Healthcare | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:53 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS HOSTS ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN FOR STAFF

Etihad Airways is hosting a week-long anti-smoking campaign among its UAE-based workforce to coincide with World No Tobacco Day which takes place tomorrow (Sunday 31 May). The campaign activities, which will be run throughout the airline’s Abu Dhabi offices and accommodation buildings, aim to...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:43 am

Energy efficient fridges now mandatory

Government inspectors will start checking stores starting Sunday to ensure they are stocking energy efficient refrigerators and freezers.Dealers had until Thursday this past week to comply with new regulations issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This is part of the government’s...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:41 am

Special security at mosques during Ramadan

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance (MIAECG) announced here Friday that its mosques across the Kingdom are ready for the upcoming month of Ramadan. Security measures will be beefed up to protect mosques following the two attacks. These security measures come in the wake...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:39 am

SCTA to develop geo-tourism

In a major initiative to promote geo-tourism, a niche market with considerable growth prospects at the global level, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) organized a trip for trainees from the sector in order to help diversify domestic tourism.Geo-tourism has a distinctive...

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Sports | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:22 am

AL-HILAL UNVEIL NEW HOME KIT

Nike has officially announced the launch of the new Al Hilal 2015-16 Home Kit. The partnership between the Kingdom’s most supported football club and the renowned global brand continues with the famous iconic blue jersey. The new home shirt is a modern classic design. The shirt, shorts and socks ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 9:37 am

Riyadh lines up tourist attractions for summer

A tourism campaign will be launched on June 8 to encourage Riyadh residents to spend their summer vacations in the city, rather than abroad.“The campaign will be held under the auspices of the Council of Saudi Chambers, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquity (SCTA) and the office of the Riyadh...

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Healthcare | Saturday 30 May, 2015 9:27 am

Qatar International Medical Congress 2015 Ends with a Massive Success

As the Qatar International Medical Congress (QIMC) 2015 nears its end, the event is a massive success, marked by the overwhelming support and participation of the exhibitors, sponsors and speakers, as well as the impressive number of visitors that attended the exhibition.Setting a benchmark for...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2015 8:51 am

More homes, less furniture: Ministry

The Housing Ministry plans to delay furnishing government-built homes, to focus on providing more units for citizens.The aim is to reduce the waiting list for homes, buy more land and provide further loans to Saudis, according to a report in a local publication recently. Furnishing would be dealt...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 May, 2015 12:03 am

Barwa Bank awarded by Euromoney for Innovation in Islamic Finance

Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, has been recognized by the Euromoney Awards for Innovation in Islamic Finance 2015 for its lead role in international Sukuk issuance. Against a number of criteria across key metrics including innovation, cross border...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 May, 2015 3:09 pm

Red Hat Extends Enterprise Management for OpenStack with CloudForms 3.2

Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced Red Hat CloudForms 3.2, the latest version of its award-winning solution for managing private and hybrid clouds. CloudForms 3.2 delivers innovative management features that enable customers to...

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