Business & Money | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 2:57 am

OIC chief Madani resigns

Iyad Madani, secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has resigned. Saudi Arabia has proposed Yousuf Al-Othaimeen, former minister of Social affairs, as the new secretary general of OIC, according to a statement issued on Monday by the general secretariat of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 2:37 am

Borouge is the principal sponsor of Arabplast 2017

Committed to reinforce its position in the plastics industry as a recognised leader in providing innovative, value creating plastics solutions, Borouge will participate as a Principal Sponsor at Arabplast 2017, the largest plastics, petrochemicals and rubber industry trade show in the Middle East...

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Government | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 1:43 am

Al-Jadaan replaces Assaf as finance minister

Mohammed Al-Jadaan, chairman of the board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA), is the new minister of finance. He replaces Ibrahim Al-Assaf, who has been relieved of his duty, according to the royal decree issued on Monday by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Assaf has been appointed ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 1:30 am

Jannah Hotels & Resorts Wins Accolades At World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016

The world-class Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Jannah Eastern Mangroves Suites and Jannah Place Dubai Marina won multiple laurels at the World Luxury Hotel Awards ceremony held in Doha, Qatar. The awards received are prestigious accolades that aim to recognize and celebrate service excellence. Celebrating...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 November, 2016 12:54 am

Qatar’s Prime Minister Opens Milipol Qatar 2016

Milipol Qatar 2016, under the patronage of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has been officially opened today by HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The 11th edition of the leading biannual event dedicated to homeland security in...

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Sports | Monday 31 October, 2016 4:04 pm

Jordanian and Egyptian Teams Poised to Clinch Title of 3×3 Arab Women Basketball Tournament

  The Jordanian and Egyptian teams topped the groups of the first edition of the 3×3 Arab Women Basketball Tournament, being held under the patronage of the wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 October, 2016 4:01 pm

Cleaning Services Industry Looking at Exponential Growth

In a survey conducted by VIS the organisers of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW), western expats were seen to be the biggest users of cleaning and maid services in the UAE. Areas like Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, and Mirdif have the highest intake of cleaning services in Dubai....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 31 October, 2016 3:55 pm

Balqees Holds a Huge Concert With Her Father at the Opera House in Cairo

A huge concert was held by the artist Balqees Fathi in the large theatre of the Egyptian Opera House, which brought her together for the first time with her father, the great artist Ahmed Fathi, who personally oversaw the organization of the concert along with the symphonic orchestra ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 31 October, 2016 3:53 pm

Buckle your seatbelts, Quest Arabiya’s rounding up the best in Turbo entertainment

Pan Arab channel, Quest Arabiya, is putting its pedal to the metal as it takes viewers on a month-long ride this racing season with its November Turbo themed programming. The Arabic TV channel announced today it will be extending the region’s biggest and best sporting and entertainment...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 October, 2016 3:51 pm

al khaliji participate in Sponsor of Qatar Central Bank’s third Information Security Conference

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C. is participating in Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) ‘Information Security Conference’ as one of the event’s Silver Sponsors as part of its support for initiatives that address key topics and challenges facing the financial sector in ...

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