Business & Money | Thursday 6 May, 2021 4:19 pm

Dubai WoodShow to Launch an All-New Edition in March 2022 With Round-the-Year Activities

Dubai WoodShow, the leading platform for wood & woodworking machinery industry in the Middle East and North African region, is gearing up to launch an all-new edition with more unprecedented activities and engagements as it launches its next edition in 2022 from 15 to 17 March at the Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 May, 2021 1:50 pm

Yas Plaza Hotels shares the blessings of Ramadan with Yas Island workers

In keeping with the true spirit of sharing during the Holy Month of Ramadan and as part of community service activities, Yas Plaza Hotels, in collaboration with the Aldar Workers Welfare, distributed Iftar boxes to Yas Island construction workers. Individually packed Iftar meals prepared by...

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Business & Money | Thursday 6 May, 2021 5:13 am

Mastercard New Payments Index: Consumer Appetite in Saudi Arabia for Digital Payments Takes Off

As the world went into pandemic lockdown in 2020, consumers shifted their spending habits to embrace contactless tap-and-go payments and online shopping. As stores closed and social distancing took hold, retailers worldwide moved their businesses online, embraced e-commerce and explored the...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 6 May, 2021 4:10 am

GM Reports Strong First-Quarter 2021 Results

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported first-quarter earnings driven by strong price and mix performance in North America, strong credit and residual value performance at GM Financial, and the industry recovery in China. The company is on track to deliver its full-year guidance provided in...

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Government | Thursday 6 May, 2021 3:50 am

Saudi Arabia Introduces Ceremonial Carpets that Symbolize its Heritage and Identity

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will change the color of ceremonial carpets from traditional red to lavender in a move that celebrates its national identity.  The initiative is a joint partnership between the Ministry of Culture and Royal Protocol and follows other...

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Healthcare | Thursday 6 May, 2021 3:36 am

Riyadh Governor Approves Launch of Careful Society Campaign to Rise No. of COVID-19 Vaccinated People

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region, approved the launch of the Careful Society Campaign, in cooperation among the Women's Committee for Community Development, the Family Affairs Committee of the Regional Council and the Health Volunteering Society "Athar". This...

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Healthcare | Thursday 6 May, 2021 1:57 am

Saudi Central Bank and Council of Cooperative Health Insurance Announce Approving New Travel Insurance Product for Saudis Travelling Abroad

The Saudi Central Bank and the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance announced approving new travel insurance product for Saudi citizens travelling abroad that includes benefits cover Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection’s risks.The new product aims at providing the needed insurance coverage for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 May, 2021 4:22 pm

Dubai Customs’ IP protection efforts get the UAE off U.S. anti-counterfeiting Watch List

The contributions of Dubai Customs toward protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights have significantly paved the way for a new UAE milestone. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), a US government agency, has issued a decision removing the UAE from the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 5 May, 2021 4:18 pm

OPPO Debuts Pre-loaded ColorOS 11.1 on Reno5 Series in the UAE

Global technology brand OPPO, brings the rich user interface (UI) customisation of the latest ColorOS 11.1 to consumers in the UAE on its all-new Reno5 Series that launched in the region in March 2021. All smartphone variants of the series – Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 5G, and Reno5 Z 5G come pre-loaded...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 May, 2021 4:09 pm

Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government signs MoU with Egypt’s National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development

As part of its efforts to promote cooperation with stakeholders in the UAE and the wider region to enhance governance, public administration, and to support public policy-making processes, the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

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