Business & Money | Friday 3 April, 2020 1:44 am

GCC commerce ministers hold extraordinary virtual meeting to discuss the economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

Commerce ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an extraordinary virtual meeting to discuss the economic impact of the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), citing the role of their ministries to guarantee the provision and flow of basic and necessary commodities to citizens and...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 3 April, 2020 1:20 am

Nissan appoints new Chairman of its Africa, Middle East and India region

Nissan has appointed Guillaume Cartier as Senior Vice President and Chairman of its Africa, Middle East, and India region (AMI) and Head of the Global Datsun Business Unit, effective from April 1st 2020.   In this role, he will lead the regional management committee and be...

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Technology & IT | Friday 3 April, 2020 12:16 am

From a folding 8-inch FullView Display to revolutionary user experience, the HUAWEI Mate Xs is the ultimate foldable 5G smartphone

Today’s smartphone industry is slowing moving towards  innovative foldable devices. Some of them flip open, others hide the  screen that is accessible by opening the phone and many more. However, if you want a folding smartphone that can give you versatile functionality...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 4:45 pm

Study: Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report on COVID-19 to measure the t rust in governments, businesses and media

These last few weeks we have all lived the consequences of low trust in government and media. We have observed that large groups of people have ignored critical health guidance, in part because they doubted the veracity of available information or because they relied on disinformation. At the same...

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Healthcare | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:55 pm

Ministry of Health Broadcasts More than 2 Billion Awareness Messages about Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), has broadcast more than 2 billion awareness messages about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), addressed to various segments of society including citizens and residents in 24...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:45 pm

#StayHome – Samsung Extends Support to UAE Customers

UAE customers to enjoy personalized customer service support for mobiles and tablets from the comfort of their home     In line with the UAE government’s #StayHome initiative, Samsung Gulf Electronics is taking further steps to continue serving customers and communities by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:45 pm

A significant increase in the number of visitors this year Winter at Tantora concludes its activities

The Royal Commission for AlUla, the official organiser of Winter at Tantora Festival announced the conclusion of the second edition of the festival, which started on 19th December and lasted until 7th March, during which it presented a unique set of activities that celebrated the local...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:30 pm

Nakheel sterilises 647 residential buildings across Dubai as part of ongoing sanitisation programme

Master developer Nakheel has embarked on a two-week precautionary deep disinfection programme at all 647 residential buildings in its Dubai property portfolio as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health.   Taking place until 12 April, the exercise covers all buildings ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 12:00 pm

Properties Investment announces 3 month rent relief for ‘The Market’ retailers

Announcement in line with respite measures adopted as part of the global pandemic impact offering support to tenants   Properties Investment (PI) - a Dubai Investments joint-venture company engaged in the investment and development of real estate properties, has announced a 3 month rent...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 April, 2020 11:53 am

Is ICT Technology keeping its promise as pandemic hits the world?

As the world faces an unprecedented crisis in the form of Coronavirus COVID-19, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is playing a critical role in bringing people together while social distancing is being practiced across the world. More than ever, information, unified collaboration,...

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