Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2024 8:46 am

Alkhorayef Water inks SAR 87.2 mln contract with NWC

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co. (AWPT) signed a contract worth SAR 87.2 million (excluding VAT) with National Water Co. (NWC) for the operation and maintenance of water and sewage networks as well as their accessories in Buraidah, the company said in a statement to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2024 8:39 am

Qatar Takes the Helm: Presiding Over GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre

The GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre has stated that, commencing January 2024, the presidency of the Centre will be undertaken by the State of Qatar.  During the annual session of the Board of Directors, which initiates at the start of each calendar year and extends for a full year, His...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2024 8:38 am

Blue Ocean’s Upskilling UAE Nationals Initiative Spurs Growth Opportunities For Local Talent

Blue Ocean Corporation, the Middle East’s biggest management training services brand’s initiative of upskilling UAE nationals as part of its 25th-year celebrations, has amassed an overwhelming response from corporate clients across government, semi-government, and private sectors. The program,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 January, 2024 8:26 am

Housing rents to be paid only via digital channels starting Jan. 15: REGA

The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) announced that financial transactions related to rent payments will be carried out only via the rental services e-network (Ejar) as of Jan. 15, according to the Saudi Press Agency.   REGA said that the move covers all new...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 1:51 pm

Dulsco People, Assured Aviation Services Collaboration Sets New Standards for Airport Ground Service Equipment and Environmental Responsibility

Dubai-based Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions, and Energy Recruitment Solutions, announces its partnership with Assured Aviation Services, a pioneer in providing dry washing services tailored for aircraft and airport ground service equipment. This ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 11:59 am

MoHRE begins implementing Emiratisation targets on over 12,000 private companies with 20-49 employees

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has started implementing the Cabinet Decision to expand the scope of companies subject to Emiratisation targets, where more than 12,000 companies with 20-49 employees, are required to hire at least one UAE citizen in 2024 and another one in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 11:58 am

UAE enters 2024 with unwavering determination to extend principles of peace

Under the directives of its wise leadership, the United Arab Emirates enters 2024 with resolute determination to extend the principles of peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond by continuing to strengthen partnerships, enhance multilateral cooperation and foster meaningful...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 11:22 am

World of Coffee 2024 to host UAE National Barista Championship, UAE National Latte Art Championship

The World of Coffee 2024, a highly anticipated event in the coffee industry, is set to organise two distinctive national championships including ‘UAE National Barista Championship’ and the ‘UAE National Latte Art Championship’ targeting industry professionals. The third edition of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 9:11 am

Saudi Arabia's inbound tourism spending hits SAR 103B in 9M 2023

The Ministry of Tourism said that the Kingdom recorded the highest ever spending by inbound tourism until the end of Q3 2023, which reached SAR 102.6 billion, with 53% growth year-on-year (YoY). The travel surplus in the balance of payments rose by 72% YoY, reaching SAR 37.8 billion at the end ...

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Government | Tuesday 2 January, 2024 9:08 am

King Salman extends additional support for Citizen’s Account beneficiaries until 2024-end

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued directives on extending support for the Citizen’s Account Program beneficiaries until the end of 2024. Registration in the program will also remain open.  This came as part of the continuous efforts aimed at protecting eligible...

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