Business & Money | Sunday 8 September, 2019 3:10 am

Driverless trucks set to deliver more success to UAE logistics

The UAE, which ranks ninth in KPMG's 2019 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index, is getting its roads and regulations ready for the use of driverless trucks to further boost the efficiency of the country’s logistics industry, believe experts. A driverless electric lorry had started...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 September, 2019 3:00 am

Celebrate Saudi National Day 2019 with Ultra All Inclusive Staycations at Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Rixos Bab Al Bahr invites all KSA nationals to celebrate Saudi National Day, commemorated on 23 September 2019, on the picturesque grounds of the ultra-all-inclusive beachfront resort, all whilst taking in spectacular coastal views of Al Marjan Island from the comfort of the elegantly-appointed...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 September, 2019 1:07 am

Huawei Unveils World’s First Flagship 5G SoC that will 
Power HUAWEI Mate 30 Series

 Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), delivered a keynote speech titled "Rethink Evolution" at the IFA, and unveiled the latest flagship Kirin 990 series: Kirin 990 and its 5G version.   “Kirin 990 (5G) is the world's first 5G SoC, and it will ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 September, 2019 12:55 am

Saudi Arabia names new energy minister in Royal Decree

Saudi Arabia early on Sunday named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as the country’s new energy minister. A royal decree removed Khalid Al-Falih from his position as Saudi Arabia energy minister. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, was appointed...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 September, 2019 12:50 am

Sharjah Links the History & Future of 
Russian–Emirati Literary Relationship at Moscow Book Fair

Four Emirati and Russian authors and expert researchers have analysed the long history of creative relationship between Emirati and Russian literature at a panel discussion, ‘Literary Creativity between Russia and the UAE’ held yesterday (Friday) at the ongoing Moscow International Book ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 September, 2019 12:37 am

Emicool champions sustainable business; becomes GCC’s first district cooling company with ISO 26000

Emirates District Cooling LLC [Emicool] – a leading district cooling service provider in the region and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has been conferred with the fourth ISO certification – ISO 26000:2010.    Emicool was marked the first district...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 September, 2019 1:01 pm

Saudi Sabic included in MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Saudi Arabia - The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MSCI) has announced that the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) has been added to the Index, covering 31 Saudi companies, including Sabic. MSCI is one of the most important emerging market benchmarks and Tadawul’s addition...

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Business & Money | Saturday 7 September, 2019 10:47 am

Saudi, US officials discuss cooperation in digital economy, technology investment

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the US met for talks on boosting digital cooperation and technology investment in the Kingdom. Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology  Abdullah Al-Sawaha held discussions with a high-level delegation from the American Federal...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 7 September, 2019 9:09 am

Ministry obtains historic drawings of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has obtained a set of historic documents detailing the first major expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The collection, which includes 271 architectural drawings, designs and photographs of the works which took place in the 1950s, have been handed to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 September, 2019 6:37 am

Dubai and Makkah top global tourism big spenders list with $50bn in receipts

Tourists visiting Dubai and Makkah spend more on average than any other destination according to annual rankings released by Mastercard. Dubai topped the list, with $30.82 billion spent last year and Makkah was in second place with $20.09 billion. Dubai visitors had an average spend of $553...

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