Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 7:41 am

Godiva to introduce new flavours for Ramadan

Godiva, the Belgian chocolate manufacturer, said it was getting ready to commemorate Ramadan and Eid with new products that include new seasonal flavours, and new packaging.“We’re seeing increasing demand for our products particularly in the gifting season at the end of Ramadan for Eid, and we...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 5:39 am

Visa Inc. and Verifone Join Forces to Accelerate Omni Commerce Globally

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), and Verifone (NYSE: PAY), a leader in point of sale payments, today announced a partnership that will enable merchants to offer their customers a more streamlined, secure purchase experience across digital and face-to-face commerce environments, often referred to as omni-channel ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 6 June, 2015 3:18 am

Maserati supports Harley-Davidson Jeddah Chapter for safe driving

Over 50 bikers of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group (H.O.G.) Jeddah Chapter gathered recently for a drive event that was supported by Maserati vehicles to head the convoy, not only as a safety measure but also to lend the event an added flair. The Maserati models on tour where Ghibli, Quattroporte & ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 2:32 am

Coca-Cola Produces World’s First PET Bottle Made Entirely from Plants

The Coca-Cola Company today unveiled the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo - Milan. PlantBottle™ packaging pushes the boundaries on sustainable innovation by using groundbreaking technology to create a fully recyclable plastic bottle made from ...

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Sports | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:45 am

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING AIMS FOR A MAGNIFICENT SEVEN OF IN-PORT RACE PODIUMS

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) – the emirate’s Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) competing team – will be boosted by one of Portugal’s biggest sporting stars in Lisbon this weekend, as the Azzam crew looks to secure a seventh podium finish in the In-Port Race Series (IPRS) of the epic race. The IPRS...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:38 am

Dubai makes gains as favoured travel destination

Dubai: Dubai gained another spot to be placed fourth among the most popular destinations for jetsetters, according to a MasterCard survey.The city was also ranked as the third air hub in the world by international connectivity and the only one from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in the Top 10 air ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:16 am

BlackBerry introduces new five-inch all-touch smartphone in Saudi Arabia

Blackberry Limited, a global leader in mobile communications, announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in white and shadow grey in Saudi Arabia. Beginning today, consumers who want to get things done and companies looking for enterprise fleet renewals can now purchase the modern and powerful...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:11 am

Safe use of antibiotics

With most antibiotics readily available over the counter, people in the Kingdom often take them by self-diagnosing their illnesses and conditions, which in addition to the obvious likelihood of misdiagnosis, can cause more harm than good. Saudi health experts spoke to Al-Riyadh daily and warned...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:59 am

SEHAI granted accreditation by Japanese engineering college

The Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) in Diriyah in the Saudi capital has been granted accreditation by Japan’s Nippon Engineering College of Hachioji (NEEC). “The SEHAI curricula have met the accreditation requirements set forth by the NEEC,” Fahad S. Al-Harbi, SEHAI...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:54 am

Health Ministry unveils plan for Haj 1436

The Ministry of Health announced recently that it has drawn up a comprehensive plan to protect the health of Haj pilgrims this year, with a focus on infectious diseases.The plan was unveiled at the fifth meeting of the Haj preparatory committee held in Riyadh. Hussein Abdullah Al-Ghannam,...

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