Sports | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 9:07 am

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor joins hundreds at the Walk Unified™ initiative

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination in Dubai, joined hundreds of people of determination and others in the Walk Unified™ initiative held at Al...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 5:16 am

UAEREP’s First Cycle Awardees Present Outstanding Final Project Results At the 3rd IREF

The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science’s 3rd International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF) today featured the final project results of its 1stCycle awardees at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). In the presence of a distinguished audience of VIP dignitaries,...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 3:49 am

Kia hands over vehicle fleet for Australian Open 2019

Kia Motors Corporation has supplied a fleet of vehicles for the Australian Open 2019, marking the 18th consecutive year of Kia’s role as the major sponsor for the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific.     The official vehicle handover ceremony took place today at Federation Square...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 3:00 am

Faces of noon: changing the face of e-commerce

noon, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, proudly pushes the boundaries of local e-commerce with its latest move. In a bid to create a friendlier, more relatable experience for its customers noon unveils a new batch of models found here in the region.   In late 2018...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 2:17 am

Huawei partners with Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) takes a leap forward in supporting local talent and promoting creativity, by partnering with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), one of the world’s most renowned photography associations, to make high-class ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 1:52 am

Masdar agrees to acquire stakes in two US wind farms

The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), has announced the execution of a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire John Laing Group plc’s (John Laing) interest in two wind farms in the United States, marking the first time the Abu Dhabi-based company has invested in renewable energy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 12:29 am

Oman Air certified on Schema18.2 of IATA NDC Level 3

  Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has received level 3 New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification; the highest certification awarded by International Air Transport Association (IATA).   NDC is a travel industry-supported programme that facilitates...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 12:27 am

Saudi urges ‘fair’ energy transition, defends oil

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia called Tuesday for a “fair” and gradual global energy transition as it unveiled an ambitious domestic renewable energy program. Experts say energy output from renewables, especially solar and wind, is growing faster than anticipated, threatening to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 12:18 am

Saudi Jadarah Programme Attracts New Industry Giants in the Quest to Develop Young Arab Business Leaders

adarah, the six-month long talent accelerator programme launched in September 2018 by Al Tayyar’s Strategic Online Business Unit, has welcomed a number of exciting new partners. Amazon Web Services (AWS), The University of Manchester Middle East Centre, Step Group and Microsoft have pledged...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 12:13 am

Emirates Insolaire showcases coloured solar panel technology and projects at World Future Energy Summit

Emirates Insolaire LLC, a pioneer in solar technologies and a joint venture between Dubai Investments PJSC and InsOglass S.A., showcased its range of sustainable, energy-efficient coloured solar panel technology along with examples of its project work at the World Future Energy Summit, the global...

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