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Newest, most powerful in Russia nuclear reactor of Novovoronezh NPP has released first electricity to the grid
Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 10:35 am
On the 5th of August 2016, the innovative power unit of Generation III+ at Novovoronezh NPP has been connected to the national grid and produced first 240 MW of electricity. At 03 hours 35 minutes (MSK) one of the most important and critical operations at the stage of the first power was carried...
UPS Worldwide express freight™ ExPANDS Globally
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 10:32 am
today announced the latest expansion of its popular UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ service to nine new countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Malta, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. Together with the eight additional countries added within the past year, the service is now...
Dazzle this Summer with Shoe Mart
Beauty & Style | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:42 am
Dazzle and glisten in the Summer sun, with a wide selection of shoes and accessories from Shoe Mart.  Diamanté, sequins and metal finishes will ensure that everyone will notice you enter the room at your next special occasion. Choose from statement stiletto heels,...
Earthquake Tragedy Bridges Two Continents
Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:37 am
the nation, Ecuador was hit by a colossal earthquake of magnitude 7.8. The severity of the disaster reverberated throughout the entire country, leaving at least 500 dead and 27,500 injured. Moved by the plight of Ecuadorians, T.B. Joshua -  Founder of Emmanuel TV -...
Oil sector less optimistic with 55% indicating no plans to invest further
Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:31 am
Forty four percent of businesses in Saudi Arabia are not aware of the national vision of the economic transformation 2020, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its “Saudi Arabia Business Optimism Index (BOI)” survey for the third quarter of this year. The survey is issued by NCB in ...
Kerzner International Names New President and Chief Executive Officer
Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:29 am
Kerzner International Holdings (KIH), the leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, ultra-luxury hotels and residences, today announced the appointment of Jean-Gabriel Pérès as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.  As the outgoing CEO of...
Automobile sector to be nationalized after Haj
Cars & Autos | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:29 am
After 100% Saudization of jobs in the telecom sector, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development will focus on total nationalization of jobs in the automobile sector, Arabic daily Al-Madina reported on Tuesday quoting an informed source in the ministry. Ministry’s spokesman Khaled Aba...
Oman Air Offers 23,000 More Seats To Salalah
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 9:24 am
Oman Air has provided a substantial boost to its services to Salalah over the summer months, in respond to customer demand. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is expanding its capacity to the principal city of Dhofar, in Southern Oman by an additional of almost 23,000 seats, compared...
GCC fertilizer capacity to expand by 14% over the next five years, says GPCA report
Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 8:37 am
Fertilizer production in the Arabian Gulf is set to expand to 43.1 million tons in the next five years, according to a new report by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). At 37.8 million tons, the GCC’s current fertilizer capacity earns US$6.3billion in sales revenue,...
 Cromia unveils its trendy collection during DSS
Beauty & Style | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 8:35 am
Cromia, the renowned leather goods brand from Italy, unveils exciting promotions for DSS 2016 with 25% to 50% discount on selected handbags  and accessories. Look trendier with chic leather and unique colors that make a striking effect in these latest luxury handbags from Cromia. The...
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