Government | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:52 am

Hajj Ministry announce Ramadan guidelines for Umrah and prayers

 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set guidelines and protocols for issuing Umrah and prayer permits for the month of Ramadan. Vaccinations are at the top of the priority list as no worshippers are allowed into either Makkah’s Grand Mosque or Madinah’s Prophet’s Mosque without...

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Government | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:51 am

Mohammed bin Rashid launches ‘100 Million Meals’ to provide food support in 20 countries

Every AED1 donation will provide one meal for someone in need   Beneficiary countries include Sudan, Lebanon, Jordan, Pakistan, Angola, Uganda and Egypt. MBRGI teams up with MBRCH, UN World Food Programme and food banks across the region to deliver food parcels to people in need ...

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Healthcare | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:50 am

Saudi authorities urge public to follow precautions to ensure safe Ramadan

With a few days to go before the start of Ramadan, Saudi health authorities are warning the Kingdom’s residents to remain vigilant and stick to safety precautions put in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). During a press conference on Sunday, Ministry of Health...

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Government | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:39 am

Emirates and Sheraa sign MOU to cultivate startup ecosystem and support the next generation of entrepreneurs in the UAE

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to strengthen and expand the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE. The agreement makes Emirates an official Strategic Partner of Sheraa, offering discounted fares to and from its network of...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:37 am

Dates, the staple of every Ramadan table in Saudi Arabia

Dates, a staple food item in every Saudi household, attracts special attention during the month of Ramadan with endless varieties to choose from. As the Muslim world welcomes the holy month of Ramadan, households stock up on one of the most essential items to break their fast, dates, an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:30 am

Saudia airline getting ready to operate on May 17

The Kingdom’s flagship carrier is preparing for full-capacity operations ahead of the lift of the travel ban next month, with Saudis eager to safely return to traveling during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Saudi Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser chaired a meeting with the...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:30 am

Abdulla Al Nuaimi appointed CEO of Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance

 Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance (DNIR), a publicly listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), announced the appointment of Abdulla Al Nuaimi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 11 April 2021. With more than 25 years of experience in the government ...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 April, 2021 9:24 am

Agthia Embarks on Transformational Journey with its Strategy to Become an F&B Leader by 2025

The strategy focuses on expansion and growth into value-add categories, through disciplined M&A’s, driving improved financial performanceClear focus on talent development in category management and transformation, while improving operations and fostering growth Sustainability and...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 April, 2021 1:37 am

To Raise Awareness Against Financial Fraud, Media and Awareness Committee Launches “Don’t play their games” Campaign

 Considering the new developed methods of financial frauds cases, where criminals working hard to get access to banking information that would cause great losses for many targeted banks customers, Media and Awareness Committee of Saudi Banks launched an awareness campaign to raise awareness...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 April, 2021 12:31 am

How new spectrum release is paving the way for future broadband connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is currently one of the leading countries in the world in terms of Mobile Broadband quality. This is a direct result of the reformative spectrum policies adopted by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) over the recent years. By making...

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