Business & Money | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:48 am

SAMA restricts credit card cash withdrawals

Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has tightened restrictions on cash withdrawals from banks using credit cards in an effort to head off any consumer debt problems. “The move by SAMA is in line with global best practice that is mindful of consumers and their protection,” commented...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:12 am

UAE Motorists Urged to Adopt Fuel Efficient Vehicles in Reaction to Fuel Subsidy Revision

In reaction to the UAE government recently revising fuel subsidies, industry experts today urged motorists to adopt fuel-efficient vehicles to save on petrol costs and support the UAE’s sustainable transportation agenda.   Starting on 1 August 2015, the UAE Ministry of Energy,...

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Healthcare | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:05 am

Aster Medcity Wins JCI Accreditation for World-Class Healthcare

The Joint Commission International (JCI) awarded the coveted Gold Seal of Approval to Aster Medcity for exceptional standards in healthcare and patient safety. Known as the gold standard in global healthcare, the JCI Accreditation is awarded only to the best hospitals in the world after...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 August, 2015 1:01 am

GOIC hosts a meeting to discuss a methodology to assess the performance of Saudi SMEs

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) held a meeting to discuss a project to develop a comprehensive annual methodology to assess SMEs in Saudi Arabia at the Organization’s headquarters in Doha, Qatar from the 27th till the 29th of July 2015. The Saudi Ministry of Commerce...

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Business & Money | Monday 3 August, 2015 12:29 am

Ooredoo and The Leo Messi Foundation Continue Global Expansion of Mobile Health Clinics

Ooredoo’s Mobile Health Clinic initiative, which was launched with the Leo Messi Foundation in 2013, has continued to expand its reach across Ooredoo’s footprint, aiming to touch more people’s lives in underserved communities.    At the beginning of Ramadan,...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 2 August, 2015 4:44 pm

Nissan backs epic cross-continent road trip of discovery for Dubai adventure photographer

Nissan has thrown its weight behind a Dubai-based photographer and adventurer on an extraordinary and physically demanding three-month road trip from the UAE to Romania.   In the true spirit of Nissan’s mantra, Innovation That Excites, Award-winning lensman Catalin Marin will take...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 2 August, 2015 11:57 am

Ericsson leads European Union 5G standardization projects

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) continues to spearhead 5G system development as coordinator of the new METIS-II EU project to develop the overall 5G radio system design and roadmap recommendation for 5G standardization.   On a strategic level, METIS-II will provide the 5G collaboration framework...

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Sports | Sunday 2 August, 2015 11:55 am

ADIDAS REVEAL THE NEW MANCHESTER UNITED HOME KIT

adidas has today reunited with Manchester United to reveal the new home kit for the 2015/16 season. Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world. The club has 659 million fans globally, making it one of the world’s most-supported football...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 2 August, 2015 11:30 am

Revolutionary Collection From the House of Samsonite

The Spin Trunk – Volumax is a revolutionary piece of modern day luggage. Light, sleek and stylish, the Spin Trunk has an opening style that is quite like the softside range of luggage. The flip opening is a breakthrough innovation that enhances volume and functionality. The Spin Trunk, made ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 2 August, 2015 11:27 am

NWC launches SAR 162 million water network in Taif to serve 14 suburbs

NWC said it has completed several water projects in Taif for the municipality that serves a number of suburbs as part of strategic plans for developing infrastructure and raising operational efficiency in the water and environment sectors according to the highest quality standards and operational...

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