Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 7:58 am

Saudi Arabia and Egypt continue strong IPO performance in H1 2015

H1 2015 saw 11 IPOs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, raising capital of over US$2.4b, according to EY’s MENA IPO Eye – H1 2015. Deal volume decreased by 31% and proceeds raised decreased by 1% in H1 2015, compared with H1 2014. Egypt and Saudi Arabia witnessed the...

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Government | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 5:28 am

300,000 e-visas issued to foreign Haj pilgrims

The Haj Ministry, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, has issued more than 300,000 Haj visas electronically to Haj pilgrims from abroad, local media said on Tuesday.  Issa Rowaas, Haj Ministry director-general and supervisor of the electronic portal, was quoted as saying that the...

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Government | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 5:23 am

Surveillance cameras to monitor new mosques

All new and larger mosques in Jeddah must install internal and external surveillance cameras under new directives announced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. These measures will allow the ministry to monitor all activities and ensure no extremist speeches and sermons are being delivered,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 5:21 am

Jobs boost as HRDF signs deals with 23 universities

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has signed agreements with 23 universities in the Kingdom to help graduates find jobs in the local market, thanks to the initiative by the Ministries of Labor and Education.  Ibrahim Al-Moaiqel, director general of HRDF, signed the accords with...

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Sports | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 4:01 am

Coca-Cola takes to YouTube with Derby Al Riyadh video to fuel new friendships

The Coca-Cola Company recently extended its award winning ‘Share a Coke’ campaign with a spin off entitled “Derby Al Riyadh” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Launching the campaign on social media, Coca-Cola released a video on YouTube featuring two iconic Saudi football...

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Sports | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 3:48 am

Panasonic Announces Sponsorship of Brazilian Athletes and Sugarloaf Mountain

With the countdown now to one year until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Panasonic Brazil (PANABRAS) has announced that Panasonic Corporation and PANABRAS have signed an agreement to be the official technology partner for Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain. As part of the agreement, Panasonic is ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 2:37 am

Nissan Patrol Announced as the Official Vehicle of the UEFA Super Cup in Georgia

As the official automotive sponsor, Nissan will be providing a fleet of cars that will be used to support activities and programs around the UEFA Super Cup match taking place on August 11, 2015. The Nissan Patrol, dubbed “Hero of all Terrains in Life”, will be the iconic model and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 12:12 am

Oman Air-Cargolux Cooperation Adds Second Flight To Chennai

The partnership between Oman Air and Cargolux, launched in April 2015, introduced a second frequency to Chennai from 11th August 2015.    The addition of Chennai to the Oman Air Cargolux network is the cooperation’s latest step in expanding its air freight services from Oman...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 3:51 pm

Avoid Skin Cancer, this Summer

With the increase of temperatures this summer and the rising risks behind excessive sun exposure, experts are warning from the several negative effects of the sun’s ultraviolet radiations. Although sun exposure can be a great source of Vitamin D yet it can be a major cause of skin...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 3:40 pm

Top Qatar companies and stakeholders back MEED transport forum

Top Qatar companies and stakeholders are lending their support to the MEED Qatar Transport Forum. This forum, endorsed by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in Qatar and hosted by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will take place at the Sheraton Resort...

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