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MENA M&A Market Stalls, During 2Q2015, Well Behind Its 3-Year Rebound
Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:44 pm
The MENA M&A market markedly regressed during 2Q2015, well behind its prolonged 3-year revived activity. The overall 12-month activity now falls short from a sustained and marked rebound mainly due to the regional political turmoil which is cited amongst the major factors weighing on investor...
Enjoy the treats of Eid, the right way.
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:40 pm
As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, it’s the time for bigger celebrations with Eid. But while you might be ready to enjoy the sweets and delicacies after a month of fasting, your body might not be.    During Eid, the consumption of sweets and sugar-coated dishes...
Qatar Airways Migrates Systems to the Ooredoo Data Centre
Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:32 pm
Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have expanded their strategic partnership, with the national airline moving both its primary and backup data to Ooredoo’s cloud-hosting platform.   As part of the migration, Qatar Airways has moved its systems and infrastructure to the world-class Ooredoo...
United Arab Emirates University is now an official IELTS test Centre
Culture & Education | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:31 pm
His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, signed a cooperative agreement with the British Council for the accreditation of the Center for Continuing Education at UAEU to hold IELTS tests, starting in July, 2015. The aim of this agreement is to...
 Enjoy the authentic hospitality of Ramadan with Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:20 pm
Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya is offering guests an authentic Ramadan experience with a scrumptious Iftar buffet at the hotel’s LaMode restaurant. The menu is filled with dishes replicating the authenticity of the region with a soup station, cold and hot mezze assortments, Arabic mixed grill and ...
Samsung Electronics Unveils Xpress C430/C480 Color Printer
Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:00 pm
Samsung Electronics announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of color printers and multi-function printers. The series include C430/430W single-function color printers, C480/480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, and scan, and C480FN/C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with additional faxing...
Saudia to address passengers as guests
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 6:32 am
The Saudi Arabian Airlines has approved the five-year strategic plan for 2015-20. The main highlight of the plan is that the airline will use the word ‘guest’ in place of passenger. “Instead of the words passengers, travelers and customers, all those who take advantage of the...
700,000 pray at Prophet’s Mosque
Government | Sunday 12 July, 2015 6:15 am
More than 700,000 people offered prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque on Friday, which could be the last Friday of the current holy month of Ramadan if the Shawal crescent is sighted Thursday. Abdul Wahid bin Ali Al-Hattab, director of public relations at the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques,...
Taxi fares spiral in Makkah
Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 4:14 am
Taxi fares in Makkah have significantly increased due to the Ramadan rush, particularly at the time when the holy month is coming to an end. Drivers are overcharging those who have come to Makkah to perform Umrah, particularly on the route to and from the Holy Mosque during rush hours, when they...
King launches key Grand Mosque expansion projects
Government | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:00 am
 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman launched on Saturday night five giant projects that are implemented as part of the third Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque. The expansion projects include the King Abdullah Expansion Structure, courtyards, tunnels, buildings for service...
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