Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 August, 2018 11:06 am

Gulfhost’s Second Year Expansion Puts Hospitality Growth Centre Stage

With a triumphant 2017 launch under its belt, GulfHost - the complete hospitality equipment sourcing expo for the Middle East, Africa and Asia - returns in October with new and exciting industry-defining sectors and dedicated zones for Gelato & Bakery, Café & Bar and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 August, 2018 8:16 am

Saudi tourism authority to inaugurate youth business projects in Jeddah

The Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH) in Makkah will inaugurate on Sunday a tourist accommodation project for young business people, supported by the Social Development Bank and the Tourism Authority in Jeddah. Mohammed Al-Omari, SCTH’s director general in Makkah,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 August, 2018 6:20 am

And they’re off! Crown Prince Camel Festival starts in Taif

The first warm-ups of the inaugural Crown Prince Camel Festival started in Taif in the early hours of Saturday, with thousands of camels on a two-kilometer, high-tech track. But that was just a start: Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, more than 10,000 camels will be thrown in ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 12 August, 2018 5:18 am

No diseases reported among pilgrims: Saudi Health Ministry

No cases of epidemics or quarantine diseases have been reported so far among pilgrims arriving from around the world to perform Hajj this year, according to the Saudi Health Ministry. The heath situation, the ministry said, is reassuring. The ministry takes necessary measures to prevent outbreak...

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Government | Saturday 11 August, 2018 7:55 pm

August 12 marks first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah month: Saudi Supreme Court

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced that Sunday August 12 marks the start of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place. The Supreme Court called on...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 August, 2018 2:51 pm

Joint ministerial group sign accord for stronger Saudi-New Zealand cooperation

A Saudi and New Zealand joint ministerial group ended a two-day series of meetings in Auckland on Friday with an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The committee’s minutes were signed by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, and New ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 August, 2018 3:51 am

50 scholarships granted to Pakistani students to study in Saudi universities

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Al-Maliki announced that 50 scholarships have been allocated for Pakistani students to study in Saudi universities, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The announcement came during his meeting with Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in...

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Business & Money | Friday 10 August, 2018 5:04 am

Abdul Latif Jameel and Japan’s Kosei Aluminum Sign MOU with the National Industrial Clusters Development Program

Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) and Japanese company Kosei Aluminium (Kosei) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Industrial Clusters Development Program (NICDP), driving foreign investment into Saudi Arabia’s auto manufacturing sector.    The MOU seeks...

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Sports | Friday 10 August, 2018 3:00 am

Saeed Al Mouri clinches the title of the 2nd version of “Al Baha Hill Climb Challenge 2018” race

Captain Saeed Al Mouri, leader of the Saudi Hankook Racing Team, achieved a victory in the 2ndversion of “Al Baha Hill Climb Challenge 2018” race, which was held recently under the patronage of his Royal Highness Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Al Baha region, and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 10 August, 2018 2:01 am

Air Arabia reports net profit of AED 230 million in first half of 2018, carrying a solid 4.2 million passenger

Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced strong financial results for the first half ending June 30, 2018 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver solid and sustained financial performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 230...

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