Business & Money | Friday 2 August, 2019 4:13 am

Emaar Malls records 6% growth in revenue to AED2.2 billion in H1 of 2019

From January to June 2019, Emaar Malls, the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties, recorded a three percent increase in net profit of AED1.130 billion (US$308 million), compared to the net profit of AED1.102 billion ($300 million) during the same period in...

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Healthcare | Friday 2 August, 2019 4:05 am

107 open-heart surgeries conducted on Haj pilgrims, Saudi Health Ministry says

The Ministry of Health said its hospitals in Makkah and Madinah have so far conducted as many as 107 open-heart operations on pilgrims during this Haj season, 683 dialysis procedures, 35 binocular operations and 219 general surgeries. The report said that 1,024 pilgrims checked in with...

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Culture & Education | Friday 2 August, 2019 3:59 am

Al-Haramain Train Takes First Group of Pilgrims From Madinah to Makkah

 Al-Haramain Express train launched the first pilgrims' voyage with more than 170 pilgrims from different nationalities heading for Al-Rusaifa station in Makkah. A number of pilgrims expressed thanks and appreciation to the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the good...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 2 August, 2019 2:15 am

Abu Dhabi to host 'Kids' Choice Awards', 'World of Nickelodeon'

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with Viacom International Media Networks to bring the 'Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards' and 'World of Nickelodeon' to the UAE capital for the next five years. The first Nickelodeon KCA Abu Dhabi will...

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Business & Money | Friday 2 August, 2019 2:00 am

SAGIA Signs US$200 million MoU With UNIBIO and Local Partner EDHAFAT

SAGIA announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Denmark-based biotechnology firm Unibio, along with its local Saudi Arabian partner Edhafat, worth US$200 million. As part of the MoU, Unibio has committed to commence development of a facility in Saudi Arabia that will...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 August, 2019 2:03 pm

National Identification Number enrolment centre opens for Nigerians residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  VFS Global launches centre in Jeddah city on 29 July 2019 for the convenience of Nigerians residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Another centre scheduled to open in the capital city of Riyadh in the near future    As part of the endeavour to support the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 August, 2019 1:58 pm

Saudi Arbian Airlines (Saudia) Welcomes Hajj Guests From All Over the World

SAUDIA is currently in the midst of the Hajj season whereby an increase of nearly 10% more guests is projected, over last year’s figures. The Hajj guest traffic is being carried on both regular scheduled commercial flights, as well as dedicated charter flights. There are 15 leased widebody ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 August, 2019 1:54 pm

Dell Technologies adds Russia to its Digitally Advanced Markets in Middle East, Turkey and Africa region

News Summary: Digital transformation continues to play a fundamental role in shaping the future of digital economies across key markets in the Middle East, Russia, Africa and Turkey (MERAT) region Mohammed Amin, Sr. Vice-President, META will oversee Russia with the aim of helping customers...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 August, 2019 1:47 pm

The clock is ticking: Only 100 hours to grab your favourite Nissan at unbeatable value

There are only 100 hours to drive home on your favourite Nissan car at never-before prices as Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive distributor for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is offering customers the opportunity to buy their...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 August, 2019 1:24 pm

ENBD REIT announces Q1 NAV of USD 255 million; active leasing strategy protects occupancy

      ENBD REIT (CEIC) PLC (“ENBD REIT”), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, has announced its Net Asset Value for its first quarter ended 30th June 2019. ENBD REIT’s NAV ...

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