Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 15 November, 2015 12:08 pm

Festive Getaways to the Mesmerizing Maldives!

It’s festive season and the beaches of the Maldives are all ready to welcome you and your family for an unforgettable holiday experience. Tranquil white sandy beaches paired with crystal clear waters form a perfect retreat for a relaxed getaway during the holidays. With a plethora of...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:54 am

Car executives: KSA holds greatest potential for growth

Carmakers’ officials attending the Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) this week, at Dubai World Trade Center, confirmed the increasing importance of regional markets.  In several interviews with car executives, they highlighted the relevance of GCC markets for achieving higher than...

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Government | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:43 am

G-20: King Salman, Erdogan focus on summit’s agenda

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed a number of issues on the summit's agenda as well as bilateral relations and issues of common interest on Saturday. The president held a luncheon banquet in honor of King Salman in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:38 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS HOSTS MORE THAN 200 SWISS TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS IN ABU DHABI

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is playing host to more than 200 leading travel industry representatives from Switzerland. The travel trade delegation gathered in Abu Dhabi for the annual SRV (Schweizer Reise-Verband) Swiss Travel Association General...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:31 am

Sharjah Census 2015 recruiting female Arab researchers

Female Arab recruits are needed by the Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) as researchers for the Sharjah Census 2015. Women from various Arab nationalities are needed to work in temporary evening positions as part of the team for the project currently being implemented by...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:09 am

Virgin Mobile celebrates launch anniversary

Virgin Mobile is celebrating one year of making mobile better in Saudi Arabia by offering sought after premium numbers at half price for a limited time. All Virgin Mobile customers can also get up to double the credit they pay for, as well as free calls to other Virgin Mobile numbers during the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:00 am

Sultan Al Qasimi witnessed NCD Alliance Forum launch

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah witnessed the inauguration of the global forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) held under the patronage and presence of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 November, 2015 6:50 am

Low temperatures forecast for many parts of Kingdom

Presidency of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PMEP) announced on Saturday that various areas of the Kingdom will experience low temperatures in the coming days. “Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, ranging from four to seven degrees starting on Sunday,” said PMEP ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 November, 2015 6:40 am

GOIC and KIET discuss partnership and industrial diversification During a workshop

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) in collaboration with Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) held a workshop on partnership for industrial diversification, job creation and continued growth between GCC countries and the Republic of Korea at the...

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Government | Sunday 15 November, 2015 5:52 am

Private firms to hire ‘Mosque Watchers’

The government and private entities are introducing a new job category called “Mosque Watchers.”  The purpose of the job is to protect places of prayers, mostly at commercial centers. The job will also be a separate “wage category” under the private sector. The...

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