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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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 January, 2019 12:10 am

ASUS Republic of Gamers gives a first look of the Mothership & Zephyrus S to the Middle East

Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG), the world’s leading gaming brand, launched its new Nvidia GeForce RTX™ notebooklineup today. It features two new flagship products, Mothership (GZ700) and the Zephyrus S (GX701). The latest additions to the ROG arsenal of the world’s best gaming ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 15 January, 2019 4:38 pm

Canon Partners with Copatra Graphics to further its Commitment to the Saudi Arabia’s Graphic Art Industry

Canon Saudi Arabia, the leader in imaging and printing solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Copatra Graphics, a leading provider of printing and media solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With this collaboration, existing and prospective graphic art customers across the...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 15 January, 2019 4:28 pm

Cepsa and Masdar focus their collaboration on renewables in Spain and Portugal

Cepsa and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have strengthened their collaboration in renewables by today signing a Partnership Agreement at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, one of the world’s largest gatherings on sustainability that is currently being held in the UAE capital. After...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 January, 2019 4:14 pm

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Announces "Official Airline" Partnership With the First Saudi International Airshow

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announces its role as the main sponsor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s “Saudi International Airshow”, taking place from 12-14 March, 2019 at Al Thumamah Airport in Riyadh. The Saudi Airshow will be held under the Patronage of His Royal Highness...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 January, 2019 2:13 pm

Finastra announces Eric Duffaut as President and Global Head of Field Operations

Finastrahas appointed Eric Duffautas President and Global Head of Field Operations. Based at Finastra’s London Headquarters, Duffaut will take responsibility for the company’s entire go-to-market organization including global sales, services and consultancy, as well as overseeing the...

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