Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:50 pm

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Desalination “Crucial” to Achieving Water Sustainability in the GCC

GCC utility providers and businesses must invest in energy efficient water desalination to reduce the carbon footprint and hefty expenses associated with increased power consumption, urge experts.   Driven by the launch of the Global Clean Water Alliance, which was announced by Abu...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 4 January, 2016 1:19 pm

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Top Safety Designations to Key Nissan Models for 2016

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized four Nissan vehicles with Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) or Top Safety Pick (TSP) designations for 2016. These latest announcements underscore Nissan’s commitment to continuous improvement to passenger safety across its entire...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 11:00 am

Red Sea Mall and Etaam Launch Food Perverseness Campaign

In a leading initiative towards community service that is derived from the profound belief to endorse social responsibility, especially by top corporate, Red Sea Mall management has signed a corporation agreement with "Etaam" for food saving awareness. The philanthropy organization...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 10:53 am

Honeywell launches new Gas Safety Control Systems to optimise industrial safety, productivity among ME industries

Representing the next evolution in industrial safety, Honeywell’s(NYSE:HON) recently launched its new generation of gas control systems - Touchpoint Pro and Touchpoint Plus that deliver increased flexibility, cost savings and greater data intelligence to wide range of...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:19 am

Saudi stocks gain as banks rise

Middle East stock markets were mixed in quiet trade on Sunday with Dubai falling as Emaar Properties was sold after a fire at one of its luxury hotels. The Saudi and Egyptian markets gained, supported by large-cap bank stocks. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index gained 0.6 percent in...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:17 am

Energy reforms to hit Maaden’s 2016 profit by SR120m

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) said that changes to energy and gas feedstock prices announced by the government last week would reduce its profit in 2016 by around SR120 million($32 million). The company said in the bourse filing that it would continue implementing its strategy to boost...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 9:14 am

KKIA reports high growth

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) disclosed on Sunday that more than 22 million passengers arrived in the airport in 2015, indicating a high growth rate in the total number of passengers. The announcement came as the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) prepared to announce new,...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 January, 2016 7:16 am

First blind councilor registers in Riyadh

Director of the Blind Charitable Society in Riyadh Mohammad Al-Shweiman registered himself as the first visually impaired member of the Riyadh Municipal Council after Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdulatif Al-Ashiekh appointed him to the position. Al-Shweiman has a BA in Shariah from...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 3 January, 2016 2:53 pm

Mobily Continues Offering free Internet bundles with Prepaid Recharge

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) is continuing with its offer of free internet bundles with each recharge of its prepaid packages. The minimum denomination of recharge, to avail the offer, stands at 10 riyals only. A recharge of SR 10 will provide free internet with 100 MB data limit, while a recharge of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 January, 2016 1:44 pm

GCC Investors Considering Poland’s Lucrative Residential Property Sector

Poland is witnessing growing interest from Middle Eastern buyers to invest in its key residential property market amidst a surging economy. Poland is the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and is predicted to join the G-20 list of the largest economies in the world by...

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