Government | Sunday 7 February, 2016 4:36 am

Mataf area likely to be shaded

Pilgrims and visitors performing tawaf (circumambulation) of the Holy Kaaba or praying around it may look forward to relief from the blazing sun, as a proposal to shade the Mataf area is being studied. According to local media, the matter came up for discussion when Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais,...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 7 February, 2016 4:03 am

What you need to know about the powerful sound bar

Looking for the ideal audio device that best combines sound and sight for your home? A great alternative to a theatre-style surround sound is the sound bar, a device that is space-saving without compromising on sound. It’s also easy to set up and connect with almost any other devices that you ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 February, 2016 3:05 am

QATAR ECONOMY SUSTAINABLE IN LONG TERM AMIDST SHORT TERM CHALLENGES

Doha Bank hosted a knowledge sharing session “Growing opportunities in Qatar” at its Head office, West Bay on 3rd February 2016. The Guests of Honour for the evening include Mr. Rashid Bin Ali Al-Mansoori, CEO Qatar Exchange, Mr. Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer &...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 7 February, 2016 2:44 am

Panasonic Develops Industry-First*1 123dB Simultaneous-Capture Wide-Dynamic-Range Technology

Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed a new wide-dynamic-range[1] technology that can improve simultaneous-capture wide dynamic range[2] 100 times wider than conventional results can deliver, using a CMOS image sensor with an organic photoconductive film...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 7 February, 2016 2:39 am

Families can visit Janadriyah festival from Monday

The organizing committee of the 30th National Festival of Culture and Heritage at Janadariyah has announced that entry to the festival village will be restricted to families from Monday, Feb. 8 onward. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday, the committee said single men...

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Business & Money | Sunday 7 February, 2016 2:08 am

Visa Opens its Global Network with Launch of Visa Developer

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced the launch of Visa Developer, a milestone that transforms the world’s largest retail payments network to an open platform that will drive innovation in payments and commerce. For the first time in the company’s nearly 60 year history, software...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 February, 2016 6:49 pm

The spectacular observation tower in Dubai Creek Harbour is designed by Santiago Calatrava Valls

The spectacular observation tower in Dubai Creek Harbour is designed by Santiago Calatrava Valls, renowned Spanish/Swiss architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, credited with works including the World Trade Centre Transportation Hub in New York, Chicago Spire Tower, Calgary Peace...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 February, 2016 3:27 pm

Rotana announces three new properties as part of Qatar expansion drive

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, has further underlined its commitment to the Qatar market with the announcement of three new hotels to open before the end of 2018.  Set to usher in a new era of hospitality...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 February, 2016 9:17 am

BMC signs tuition fees agreement with Bank Al-Jazira

Batterjee Medical College signed a cooperation agreement for Tuition Fees Installment with Bank Al-Jazira under the name of the new program “financing college tuition fees with no interest.” The program was launched recently. The College Dean, Dr. Osama Kensara and Nami Fayadh,...

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Government | Saturday 6 February, 2016 7:58 am

US President Barack Obama to Address Leaders at World Government Summit at Inaugural Session

The fourth edition of the World Government Summit, under the title ‘Shaping Future Governments’, is set to run from February 8 to 10, 2016 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai at the...

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