Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 12:38 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY LAUNCHES “TOMOUH” PROGRAM

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal-Governor of Makkah Province, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a contract with King Abdulaziz University (KAAU) to train 1,000 male and female students from Rabigh and nearby towns. The program is designed to develop the high school...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 11:58 am

“Tasneef” Continues its Efforts to Support the Arab Maritime Sector

During a Visit to the Arab League and the Egyptian Ministry of Transport     In virtue of its role as the first Arab classification society developing standards and specifications in the field of maritime navigation, and issuing compliance and inspection certificates for ships...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 11:52 am

3M Strengthens Investment in Government Sector

Forms New Government Relations Entity for MEA Region and Appoints GCC Nationals as Government Relations Managers for Gulf and KSA In January this year, 3M announced the creation of a new Government Relations Organization for the Middle East and Africa region, led by Walid Sowaidan, Area Director ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:55 am

Barwa Bank net profit up by 4% for the first quarter of 2015

On the heels of a record performance marking the fiscal year 2014, Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, capped the first quarter of 2015 with equally remarkable results.    The results showed that the bank’s net profit soared by ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:36 am

DAMAC Properties Launches the new ‘Paramount Residences at the Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences’ in Dubai

Set to be the most Exclusive Residences in the Burj Area;   Flexible Investments to Suit Every Need DAMAC Properties, Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developer, has announced its latest hospitality project in collaboration with Paramount Hotels & Resorts.   The ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:07 am

GCC SERVICE OLYMPIAN AWARDS REVAMPED & EXPANDED

The GCC’s prestigious Service Olympian Awards, the only independent honours which recognise the region’s customer service leaders, has been revamped and expanded this year in line with the sector’s increasing competitiveness role. The 2015 awards, which are free-to-enter for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 9:00 am

BURJ MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AWARDED BEST TALL BUILDING AWARD IN THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA REGION

Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading listed property company, is pleased to announce that the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2015 Best Tall Building Award for the Middle East & ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 5:16 am

250 awnings protect worshippers at Prophet’s Mosque from hot sun

The Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque is continuing its efforts to cover the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque with awning for the comfort of worshippers, Al-Watan daily reported. Fans erected on the pillars are playing an important role in reducing temperatures by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 5:13 am

700 productive families to take part in JCCI expo

The third edition of the largest national Ramadan Exhibition for Productive Families organized by the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) in cooperation with the XS Company, which organizes specialized conferences and exhibitions, will be held at Jeddah Hilton Hall on July 8. The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 12:31 am

ROY KINNEAR APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF AIR SEYCHELLES

Air Seychelles today announced the appointment of Roy Kinnear as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 July 2015. Mr Kinnear joins Air Seychelles from strategic partner Etihad Airways, where he held the position of Senior Vice President – Revenue Management and Planning,...

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