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Saudi confirms another death from new virusSaudi Arabia has notified the World Health Organisation (WHO) of an additional laboratory-confirmed fatal case of infection with the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The fatal case was reported from Al-Qase More… |
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Men ‘at more risk from SARS-like virus’Men are being advised to take extra precautions after it emerged they could be more at risk from the deadly SARS-like virus than women, a report said. Men are thought to be more likely to contract the coronavirus, since they accou More… |
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Iran denies link to spying ring in SaudiIran denied on Wednesday any link to members of a spying ring detained by its Sunni Muslim regional rival Saudi Arabia, according to Iranian media. Saudi state media reported on Tuesday that officials had detained 10 people accuse More… |
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Lebanese firm to invest $800m in SudanLebanese farmland investor GLB Invest plans to invest up to $800 million in Sudan to produce animal feed to be sold to Saudi Arabia, its president said on Tuesday. Arab investors have launched farmland and livestock projects in th More… |
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Inflation a risk for strong Saudi economy: IMFSaudi Arabia faces a possible inflation risk due to buoyant growth that may warrant policy action to prevent the economy from over-heating, the International Monetary Fund said. More… |
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Marriott opens first Courtyard hotel in SaudiUS-based Marriott International, a leading hospitality company, opened its first Courtyard brand of hotel in Saudi Arabia at a prime location close to the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Meqbel, Mayor of More… |
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UAE tops region for tourism receipts in 2012The United Arab Emirates has topped the Middle East region for international tourism receipts in 2012, a report said. Globally, the UAE was ranked 31st with receipts of about $10 billion, while Saudi Arabia claimed the 35th positi More… |
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Saudi firm delays Sudan deal over dollar curbsA Saudi firm will hold off its planned project in Sudan to produce wheat and other basic food items until the government eases a ban to repatriate profits, its head said on Monday. Sudan, prized for its fertile land and easy acces More… |
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MMG appoints advisor for debt restructuringSaudi contractor Mohammad Al Mojil Group (MMG) said on Monday it had appointed the investment banking arm of Gulf International Bank to advise it on a restructuring of its debts. No value of the amount of debt being restructured w More… |
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Dar Al Arkan to sell benchmark-sized sukukSaudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company is aiming to sell a benchmark-sized Islamic bond, or sukuk, this week after announcing initial price thoughts for the dollar-denomin More… |
