Business & Money | Monday 15 August, 2016 4:01 am

Gulf International Bank Reports a First Half Profit of $41.7 Million

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) reported consolidated net income after tax of $41.7 million for the six months ended 30th June 2016, compared to $47.3 million in the prior year period. Net income after tax in the second quarter was $31.2 million compared to $20.9 million in the prior year...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 3:56 am

Marriott Makkah Hotel Celebrates The Success of Ramadan Season 1437 AH

Despite the numerous expansion projects underway in the Holy City of Makkah, the number of pilgrims making their way to the region during the Holy Month of Ramadan was barely affected as more than 6.3 million visitors came to the city. Makkah, the direction of all Muslims, offers lodgings to...

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Culture & Education | Monday 15 August, 2016 3:25 am

National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) celebrates strategic partnership with Pearson VUE

H.E. Dr. Faisal Abdullah Al-Saud, CEO of the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), has met executives from international computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to celebrate their expanding strategic partnership.   He was joined at a special ceremony at the Qiyas headquarters in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 3:21 am

9th Edition of Sharjah Munshid Programme to Tour Seven Arab Countries

Sharjah Media Corporation is preparing to launch the ninth edition of its Sharjah Munshid Programme, from 24th August – 7th September, an initiative held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to identify the...

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Government | Monday 15 August, 2016 1:05 am

1-month pay bonus for Yemen war heroes

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced a one-month salary bonus to all Saudi soldiers involved in Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope. The king made the announcement on his return to Jeddah from Morocco on Sunday. According to the order, released on SPA,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 August, 2016 12:06 am

Dubai a popular summer getaway for Saudis

There is a deep bond between Saudis and Dubai, especially during the summer when the city is brimming with not-to-be-missed deals, promotions offering fabulous prizes and fun-filled entertainment for the whole family, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), in addition to special offers from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:46 pm

Tarfeeh Fakieh and Smoalfker Put a Smile of Joy on the Faces of Children

Fakieh Leisure and Entertainment Group – Tarfeeh Fakieh, and Smoalfker Center for educational consulting, hosted various events for a number of children with special needs who are the beneficiaries of Smoalfker's initiative, Rawafed.  Held under the slogan "Eidkom Mubarak", ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:43 pm

Fujairah now available on Street View

Google announced today the arrival of Fujairah in Street View, a feature by Google Maps that will allow users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery of major streets across the city.   Following Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman, Fujairah is the fifth Emirate to be...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:07 pm

A training program aiming at fostering human capacities in the Gulf GOIC is conducting a training course on the Common Industrial Regulatory Law of the GCC countries

“The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting” (GOIC), is organizing a training course titled “The Common Industrial Regulatory Law of the GCC countries” in the organization headquarter in Doha, from the 25th to the 27th September 2016. The objective of this training...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:03 pm

DEMAND FOR BEST CLASS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SEES MENA PRACTICE DOUBLE CAPACITY

PA Consulting Group Middle East and North Africa has doubled in size since the beginning of 2016 as it continues to grow business across the healthcare, government services and transport, travel and logistics sectors.   More than 30 members of staff have joined the innovation, technology ...

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