Government | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 9:00 am

Cabinet hails king’s support for youth

The Cabinet on Monday hailed the content of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s speech addressing the president and senior officials of the Youth Welfare Presidency and presidents of sports clubs, reiterating the government’s support for youth and sport activities.Culture and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:59 am

Arab tourism to Egypt witnesses steady growth since the beginning of 2015

The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) recently announced April’s tourism statistics which reflect continued positive growth in the number of tourists visiting Egypt, as compared with the same period last year. The number of tourists who visited various tourist destinations in Egypt during April...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:51 am

GCC patients can explore options for conventional tumor removal by Cyberknife robotic radiosurgery

Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s foremost healthcare provider, is reinforcing its pre-eminence as a centre of healthcare innovations by introducing ‘Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery’ to its international patient community based in the GCC region. Over 200,000 foreign patients from over 120 countries...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:45 am

Enjoy an Iftar Buffet this Ramadan at Zafran

This Ramadan, Zafran, the award winning Indian restaurant warmly invites you to share in this deep rooted tradition and experience a grand Iftar buffet laid out in honour of Ramadan. The all-you-can eat buffet offers a lavish spread of Indian delicacies to be shared with family and friends. Enjoy...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:43 am

Exceed Gulf Plans Rigorous Expansion

Exceed Gulf, a leading IT service provider in the GCC region, has shifted its operations to a bigger office at Muscat Grand Mall, which was opened under patronage of Dr. Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Authority (ITA). From this new premium location,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:36 am

Saudia flies high with 50 new jets

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a $8 billion deal to purchase 50 advanced Airbus aircraft, including 20 A330-300 Regional planes, to expand its domestic and international operations as part of its five-year strategic plan, the airline said Monday.“The new planes will start arriving in the...

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Government | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 8:30 am

Space exploration deal with Moscow finalized

The Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, decided on Monday to sign an agreement with Russia for cooperation in space exploration for peaceful purposes.The Cabinet authorized the president of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology to hold talks with ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 6:20 am

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors -JLR is set to embark on an ambitious Remote Service program

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM), authorized dealer of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Saudi Arabia, is proud to announce the launch of a new and ambitious Remote Service program to facilitate customer service in distant locations across the Kingdom, starting in Abha city as a pilot. That facility,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 5:16 am

SEDCO Capital: The Long Awaited Opening of the Saudi Stock Market to Qualified Foreign Investors

One of the most eagerly awaited economic reforms in the region in recent times, the opening of the Saudi Arabia stock market to qualified foreign investors, has finally arrived with the opening bell of Tadawul on June 15th.Asset managers are unanimous in their belief that this move by the Saudi...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 16 June, 2015 3:02 am

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) Announces Order for 60 Airbus A320neo Aircraft

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the aviation leasing and financing arm of GE (NYSE: GE), today announced a firm order for 60 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. All of the aircraft will be powered by CFM’s LEAP-1A engine.The agreement was jointly announced today by GECAS President and CEO...

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