Technology & IT | Saturday 22 September, 2018 10:30 am

Microsoft showcased reports of Cyber in(security) in the Middle East

In 2015 oil prices fell to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. In May this year oil prices surged to their highest level in more than three years, astounding economists and forecasters. Prices are now stabilising again. The Middle East has invested billions of dollars in efforts to...

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Technology & IT | Friday 7 September, 2018 7:53 am

Top YouTube Channels for Students

YouTube has served as the go-to platform for people looking for information or for mere entertainment. Several YouTube creators have devoted their time into offering quality content that neither compromise on content nor on fun delivery. Here are some of the top YouTube channels that will...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 August, 2018 7:25 pm

Nine MENA IPOs raise US$881.5m in Q2 2018

The MENA region raised US$881.5m through nine IPOs, (including four Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listings), in Q2 2018, according to the latest EY MENA IPO Eye report. Compared to Q2 2017, both IPO value and activity increase year-on-year by 42.8% and 12.5% respectively. Out of the nine...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 17 August, 2018 12:46 am

Arrival flights around the holy city of Mecca up 20% ahead of Hajj 2018

: As of 31 July 2018, arrival flights around the holy city of Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj were up 20% when compared to the last year’s pilgrimage,according to analysis conducted by Travelport(NYSE:TVPT), the leading travel commerce platform.    With...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 2:30 am

BinDawood Superstores release findings from international survey aiming to support pilgrims in preparing for a healthy Hajj

In advance of Hajj, BinDawood superstores today released the findings from an international survey - conducted by Nielsen on behalf of the BinDawood group - that was designed and developed as part of the Group’s on-going commitment to promote health awareness for those undertaking their...

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Culture & Education | Friday 10 August, 2018 10:47 am

What makes superfoods so “super”?

There has been a lot of buzz around the new trend of “superfoods” that is growing bigger by the day and getting a lot attention from consumers who are curious to know more about this new trend. Many people think that eating superfoods will prevent them from many diseases and health...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 August, 2018 8:33 am

AI in Cyber Security: From Hype to Reality

These headlines make seasoned cyber security professionals wary. We’ve seen other emerging technologies receive similar attention, and we’ve seen many of them fail to live up to their expectations.    In this article, we will build a real-world perspective on AI in cyber ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 7:44 am

Saudi Start-up’s raised $3.110 Million in Funding in Second Quarter of 2018

The technology start-ups incubated by the Badir Program, one of the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology initiatives, has successfully raised around SR 11.660 million ($3.110 million) in the second quarter of 2018, up by 7.66% from the previous quarter when 10.830 million ($2.888...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 July, 2018 1:24 am

Edgy, energetic Chinese millennial travelers are spending 80% more on travel and are majorly influenced by social media

Recent research from Hotels.com™has revealed that Chinese millennials born after 1990 are pushing the boundaries of international travel, increasing their travel expenditure in the past year by a staggering 80 per cent to fund social media-influenced trips full of edgy...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 July, 2018 11:17 am

Nestlé reports half-year results for 2018

  •       Organic growth of 2.8%, with 2.5% real internal growth (RIG) and pricing of 0.3%.  •       Total sales increased by 2.3% to CHF 43.9 billion (6M-2017: CHF 42.9 billion). Acquisitions and...

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