Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:57 pm

WCU: Commodities relieved by weak dollar but Opec haunts oil

Commodities with the exception of energy traded higher this week not least due to a welcome boost from a weaker dollar. The Opec meeting in Vienna created a nervous backdrop for oil while gold traders remained transfixed on the potential negative impact of a near certain December US rate...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:52 pm

Mobily and Saudi Electronic University Dammam, Launch Free Trainings for Android App Developers

Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" in collaboration with Dammam based Saudi Electronic University, launched the second phase of free training course for App developers. This session focuses upon training for programming smart devices running on Android operating system. The training seeks to target ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:43 pm

Sadara Successfully Starts Up First Solution Polyethylene Plant in the Middle East

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the world’s largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, has successfully started up its first production plant, moving on schedule from the construction to the operational phase.   Sadara’s first product – Linear Low...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:12 pm

Ericsson officially launches its first hardware and software distribution Centre in the Middle East

  Ericsson officially inaugurated its first telecom equipment hardware and software distribution centre in the Middle East in a form of a ribbon cutting ceremony under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, and Chief Executive Emirates ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:07 pm

Hyundai Creta 2016 NEW Compact SUV launches in Saudi Arabia

the 3 Saudi official dealers for Hyundai motors, Al Majdouie motors, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, & Al Walan trading company has announced the launch of the new Creta, its new sub-compact SUV, in Saudi Arabia . This addition to the Korean manufacturer’s car line-up marks the brand’s ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:53 pm

Etihad Airways James Hogan Named One Of The 25 Most Influential Business Travel Executives In 2015

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognized as one of the 25 most influential business travel executives by Business Travel News (BTN), the premier industry publication for corporate travel...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:45 pm

International Water Summit 2016 Brings MENA Water Security into Focus

The International Water Summit (IWS) 2016 is set to attract global experts, decision makers, and business innovators to address the impending water demand and supply gap in the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities to ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:37 pm

Mobil 1 sponsors "Alghassan Racing Team"

Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO), the producer of Mobil 1 oil in Saudi Arabia, announced its sponsorship of  Alghassan Racing Team. The Team is participating in GT racing open series for the season 2015/2016 under the leadership of Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 7:34 am

Ardah on UNESCO World Heritage list

The 10th session of a UNESCO committee, held in Namibia, has agreed to put the Saudi Ardah dance on the list of World Intangible Heritage. Ardah is a type of folkloric dance. The dance is performed with two rows of men opposite each other, each of whom may or may not be wielding swords or canes, ...

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Government | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 5:28 am

GCC Summit’s preparatory session begins in Riyadh

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states pose for a photo during the preparatory session of the 36th GCC Summit in Riyadh on Monday evening. Adel Al-Jubeir, minister of foreign affairs, chaired the session that will finalize the agenda of the Summit, which will be held on...

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