Environment & Energy | Sunday 1 July, 2018 7:26 am

39 candidates pass medical and psychological exams in UAE Astronaut Programme

 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre announced that 39 out of 95 candidates passed the physical and psychological tests to qualify for the preliminary list of the UAE Astronaut Programme. The Programme was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 July, 2018 7:23 am

FATF discusses report on Saudi Mutual Assessment

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), in its joint meeting with the Financial Action Task Force for the Middle East and North Africa (FATF-MENA), held in Paris from June 24 to 29, discussed the Kingdom's mutual assessment report on AML/CFT and the proliferation of armaments prepared by...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 July, 2018 7:18 am

New $2bn project to boost Saudi heritage and culture

Work has begun on a massive Saudi heritage tourism project at Souq Okaz City in Taif  that will eventually cost more than $2 billion — nearly 90 percent of it invested by the private sector. The new city will have heritage centers, museums, recreational areas and a convention center....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 July, 2018 6:19 am

Local tourism, digital transformation on the rise in Saudi Arabia

A report issued by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) says that local tourism trips reached over 44.5 million in 2017, with total spendings around SR47.9 billion ($12.7 billion). Local tourism accommodation is experiencing a rapid growth, reaching a total of 7,385...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 July, 2018 5:09 am

Striking logo gives Saudi Crown Prince Camel Festival a racing start

The Saudi Arabian Camels Federation on Saturday launched the logo for the Crown Prince Camel Festival to be held from Aug. 11 to Sept. 2 in Taif under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The festival’s logo combines eye-catching images of camels and Taif roses, the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 July, 2018 3:48 am

(Al Suroor the first Saudi elected as vice chair of the world business organization)

The world business organization ICC elected three leadership positionsYassin Alsuroor the chairman of ICC Saudi as the first Saudi to be vice chair of ICC Globally and Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods company Unilever, as Chairand Ajay Banga, President and CEO of MasterCard, was as ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 July, 2018 2:46 am

Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest Officially Commences Today

The Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest formally begins May 25th, inviting designers from all around the world to send in their thematic interface designs. The contest provides a stage for the world's most talented theme designers to compete and put forth their most innovative and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 July, 2018 1:43 am

Homeworks SALE is now on!

The Homeworks SALE is now on until July 31. Customers can look forward to exciting promotions and offers across all categories with up to 50% off selected items.   Customers can enjoy exciting deals on quality products from outdoor living, gardening, homeware, paint and...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 July, 2018 12:42 am

Ericsson inspires over 500 young girls in the Middle East and Africa to explore careers in ICT

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continued to bolster its efforts in improving gender balance in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry through its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa. In line with the initiative, Ericsson engaged over...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 30 June, 2018 5:02 pm

ADNOC joins 2019 Abu Dhabi World Energy Congress to highlight its energy transition vision

 The UAE Organising Committee of the 24th World Energy Congress has announced today that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, will be a host sponsor for the 2019 Congress. Held every three years in select international cities, the World Energy Congress is the world’s largest,...

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