubai Customs organized a video gathering for the employees of the Government Department with a number of elderly people in cooperation with the Community Development Authority.  The meeting was to celebrate the International...

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Government | Friday 2 October, 2020 5:14 am

Royal Order Issued

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order as follows:First: Exempting real estate supplies made after the provisions in this order come into effect from value added tax (VAT).Second: Refund of the inputs' VAT paid after the implementation of the...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 2 October, 2020 4:00 am

Enthusiasts Of Unparalleled Heritage And Design Beauty Help Classic Lincoln Town Car Live Long Beyond Its Heyday

Despite the last chance Lincoln Town Car saloon rolling off the production line almost a decade ago – and the introduction of Lincoln-exclusive advanced technologies and a modern, luxurious, ‘Quiet Flight’ identity – desire and demand for the American classic has failed to wane.Mohammed Al...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 2 October, 2020 4:00 am

Star-studded Lineup Of Judges And Mentors Announced As Lexus Design Award 2021 Deadline Approaches

Lexus has unveiled its full lineup of judges and mentors for the Lexus Design Award 2021, and is reminding emerging designers that they have only a few days remaining to submit their entries before the 11 October 2020 deadline. Now in its ninth year, the annual design competition was established as ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 2 October, 2020 2:00 am

First Look: Honor Watch Gs Pro

Global smartphone brand HONOR announced earlier this month the launch the HONOR Watch GS Pro. For adventure lovers to fitness enthusiasts, this smartwatch makes outdoor training and pursuing fitness goals more productive and with more style. The announcement was made at the 2020 IFA technology...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 2 October, 2020 1:30 am

Accor Expands Its Footprint In Saudi Arabia With First Swissôtel Living Property

Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is marking another milestone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after signing a management agreement to expand its premium portfolio with the launch of the first the Swissôtel Living in the Kingdom. The group has partnered with Al Raya Estate...

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Technology & IT | Friday 2 October, 2020 1:01 am

Now More Than Ever, The Energy Efficiency Of Home Appliances Has Become A Necessity Rather Than A Preference

With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranking as the most energy-consuming country in the Arab world and the 19th globally, rationalizing energy consumption is no longer a preference; it is a necessity. The residential sector accounts for 41% of consumed energy, and demand for electricity in the Kingdom ...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 2 October, 2020 1:00 am

Pulling Power: How Ford’s Incredible Turbodiesel Engines Deliver the Torque and Efficiency That Owners Demand

Hard work demands a dependable engine, and the Ford Ranger’s reputation for rugged reliability is built on the strength of its globally-proven Duratorq turbodiesel engine range.Built at the Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa – the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCI...

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