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GCC ministers plan to build Smart Cities
Business & Money | Sunday 21 February, 2016 2:54 am
The Gulf authorities intend to adopt the ‘Smart Cities’ plan as part of the new housing projects being implemented in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in line with the policy of rationalization in the region, according to a Gulf official. Kuwait’s State Minister for...
The Fashion Walk showcases unique Emirati designs and talents
Beauty & Style | Sunday 21 February, 2016 1:25 am
CITY WALK, the dynamic open-air shopping and entertainment destination executed by Meraas, is set to host The Fashion Walk, a major design and fashion event that will feature the creations of Emirati female designers. The event, organized by creative media studio QUADRO, will be held from 18 to 22...
Children’s drawings decorate Riyadh Metro stations
Culture & Education | Saturday 20 February, 2016 12:21 pm
The Riyadh Development Authority (ADA) recently decorated 85 stations of the Riyadh Metro with 1,800 drawings of children about the project. The children had been asked to give their impressions of the multi-billion riyal project which is still under construction. The aim was to create awareness ...
Saudi student, 17, to lead project on children’s rights
Culture & Education | Saturday 20 February, 2016 12:19 pm
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has appointed a 17-year-old student to lead a project on creating awareness about children’s rights. Rawan Al-Marwani has been asked to get the views of young people, which would be used to create projects run by the HRC. She has been hosting a radio...
PNU develops 85 new programs for faculty
Culture & Education | Saturday 20 February, 2016 12:17 pm
Princess Nora University (PNU) has prepared 85 training programs for the current academic year.  In a statement, PNU said its faculty members, administrative staff and officials should take advantage of the programs. PNU is the largest university for women in the world. “The programs ...
‘King Salman’s vision for Riyadh bearing fruit’
Government | Saturday 20 February, 2016 12:15 pm
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar has confirmed the fruits of the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman when he was the governor in the region. During a visit to the Shoura Council on Wednesday, he said that the fruits of the king’s far-reaching vision that included...
DAMAC Properties Announces ‘AYKON City’
Business & Money | Saturday 20 February, 2016 11:59 am
DAMAC Properties has announced a major new project, destined to become another icon of Dubai’s real estate landscape.   ‘AYKON City’ is a six tower luxury project comprising Dubai’s first all-suites, 80 storey AYKON Hotel and Residences, a 63 storey DAMAC Maison...
Saudi Embassy in Turkey accredits 13 visa offices
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 20 February, 2016 11:24 am
The Saudi Embassy in Turkey has accredited 13 offices to issue visas and provide services, with the aim of boosting trade ties between the two countries.  The step has been taken to ease visa formalities for those who want to travel to Saudi Arabia and know its markets, especially Turkish...
India honors Saudi Haj guides for excellent service
Business & Money | Saturday 20 February, 2016 11:18 am
The Indian Haj mission honored five of the 28 Haj operators involved in providing services to Indian pilgrims on Thursday. The winning operators, called muttawifeen in Arabic, were Mamdooh Mohammed Amin Mahboob, Naif Najeeb Abdul Hamid Khan, Zohair Ibrahim Mohammed Hussain, Saeed Mohammed Saleh...
Egypt looks to expand F&B xport base and halal influence at Gulfood
Business & Money | Saturday 20 February, 2016 6:21 am
Egypt’s food and beverage industry is looking to expand its worldwide export footprint and leverage growing demand for halal products with a major promotion at next month’s Gulfood exhibition in Dubai – the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade...
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