Environment & Energy | Thursday 17 September, 2015 5:17 am

2016 INTERSOLAR MIDDLE EAST TO TAKE PLACE IN DUBAI

 Next year the Middle East region’s solar industry will have a new platform: The industry’s leading international exhibition is coming to Dubai. From 19 – 21 September 2016, Intersolar Middle East will take place in conjunction with GulfSol. The organisers of the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2015 5:09 am

LG Takes The Saudi National Day to the Peak of Kilimanjaro

The Saudi National Day is special. LG and Qimmam have taken the Saudi flag to the highest mountain in Africa known as the Roof of Africa, Kilimanjaro.  Celebrating the National Day this year has a special and unique flavor. While millions of Saudis will be celebrating this day in Saudi...

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Government | Thursday 17 September, 2015 4:25 am

King tells officials to provide best services for pilgrims

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that King Salman’s directions stipulate that all services should be deployed to bring comfort to the guests of God. He said after an inspection tour that this country will deploy all potential to provide services to Haj pilgrims under directives of the ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 September, 2015 4:11 am

Saudi National Fiber Network Awards Cisco Multi-year Managed Services Contract

Cisco announced today that the Saudi National Fiber Network (SNFN) the consortium of  Mobily (Etihad Etisalat Company), the Integrated Telecom Company (ITC), and Bayanat Al Oula, has chosen to work with Cisco as part of a three-year contract, extendable for a further two years, to provide...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2015 4:11 am

Little learnt from Lehman collapse

It's been seven years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and instead of using the event as a way to deal with excess, lax structures and a lack of focus on productivity, it became a catalyst for policymakers to 'pretend and extend'. But not all is lost and while the next seven years...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 17 September, 2015 2:00 am

GITEX Swiss Pavilion to Showcase Top IT Innovators

Visitors to GITEX this year will have the opportunity to meet with high-level executives from some of Europe’s leading IT innovation companies, says Switzerland’s top diplomat in Dubai.   Increased and active participation among Swiss IT companies at GITEX is seen as a sign,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 2:00 am

ATM 2016 to focus on mid-market travel

Mid-market travel, which is a key growth segment for the region’s hospitality and tourism sector, has been selected as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which will take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25-28 April...

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Healthcare | Thursday 17 September, 2015 1:05 am

Sanofi launches Hajj health awareness campaign to keep pilgrims healthy while performing their Hajj

In cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Health, Sanofi has recently launched a campaign to raise the awareness level of the pilgrims towards the common diseases that can affect them during the Hajj and the preventive procedures that should be taken during their journey through the holy cities of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2015 12:59 am

QNB Group Welcomes Saudi Cabinet’s Approval to open its 
branch in the Kingdom

QNB Group welcomed the Saudi Cabinet’s approval to open its branch in the Kingdom, this move will enable QNB  to enter one of the biggest markets in the GCC and the world’s financial market. QNB Group CEO Mr. Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari has expressed his deep gratitude and thanks to the ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2015 12:09 am

Ooredoo Wins “Best Operator” and “Best Telecom CEO”

Ooredoo is celebrating a double success this week, winning “Best Operator” at the Telecoms World Middle East Awards 2015 and “Telecoms CEO of the Year” for Dr. Nasser Marafih at the CEO Middle East Awards in Dubai last night.    The company has delivered...

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