Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:57 pm

Boeing Services to Support Oman Air 787 Dreamliner Introduction

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that Oman Air has contracted for a suite of services to support the upcoming entry into service of its 787 Dreamliners and to ensure ongoing efficiency and cost savings for its fleet.   “Boeing’s industry-leading services will ensure a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:45 pm

Chestertons launches operations in Saudi Arabia

Chestertons, the international property agency established in 1805, has launched its operations across Saudi Arabia by entering into a joint venture with MEDAD Valuation International. MEDAD Valuation International is part of the leading Najeeb Abdullatif Alissa Holding Company (NHC), one of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:42 pm

ME Mallorca Welcomes Stylish Guests For A Second Summer Season

Luxury lifestyle hotel ME Mallorca has opened its doors for its second summer season in the beautiful Balearic Islands. Situated on one of Mallorca’s idyllic sandy beaches and only 25 minutes’ drive from central Palma, ME Mallorca is a hidden gem located near Calvià on the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:27 pm

Launch of New Nestlé Fitness Cereal, Maintaining Same Taste with more wholegrain and 30% Less Sugar

Nestlé has launched a new recipe for its popular Nestlé FITNESS® Cereal across the Middle East, which maintains the product’s same taste, with more wholegrain, while reducing sugar by up to 30% without adding artificial sweeteners.    The move is in line with ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:17 pm

How MENA’s biggest brands are celebrating Ramadan on Twitter

Ramadan in MENA is a special time of year for nationals and expatriates alike. It is a time of increased socialising and hospitality, with residents tending to spend more time than usual with friends and family. With this in mind, it is no surprise that social media engagement also increases during ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 5:47 am

Experts say Makkah projects will spur an economic boom

 Government spending on development projects in Makkah such as the expansion of the Grand Mosque Project, which includes the first ring road, tunnels and buildings, will lead to an economic boom in the city, say experts. State spending on government projects, as well as expenditures on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:47 am

Saudi supercomputer on top 10 most powerful list

A Kingdom-based supercomputer has entered the top 10 list of the most powerful computers on the planet. The Shaheen II is based at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal.  The Cray XC40 computer is the 7th most powerful machine in the world, said the Top 500...

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Government | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:37 am

Faithful seek blessings and forgiveness

Over three million faithful sought Almighty Allah’s blessings, expiation of their sins and forgiveness of their Creator and Cherisher as they thronged the Two Holy Mosques on the 27th night of Ramadan, Tuesday. Widely believed to be the Night of Power — although prayers and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:20 am

Jumeirah and Careem offer Gulf residents a
complimentary chauffeur ride to the mall this summer

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company, and member of Dubai Holding, is offering Gulf residents 10% off Best Available Rate and a complimentary chauffeur ride to one of Dubai’s shopping malls this summer with their partners, Careem, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:12 am

Pepsi and Lay’s “Strings of light that brings us together” campaign video goes viral

Pepsi and Lay’s exclusive Ramadan video, featuring the voice of Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi, has gone viral with more than 18 million consumers across the region viewing, sharing and commenting on the video across social media platforms as they look to bring back the spirit of...

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