Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 September, 2015 11:06 am

CENTRO SHARJAH ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HALAL TRAVEL SUMMIT

  The largest B2B gathering of global Halal travel specialists…  Centro Sharjah by Rotana is proud to announce participation as an exhibitor at the World Halal Travel Summit Exhibition to be held in Abu Dabhi from 19-21 October, 2015. With the Halal Travel Industry...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 September, 2015 11:02 am

APICS Announces Early Registration Deadline for APICS 2015 Dubai Conference

Today APICS, the premier professional association for supply chain and operations management, announced it will be hosting its second Middle East conference on 16-17 November 2015 at the Radisson Royal Hotel in Dubai. APICS 2015 Dubai will offer insights into how global companies known for supply...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 September, 2015 11:00 am

Voter registration ends tomorrow

The voting registration period for city council elections will end on Monday in all areas of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. A source said citizens will not be able to vote in the elections if they have not registered in respective constituencies where they...

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Government | Sunday 13 September, 2015 10:58 am

A hundred doors lead to the Prophet’s Mosque

The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah is the second holiest place of worship in Islam. Even though a pilgrimage to the mosque is not a religious obligation on Muslims, millions of them from all over the world who come to perform Haj or Umrah in Makkah annually visit Madinah to pay homage to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 13 September, 2015 10:52 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS DEPLOYS SAP’S SUCCESSFACTORS SOLUTION TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH

As part of a company-wide business transformation program, Etihad Airways is deploying SAP’s state-of-the-art, cloud-based solutions across its human resources, finance and procurement and supply management functions.   The technology transformation will enable Etihad Airways to...

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Government | Sunday 13 September, 2015 10:50 am

Tawaf on bridge suspended for safety of pilgrims

The circumambulation around the Kaaba (tawaf) on the bridge which is used as a temporary circumambulation platform especially for wheelchair-bound pilgrims and the elderly, will be temporarily suspended as a result of Friday's crane collapse tragedy, according to a source at the General...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 13 September, 2015 10:48 am

Microsoft names Brad Smith president and chief legal officer

 Microsoft has given longtime executive Brad Smith the title of president, as the company continues its transition to a new generation of leadership. Smith’s full title will be president and chief legal officer.  He has been Microsoft’s general counsel since 2002 and became...

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Healthcare | Sunday 13 September, 2015 10:47 am

Researchers urged to focus on cancer treatment

The 36th scientific meeting held between officials of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and King Faisal Specialized Hospital (KFSH) ended on Thursday with a call on all consultants and researchers to invest their expertise and their research alliance with civil society...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 13 September, 2015 9:43 am

EMC Highlights Federation Value at STC IT Day

Recognizes Saudi Telecom Company’s Futuristic Drive and Vision, Congratulates Their Remarkable Transition into a Revolutionary Service Provider   – EMC today announced its recent participation at the STC IT Day that was held on the 7th and 8th of September at the Executive...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 September, 2015 6:29 am

DP World and Parteners opened the Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) terminal

DP World, together with joint-venture partners APL, HMM, MOL and CMA-CGM, has officially opened the Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) terminal, providing the global supply chain with the most innovative and automated container terminal in the world.  DP World Chairman, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin...

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