Technology & IT | Sunday 4 October, 2015 7:37 am

GITEX Shopper 2015: 35,000 cutting-edge gadgets on display

GITEX Shopper 2015, the largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show in the Middle East, is now under way with top regional distributors and power retailers adding to the stellar line-up of exhibitors. The eight-day shopping extravaganza features more than 35,000 cutting-edge...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 October, 2015 7:12 am

1.5m jobs created for Saudi youth in 2014

The Ministry of Labor created 1.5 million jobs for young Saudi men and women in 2014, a six percent rise from the previous year. This is according to Labor Minister Mofarrej Al-Haqbani, who said the ministry has been working on several measures to ensure Saudis are employed, including revising...

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Government | Sunday 4 October, 2015 7:10 am

Shoura to vote on new housing plan

The Shoura Council will vote on the recommendations of the Housing and Services Committee at its 53rd session in Riyadh on Monday. The recommendations include a request to the Housing Ministry to put forward its time schedule for providing affordable housing for citizens. The council will also...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 October, 2015 6:02 am

New management structure at Audi Middle East

Enrico Atanasio, 57 years old, has been appointed as Director of Audi Middle East based in Dubai. With over 30 years of global experience within the automotive industry, he joins the regional subsidiary following his role as the Marketing and Network Development Director of Audi Saudi Arabia....

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 October, 2015 1:54 am

Mobily adds Al Borg Laboratories as a Partner for Neqaty program

Mobily adds “Al Borg Laboratories” to its loyalty program “Neqaty”. The addition brings increased diversity to the program that offers valuable services for subscribers of Neqaty, which is considered the best loyalty programs to serve customers in the region. Al Borg...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 October, 2015 1:38 am

Dovish Fed offers limited respite for EMs

Emerging Markets (EMs) have continued to suffer from capital outflows, even after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided not to increase interest rates on 17th September (as we predicted in a previous commentary, Markets could tilt the Fed towards postponing its rate hike). All else being equal, lower...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 3 October, 2015 2:52 pm

Seiko opens first-ever Premium Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo

Leading watchmaker Seiko, opened the first-ever Seiko Premium Boutique at Tokyo's elite shopping district of Ginza recently.   Designed to serve as a show window for Seiko's three luxury brands - Grand Seiko, Credor and Galante, the exclusive outlet will present some of the...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 3 October, 2015 3:35 am

Mate S phone, Huawei Watch unveiled in Middle East

IN the presence of around 500 media, VIP guests and partners from around the region at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, Huawei unveiled their latest flagship devices — the Mate S and W1 Huawei Watch.  The evening soiree included an entertaining program of special performances with the...

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Government | Saturday 3 October, 2015 3:33 am

Makkah Municipality begins cleaning operation in holy sites

The municipality in Makkah has started carrying out its post-season cleaning operation plan in the holy sites that aims to keep the environment clean after the end of the Haj season.  The municipality will collect and dispose of garbage as soon as possible. The cleaning works will continue...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 3 October, 2015 3:30 am

Saudis winning top social media awards

Saudis have recently scooped several top awards for their use of social media, demonstrating their talent and commitment to issues affecting their communities. In March, a Saudi won most of the awards at the prestigious social media Arab Pioneer Awards in Dubai. The Kingdom claimed 14 awards in...

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