Government | Thursday 11 July, 2019 10:40 am

High-tech ‘smart’ cards to keep Hajj pilgrims safe and secure

Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued wearable high-tech smart cards in a pilot program being launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The cards will store the pilgrims’ personal information, health status, residence and Hajj tour details. They will also be...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 July, 2019 10:15 am

Saudi Arabia ranked second among G20 countries for telecoms expansion

Saudi Arabia has been ranked second among the G20 group of leading nations for the development of its telecommunication services. According to global radio spectrum allocation reports, the Kingdom made the largest breakthrough among G20 countries in terms of the amount of radio spectrum awarded...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 July, 2019 10:15 am

Saudi Arabia’s SNAD program disburses SR90m to 4,700 beneficiaries

The SNAD Mohammed bin Salman program has announced the disbursement of more than SR90 million ($24 million) to 4,700 beneficiaries. Since its launch, the program has disbursed more than SR300 million to more than 15,000 Saudis, as part of its aim to support newlyweds, promote knowledge and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 July, 2019 10:10 am

Arkema to further extend its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the acquisition of ArrMaz

  Arkema completed the acquisition of ArrMaz, a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure markets with a strong presence in Saudi Arabia. Thanks to this acquisition, Arkema will support the development of its customers in the region with top...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

Dubai’s residential market to remain buyer and tenant-friendly

Dubai’s tenants and end-users are continuing to benefit from reduced apartment and villa sales prices, as well as a softening rental market, a trend expected to continue for the remainder of the year, according to the latest research from leading international real estate services firm,...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

Audi Q8 leads H1 Sales Growth for Audi Middle East

Audi Middle East 2019 sales have seen solid growth for key models during the first half of 2019 and especially for the new Audi Q8, the halo model of the Q Range. The Q8 has been the biggest seller for 2019 and represents 20% of the total volume. Other winning models include the A8 with a 36%...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

Brain Foods for Kids: Top 5 Foods You Must Add to Your Kid's Diet

It's back to school time! This year why not empower your kids and encourage them to take good care of their health, and be mindful of what they eat. Inculcating healthy eating habits is extremely important and much better when done at a young age. Keeping this in mind most parents these days...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

Splash opens new store at Al Wahda Mall

Middle East’s leading fashion retailer, Splash Fashions is now open at Al Wahda Mall Abu Dhabi offering shoppers in the Capital the best of cutting-edge street style fashion in a retail space of approximately 14,000 sq ft.   Considered a trend-setter in the region, Splash offers an ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud appointed as champion of Generation Unlimited

HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, has been appointed as a champion of Generation Unlimited, the global partnership working to prepare young people to become productive and engaged citizens.   Launched in 2018, Generation Unlimited is a...

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Sports | Thursday 11 July, 2019 12:00 am

Telecom Egypt and Ericsson showcase 5G immersive sports experience in Egypt

  Soccer fans get a glimpse of how the game-day experience will change to enable a world-class experience in stadiums Demos based on AR, VR, and MR on a 5G network allow fans to enjoy an immersive sporting experience This offer is a continuation of the success of the two...

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