Environment & Energy | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 6:11 am

Saudi Aramco signs deals worth $27.5bn

Saudi Aramco hosted its 4th IKTVA Forum & Exhibition this week at the Dhahran Expo Center in Dammam, attracting more than 1,000 local and international energy-sector service and equipment suppliers, manufacturers and small and medium enterprises to explore available investment opportunities...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 5:08 am

Al-Qasabi reviews investment services in Northern region

Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi visited the ministry’s branch in the Northern Border Province city of Arar. Al-Qasabi reviewed the services provided by the ministry to all beneficiaries in the Northern region in general, as well as the functions and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 4:07 am

Saudi Electricity to set up power generation subsidiary

Saudi Electricity Co. plans to establish a power generation subsidiary, pending shareholder approval, a step viewed by analysts as a sign the state-controlled power giant is pushing ahead with a long-awaited restructuring. The company, the Gulf’s largest utility, said in a bourse filing on...

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Government | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:54 am

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince arrives in Egypt

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Monday, as part of an official tour of the Arab region. He was recieved upon arrival at Cairo airport by Egyptain President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Prince Mohammed was expected to discuss ways of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:46 am

Experience Al Marjan Island with Ultra-All-Inclusive Indulgences at Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Rixos Bab Al Bahr invites families to ultra-luxurious moments as it unveils its Same Day Staycation Offer. Discover a distinctive sojourn that aims to inspire every traveler with exclusive discounts and experiences for the season. Indulge in a lavish tropical experience with up to 30% off on...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:42 am

SGTS and AUS Turn UAE Heritage Site into Interactive Virtual Reality Destination

The remarkable historic story of Wadi Al Helo – one of Sharjah’s UNESCO World Heritage-nominated cultural heritage sites – is being told using a unique Virtual Reality (VR) application developed by the management office of ‘Sharjah: The Gateway to Trucial States’...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:31 am

Saif bin Zayed Inaugurates the Second Aqdar World Summit

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated the second Aqdar World Summittoday morning (Monday) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The international event focuses on promoting ethical principles and values among...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:00 am

Rove Hotels makes education fun with STEM Saturday Camps for kids

In line with its ongoing efforts to make a worthwhile impact on the local community through positive, beneficial initiatives, Rove has partnered with STEM for Kids to launch STEM Saturday Camps across all of its hotels. The camps are designed to offer highly flexible and engaging programmes that...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 2:33 am

Dubai Culture closes SIKKA Art Fair 2019 artist applications with a record number of submissions

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, announced that registration for the ninth edition of SIKKA Art Fair, which closed in October, received an unprecedented response from artists wishing to participate...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 2:30 am

Saudi Arabia to boost mining sector to $64bn GDP contribution

Saudi Arabia is seeking to develop its mining sector to increase its current GDP contribution from $17 billion to $64 billion. Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, said the Kingdom’s strategy includes 42 initiatives to structure the sector and raise its...

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