Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 4:19 pm

“How pharmacy practice has transformed in the region”

The pharmacy practice in the GCC region is seen by many experts to have made great progress over the past years, especially in the last decade. In the past, the pharmacy profession is believed to have a “dispensary” function, as shared by Dr. Adeline Saba, Pharmacy Manager from Corniche ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 2:42 pm

Qatar Rail’s tunneling operations enter the Guinness World Records Book

Marking a milestone for large-scale transport projects in Qatar and across the region, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), the company overseeing the construction of Qatar’s integrated railway network, has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:46 pm

The Arab Women in Leadership Summit raises the bar for women professionals in the GCC

The 2nd Edition of the Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit organized by MICE Quotient has concluded with an inspiring message for women in the UAE. The event, held in Dubai recently, was organised with the support of Dubai SME as the official Government Partner and sponsored by ADIB...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:33 am

Social media frenzy ‘hurting Saudi market sentiment’

 A top Jeddah-based economist has cautioned Saudi stock market investors against being influenced by rumors spread by social media. “Social media keeps us connected. But there is a negative side,” said Basil Al-Ghalayini, CEO of BMG Financial Group. Al-Ghalayini and Sami A....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:29 am

Food and water availability at holy sites assured for pilgrims

The municipality of Makkah has made sure that all pilgrims are provided with enough food and water and other needs during the five or six days that they will be performing Haj. “The municipality has designated 643 locations in Mina as well as in Arafat and Muzdalifa where the pilgrims could...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:25 am

Mashaer users can be increased to 500,000

The number of Al-Mashaer Train passengers can be increased to 500,000 when necessary and there are contingency plans in place for this purpose, according to Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs. All departments in the ministry are ready to provide top-notch services to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 4:39 am

King Salman and Saudis ‘compete to serve pilgrims’

Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Saudi Arabia Dya-eddin Said Bamakhrama, ambassador of Djibouti, has hailed the security and the stability along with welfare that Saudi Arabia provides for the pilgrims. Speaking from Mount Arafat,  Bamakhrama said Saudi Arabia enhances development in...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 September, 2015 4:30 pm

Middle East Cities turn to Metro as Traffic Congestion Grows

Under the patronage of H.E Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority, the 11th Annual MENA Rail & Metro Summit will be held from 5-7 October 2015 at The Address Marina, Dubai His Excellency Dr. Abdullah...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 September, 2015 4:11 pm

GITEX Shopper celebrates 25th edition with AED 3 million in prizes

Packed with cutting-edge gadgets at unmatched prices, the biggest names in consumer technology and a record number of prizes, the 25th edition of GITEX Shopper is set to be the best ever in the show’s history.   Taking place from 3 - 10 October 2015 at Dubai World Trade...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 September, 2015 2:08 pm

Back-to-school spending increases for 63% of parents in Saudi Arabia

Just under two-thirds (63%) of school parents in Saudi Arabia claim their back-to-school spending has increased by 5-10% in 2015 compared to the previous year.   Data released by YouGov from parents interviewed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the run up to the new academic school...

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