Technology & IT | Thursday 24 September, 2015 2:33 am

With iPhone launch, Apple eyes better customer connection

It’s not just another iPhone launch. This time, Apple is pushing not only a new device, but what it says is a new relationship with its customers. By offering for the first time monthly installment payments on direct sales and a new lease option for US customers, Apple is moving to help...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 5:18 pm

Deloitte announces 62,000 new hires and revenues of US$35.2 billion

Deloitte member firms (Deloitte) today reported aggregate revenues of US$35.2 billion for the fiscal year ended 31 May 2015 (FY15), representing 7.6 percent growth in local currency terms.    “Deloitte’s strong financial performance reflects the success of our...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:00 pm

Young participants selected for the Alitalia-Etihad Airways Cadet Pilot Program

 Alitalia today announced that it has selected 24 young participants aged between 18 and 27 years, to attend the joint Alitalia-Etihad Airways Cadet Pilot program.   More than 550 candidates applied to join the two-year training course, which will take place at Alitalia’s ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:40 pm

Tashkeel Fall Programme Presents Critical Practice Workshops, Design Leaders, and First Solo Exhibition

After a successful summer period, Tashkeel gears up for the fall season with a calendar of workshops, exhibitions and events. Under the Design Programme, industry specialists Glithero will conduct dedicated design workshop weekends, while Wissam Shawkat presents his first solo exhibition at...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:35 pm

EnvisionTEC Teams with Somos® to Develop High-Performance Materials

EnvisionTEC is proud to announce its collaboration with DSM’s product brand Somos®, a world leader in additive manufacturing material development. The partnership will allow both companies to advance their technologies and develop new applications.  “Somos® consistently...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:18 pm

Pilgrims throng Arafat for peak of Haj

Around two million white-clad Muslims on Wednesday poured into the vast Saudi plain where Prophet Muhammad had given his final sermon, for the peak of the Haj pilgrimage. Many of the faithful from around the globe camped at the foot of Mount Arafat where they slept, exhausted from their journey,...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 5:54 am

Patients from Madinah hospitals going on Haj in 34 ambulances

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has confirmed the success of plans for the gathering and movement of pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah for the Haj. He also pointed to the success of the transfer of pilgrims from hospitals to the holy sites within a medical convoy which was launched on Monday...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:59 am

Islam’s holiest mosques witness largest ever expansion in history

SAUDI ARABIA is celebrating its 85th National Day at a time when the largest ever expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah is nearing completion. The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is also witnessing a similar expansion. This year, the National Day falls on Arafat Day, when nearly two million...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:53 am

Massive changes in Mina bring cheer to pilgrims

Mina, which comes to life only once a year in Haj, is in fact a small city. As far as the eye can see, tents cover every open space. They are neatly arranged, row after row. In the sea of white, the historic Al-Khaif Mosque stands out with its brick-red minarets. The mosque is the center of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 4:25 am

UK supports new GCC infrastructure event

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the non-ministerial commercial arm of the UK Government, has been confirmed as an official supporter of the upcoming NATRANS Arabia 2015 conference, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 25-27 October, 2015. Billed as ...

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