Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:52 am

Support for ‘Made in Makkah’ urged

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has called for the formation of an executive committee to help public and private bodies develop the capacity of productive families.During the first meeting of the Higher Committee for the Support and Development of Productive Families in Jeddah, Prince Khaled...

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Government | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:51 am

Shoura calls for head count of worshippers

The Shoura Council has asked the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques to count worshippers in Makkah and Madinah so that accurate statistics can be compiled for a new database.This proposal was made at the 45th ordinary session of the Shoura during a discussion of a report from the presidency for the ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:28 am

Demand for energy ‘slowing’

The growth in global demand for energy slowed to levels not seen since the late 1990s, a new report suggests.BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy said global energy consumption “slowed sharply” to an increase of just 0.9 percent in 2014.BP said slow growth for energy demand was largely due ...

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Sports | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:22 am

Audi Cup 2015 participants have been determined

The field for the Audi Cup 2015 is complete. In addition to host FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur will be meeting at the Munich Allianz Arena on August 4 and 5. Advance ticket sales for the tournament are underway. Nearly 60,000 tickets have already been sold.In ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 3:51 pm

Qatar among Top 10 Countries in the World for Fixed Line Internet Speeds

A new international study of global Internet speeds, the Akamai “State of the Internet" Report, has named Qatar as one of the fastest-rising countries for fixed line Internet speeds in the world, following Ooredoo’s Internet speed boost of 2014. The report named Qatar as number 8 in the global...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 3:34 pm

MixRadio launches the world’s most personal and easy-to-use music streaming

MixRadio, the personalized music streaming service, is today launching its acclaimed product to a huge new global audience by expanding across Android and IOS platforms and announcing a new partnership with HTC. Previously owned by Microsoft and Nokia and available only on Windows Phone,...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 2:24 pm

Infinia grows its leadership team, writes a new chapter

The company is growing its people expertise to drive expansionDubai, June 2015: Infinia Services and Solutions, a UAE based payment and loyalty solutions company, recently appointed three experts from the fields of business development and marketing to its group of leadership. Mr. Pulkit Kakar, Mr. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 2:08 pm

Ramada Plaza JBR June 2015 Promotions

A Different Ramadan Experience at Ramada Plaza JBRBreak your fast at the Shores with a sumptuous Iftar Buffet for AED 149 per person, offering a wide array of authentic Arabic cuisines while enjoying live entertainment along with a number of great and exclusive daily surprises. Savour the taste of ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 1:38 pm

Shell to be BMW Group

Shell today announces that it has been chosen by BMW AG as its only recommended global supplier for aftermarket engine oils for the following BMW brands: BMW, BMW i, BMW M, MINI and BMW Motorrad.From the start of 2015, premium engine oils manufactured by Shell will be available to customers at BMW...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 10 June, 2015 1:35 pm

Arabtec Envirogreen collaborates with Securitas

While catering to projects of a wide range, Arabtec Envirogreen Facilities Management takes into account the needs of its customers. For those with a premium budget and a need for a quality security service Arabtec Envirogreen has the perfect solution in the form of a collaborative effort with...

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