Government | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 12:19 pm

King Salman to award $2,000 each to Saudis studying abroad

Tens of thousands of Saudi students studying abroad will each receive $2,000 from the government to support their education. King Salman approved on Wednesday a recommendation made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to grant students abroad on government scholarships and those studying at...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 9:37 am

Arab Women Forum launches in Saudi Arabia

For the first time ever, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the “Arab Women Forum” as part of the fourth edition of the “Top CEO Conference and Awards,” which is set to return to the country for the second time on April 10-11 at King Abdullah Economic City. The new forum...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 9:05 am

Flag Island Emphasises Importance of Healthy Family Lifestyle

Flag Island, one of Sharjah’s premiere tourist destinations, has announced its latest programme of activities, with an emphasis on fitness and wellbeing in keeping with its ongoing dedication to creating a healthy sports environment throughout the year for Sharjah’s residents and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 8:34 am

Nakheel issues ground preparation tender for PALM360

Master developer Nakheel is calling for ground preparation proposals for PALM360, the iconic, two-tower luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.   The works will pave the way for the construction of Palm Jumeirah’s tallest structure – a 260 metre...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:58 am

The Ruler of Sharjah to Witness Inauguration of International Government Communication Forum Today

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, will be gracing the opening ceremony of the seventh International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) with his presence at Sharjah Expo Centre, today (Wednesday).   Organised by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:56 am

Emaar Hospitality Group unveils ‘Vida Za’abeel’ hotel and serviced residences with 360-degree views of city’s landmarks

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has expanded the portfolio of hotel projects under its upscale lifestyle hotel and serviced residences brand, Vida Hotels and Resorts, with the new Vida Za’abeel, set centrally in Zabeel, a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:52 am

Sharjah’s Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council Continues Drive for Home-Based Artisan Businesses

As part of its highly successful programme to strengthen a creative manufacturing base within Sharjah for both modern and traditional crafts, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council’s Bidwa Social Development Programme has opened registration for a new series of vocational courses which will...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:33 am

SRC injects another SR1 billion into Saudi housing finance market

The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) continued its mission of helping develop the mortgage market for consumers with the injection of a notional amount of SR 1 billion with Amlak International. In SRC’s first refinancing deal of 2018, the agreement with Amlak includes portfolio...

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Government | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 6:15 am

Guterres praises KSA aid efforts as he welcomes Saudi crown prince to UNHQ

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised Saudi Arabia's global humanitarian efforts as he welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the organization's headquarters on Tuesday. Guterres expressed his appreciation for the humanitarian contributions in the world and to the Yemeni...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 March, 2018 5:29 am

Saudi finance minister outlines ‘challenging and multidimensional’ strategy for change

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan told the Saudi-US CEO Forum on Tuesday that the strategy for transformation was “challenging and multi-dimensional” but that if achieved, it will help robust economic growth and improve living standards in the Kingdom. Al-Jadaan was delivering...

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