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US burger chain to open outlets in SaudiSteak 'n Shake, a leading burger chain, has signed a deal with AB Holdings, a Saudi-based multi-industry company, to open restaurants in the kingdom, as part of its global expansion strategy. Together with AB Holding, Steak 'n Shake will open 50 restaurants all over Saudi More… |
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2013 deadliest for desperate migrants, says reportMore than 7,000 migrants may have perished at sea or while crossing deserts trying to reach a safe haven this year, believed to be the deadliest on record, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said. IOM is an intergovernmental organization which was initially established More… |
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Bahrain sees 25pc drop in firesBahrain has experienced a 25 per cent drop in fires this year, according to official statistics. In the last 11 months, firemen responded to 2,844 blazes compared to 3,784 last year, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication. Civil Defence More… |
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4,500 to exhibit at Dubai food showMore than 4,500 regional and international exhibitors will focus on foodservice, retail and hospitality trade at a major show to be held in Dubai next year. The 19th edition of Gulfood, the annual food and hospitality industry trade show, will run from February 23 to 27 at the Du More… |
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Northrop Grumman names new Saudi headNorthrop Grumman Corporation, a leading provider of security technology, has appointed Walid Abukhaled as the chief executive for its Saudi Arabian operations. In his new role, Abukhaled will be responsible for accelerating growth and exploring opportunities for public-private pa More… |
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1,500 delegates at Ajman networking eventMore than 1,500 delegates are set to attend an annual networking event which opens tonight (December 15) in Ajman. The ninth edition of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (AJCCI) ‘Annual Netowrking Event and Mega Gala Dinner' will be held at the Kempinsk More… |
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Iran buys Indian raw sugar in rare dealsIran has bought up to 100,000 tonnes of Indian raw sugar in rare deals as a wider number of foreign suppliers aim to sell Tehran agricultural commodities after last month's nuclear deal. Trade sources said Iran in recent weeks had picked up cargoes of Indian raw sugar for shi More… |
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US, Chinese warships narrowly avoid collisionA US guided missile cruiser operating in international waters in the South China Sea was forced to take evasive action last week to avoid a collision with a Chinese warship maneuvering nearby, the US Pacific Fleet said in a statement on Friday. The incident came as the USS Cowpen More… |
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Gulf Air backs UN 'MY World' surveyBahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has signed a deal with the United Nations to support the 'MY World Survey,' in recognition of the importance of raising awareness of sustainable development goals. Peter Grohmann, the UN resident co-ordinator and UNDP resident rep More… |
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South Korean group in $1.1bn Iraq jet dealKorea Aerospace Industries has signed a contract with Iraq to export 24 light fighter jets valued at $1.1 billion, the South Korean company said on Thursday. The deal to supply T-50 aircrafts also include providing training for Iraqi pilots and other support for the Iraqi Air For More… |
