Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 5:47 am

Experts say Makkah projects will spur an economic boom

 Government spending on development projects in Makkah such as the expansion of the Grand Mosque Project, which includes the first ring road, tunnels and buildings, will lead to an economic boom in the city, say experts. State spending on government projects, as well as expenditures on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:47 am

Saudi supercomputer on top 10 most powerful list

A Kingdom-based supercomputer has entered the top 10 list of the most powerful computers on the planet. The Shaheen II is based at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal.  The Cray XC40 computer is the 7th most powerful machine in the world, said the Top 500...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:07 am

Publicity of King Saud Foundation and the declaration of its statute

The Riyadh-based King Saud Foundation (KSF) has announced  its humanitarian activities as well as projects for the welfare of Saudi citizens.   In a statement, Prince Mishaal bin Saud, foundation president, said KSF’s...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 1:21 pm

PAYPAL EXPANDS GLOBAL BUYER PROTECTION TO COVER DIGITAL GOODS & SERVICES

PayPal is tapping deeper into the billion dollar digital market – as it announces the expansion of its Global Buyer Protection to cover purchases of digital goods and services. With immediate effect, customers now purchasing digital goods and services such as digital music, digital books,...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 12:16 pm

COCA-COLA FIGHTS STEREOTYPES THIS RAMADAN

This Ramadan, Coca-Cola hopes to tackle societal prejudice by inspiring the Middle East to remove the labels they put on people. Through this campaign, Coca-Cola encourages the world to see without labels, but instead to open their hearts and see with their hearts. Coca-Cola is removing its own...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 12:10 pm

Top priorities for consumer executives in the UAE - Growth, consumer trust and omni channel strategy and technology

KPMG’s third annual ‘Top of Mind’ consumer survey, in conjunction with the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), has found that growth and top-line expansion, consumer trust and a sound omni-channel strategy are the top priorities for consumer company executives - both globally and in the...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 12:07 pm

Intertek’s First Abu Dhabi Technical and Safety Training centre receives accreditation from IWCF

Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to industries worldwide, today announced that its first technical and safety training centre for oil and gas companies, located in Abu Dhabi, has received accreditation from the International Well Control Forum (IWCF). The centre will offer a...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 9:58 am

IWC BOUTIQUE ABU DHABI WELCOMES WINNERS OF VOLVO OCEAN RACE

Following their recent win at the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race, Azzam Skipper Ian Walker and his crew Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) paid a visit to the IWC Schaffhausen boutique in The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The IWC-sponsored crew of the racing yacht, Azzam (Arabic for...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 5:26 am

SEDCO Holding Group launches ‘Volunteer Your Skills’ program

 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, SEDCO Holding Group launched ‘Volunteer Your Skills’ program this Ramadan. It essentially relies on the goodwill and spirit of its employees. The group held two distinct initiatives to shape the values of community work and...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 4:28 am

King Salman to sponsor 2nd Women’s Business Forum

Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s aegis, the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) will organize the 2nd National Business Women’s Forum (NBWF-2015) in September. The two-day forum will be held under the theme “The reality of women’s investments in the Kingdom ...

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