Business & Money | Sunday 24 June, 2018 10:02 am

Visa-DED Security Week helps consumers understand their role in securing digital commerce in the UAE

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, and the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V), today launched “Security Week” in the UAE, a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect...

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Sports | Sunday 24 June, 2018 9:57 am

Lausanne Tourism Announces Athletissima 2018

Lausanne Tourism, the official board for tourism in Lausanne, Switzerland today announced that the 41stedition of Athletissima will be held at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium on 5th July, 2018. Athletissima, an international athletics meeting is an integral event of the IAAF Diamond League and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 24 June, 2018 9:55 am

Moroni, the capital of Comoros Union has become the new destination of Turkish Airlines in Africa

Turkish Airlines flying to the most countries in the world, has added Moroni which is the biggest city and the capital of Comoros Union to its network as of 18 June 2018.  Moroni flights of the flag carrier will be operated three times per week and it will be in connection with Seychelles ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 24 June, 2018 7:19 am

Saudi pledges ‘measurable’ oil supply boost as OPEC, Russia agree deal

OPEC agreed with Russia and other oil-producing allies on Saturday to raise output from July, with Saudi Arabia pledging a “measurable” supply boost but giving no specific numbers. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries had announced an OPEC-only production agreement on...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 June, 2018 7:16 am

Three million Saudi women ‘on the roads by 2020’

Several Shoura members, diplomats and rights activists have hailed the landmark decision of the Saudi leadership allowing women to drive, which will cut reliance on foreign workers and boost job growth in the Kingdom.  “It will empower women and also change the employment landscape of ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 24 June, 2018 5:17 am

Have faith and drive, women told

June 24 is a red-letter day for Saudi Arabia and its womenfolk. The lifting of a ban on women driving is yet another milestone on the road to female empowerment.  In a bid to encourage women to hit the roads, the General Entertainment Authority, the General Department of Traffic, Saudi...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 24 June, 2018 4:21 am

New investment models needed to boost MENA oil, gas competitiveness 13 hours ago 42 views

New investment models will encourage optimal development in the oil and gas sector, Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum told OPEC ministers and industry leaders at the OPEC Seminar in Vienna last June 20. The private sector in MENA can be an important partner in oil and gas development, helping...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 June, 2018 3:20 am

Special parking facilities for women

Many neighborhoods have created special parking sections for women and families. To celebrate the awaited day, shopping centers in Riyadh announced that they will give free parking for women. Auto companies have seized the moment with ads marking the end of the ban, and private parking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 June, 2018 2:22 am

ADIB wins seven EMEA Awards

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has received an unprecedented sevens awards, across both house and deal categories, at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, held in London, UK. In the Islamic finance category, ADIB won: ‘Best Islamic Finance House’;...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:24 pm

Road safety event for female drivers launched in Saudi Arabia

A three-day recreational and educational event for women about driving cars was launched on Thursday by the director of the Riyadh Traffic Department, Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Kharsan, and Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) CEO Nasser Sulaiman Al-Nasser. The event was held at Riyadh Park Mall in...

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