Business & Money | Friday 15 March, 2019 1:46 pm

Kingdom’s maritime expansion discussed, major project launches highlighted

Saudi Arabia’s maritime sector is gearing up to make the Kingdom a regional logistics hub and drive forward economic diversification and job opportunities, participants at the Saudi Maritime Congress in Riyadh heard. “This event takes place at a time of significant change within the...

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Business & Money | Friday 15 March, 2019 1:44 pm

Saudi Arabia’s maritime expansion discussed, major project launches highlighted

Saudi Arabia’s maritime sector is gearing up to make the Kingdom a regional logistics hub and drive forward economic diversification and job opportunities, participants at the Saudi Maritime Congress in Riyadh heard. “This event takes place at a time of significant change within the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 15 March, 2019 11:49 am

Saudi Acwa Power to pump $3bln in Egypt in 2019

Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power revealed plans to invest around $3 billion in Egypt’s electricity projects this year, the renewable energy developer’s country development director said. This sum will be allocated for implementing investments in the Upper Egypt governorates...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 15 March, 2019 5:00 am

Hyundai’s Student Traffic Safety Initiative in Saudi Arabia Returns for Third Year in a Row

Hyundai Motor Company and its distribution partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wallan Trading Company, Almajdouie Automotive Company and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company, have reconfirmed their support for the “Safety Day with Hyundai” initiative. The launch of the campaign,...

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Culture & Education | Friday 15 March, 2019 4:15 am

Hala China to Host Second ‘dubai Through Chinese Eyes’ Photography Exhibition in China

Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, is gearing up to host its second edition of ‘Dubai Through Chinese Eyes’, in Ningbo, Zhejiang province from 15 to 31 March 2019. Held at the China Port Museum, the 16-day photographic exhibition will display 170...

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Business & Money | Friday 15 March, 2019 4:00 am

Starbucks Saudi Arabia and Efe to Launch the 4th Wave of Youth-focused Training Programs Across the Kingdom

Following the great success and the positive response of the “Opportunity Cafe" and the “Pathway to a job” workshop programs, Starbucks Saudi Arabia and Education for Employment (EFE) have announced the launch of the 4th wave of the programs this March across KSA. During...

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Technology & IT | Friday 15 March, 2019 3:00 am

Sans Survey Reveals Cyber Security as a Popular Career Choice in the Uae and Saudi Arabia

The latest research from global IT security training company SANS Institute demonstrates that among 14-18-year-olds across seven countries in the Middle East and Europe, the choice of IT (including cyber security) as a career is highest in Saudi Arabia and the UAE (47% and 46% respectively). Of...

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Healthcare | Friday 15 March, 2019 2:15 am

Digital healthcare platform Altibbi accelerates operations to meet growing demand for quality healthcare in the Middle East

The MENA region’s first and largest digital health platform Altibbi is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare and improving medical outcomes for those who lack access to quality healthcare providers by managing up to 1,000 consultations a day through its growing network of registered and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 15 March, 2019 1:00 am

Oman Air and Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-carlton Hotel, Launch a Stopover Product for Oman

Oman Air has partnered with Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Muscat to offer an exclusive benefit to its First and Business class passengers.   Guests travelling in Oman Air’s premium cabins will be offered the chance to enjoy a complimentary night stay with breakfast at...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 March, 2019 3:29 pm

Dubai Culture announces launch of 
fourth edition of its ‘Reading Box’ initiative

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, has announced the launch of the fourth edition of itsReading Boxinitiative, which will take place at Mirdif City Centre from7thto 20thMarch 2019. This initiative is...

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