Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:16 pm

Union Bancaire Privée completes its acquisition of Coutts activities in Asia

Union Bancaire Privée ("UBP") completed the transfer of Coutts International's activities in Singapore and Hong Kong on 11 April 2016. This is the final stage in the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's international wealth management business which operated under the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:08 pm

EY announces finalists and judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2016 in Saudi Arabia

EY announced the Eight entrepreneurs shortlisted as finalists for the Saudi Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) award. The award honors noteworthy, high-growth Saudi entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and remarkable success in their businesses and communities alike. The event will be held on the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 April, 2016 6:16 am

Madinaites hope new mayor to take steps to beautify the city

Citizens and residents of the Prophet’s City are hopeful that new Mayor Abdul Rahman Al-Hadlaq would expedite work on about 150 stalled residential plans in the city and take initiatives to implement a number of vital projects to change the city’s face and provide world-class services...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 April, 2016 5:08 am

Education ‘key priority’

Education remains a key priority of the government led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, to ensure that students have skills that can contribute to economic growth, said Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman recently. “Today we celebrate your graduation, and tomorrow...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:39 am

Aston Martin unveils the DB11: the latest in an illustrious bloodline

A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:09 am

Kingdom ‘rules out’ oil output cut ahead of key meeting

Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi appeared to rule out cutting his country’s oil production in remarks published Wednesday, days ahead of the crucial Doha meeting aimed at propping up crude prices. Asked about the Kingdom’s position on reducing output, Naimi said: “Forget about...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:02 am

Samsung Pay Continues Global Momentum in 2016

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., announced that Samsung Pay, the most accepted mobile payment service that works at the majority of merchants, has reached a global milestone – about five million registered users processed over 500 million dollars in the first six months, showing a strong...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 April, 2016 3:39 am

Oman Air Celebrates Launch Of Second Daily Service Between Muscat And London

Business leaders, Omani journalists and senior managers from Oman Air have gathered in London to celebrate the launch of the airline’s second daily, non-stop and direct service between Muscat and London Heathrow.   The first flight of the new service took place on Tuesday 12th...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 3:01 am

Arabian Automobiles Company Promotes Passenger & Vehicle Safety

Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship automotive division of AW Rostamani Group and exclusive dealer for Nissan and Infiniti in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, launched an exclusive Service campaign for its customers highlighting the importance of vehicle maintenance and its impact on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 April, 2016 2:59 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND AVIANCA SIGN CODESHARE PARTNERSHIP

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Avianca, one of Latin America’s leading airlines, have announced a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on Avianca operated flights between Bogota and...

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