Government | Sunday 17 September, 2017 12:25 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY AND NESMA WATER AND ENERGY BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF THIRD PHASE-C OF INDUSTRIAL VALLEY

 King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed an agreement with Nesma Water & Energy to develop the third phase-C of the Industrial Valley (IV). The contract is worth more than SAR 80 million. The third phase-C of the IV comprises 1.2 million square meters. Under the terms of the...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 17 September, 2017 10:18 am

Saudi Arabia to allow international companies to install solar cells for power subscribers

 The Kingdom will next Sunday begin receiving applications to install solar cells, with the Saudi Electricity and Co-Generation Regulatory Authority allowing international companies to register for the project’s auction. The initiative for using the new technology falls into “The...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 September, 2017 10:16 am

Economic growth key to fight against extremism, Saudi MiSK forum in New York hears

 Economic development is a key factor in deterring young people in the Middle East and elsewhere from becoming involved in violent extremism, a gathering of world leaders heard in New York. A one-day youth forum on tolerance — held under the joint auspices of the MiSK Foundation, the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 September, 2017 10:15 am

Saudi education minister signs cooperation agreement with Swedish counterpart

Saudi Minister of Education Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Issa signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish Minister of Higher Education and Research Helene Hellmark Knutsson during Al-Issa’s official visit to Sweden. The agreement includes 16 articles to enhance educational cooperation between the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 September, 2017 5:00 am

Automotive aftermarket poised for growth in UAE despite subdued auto sales

Although vehicle sales in the UAE have seen a slowdown in 2017, the auto aftermarket sector is seeing a positive trend leading up to 2020. This is mainly due to the increasing number of vehicles, hot climates and tough road conditions which consequently affect the lifespan of batteries and...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 17 September, 2017 4:20 am

Think You Can Text or Talk while Driving? Your Brain Probably Disagrees

Most people think they can do two things at once but psychological research proves the brain is just not wired to multitask, especially when driving. When the brain is taxed with too many simultaneous actions, it actually performs each one slower. So, for example, while many people may think they...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 September, 2017 4:20 am

Boggi Milano Sponsors the 3rd Lexus Tennis Festival

Boggi Milano, the leading Italian men’s fashion brand, announced its sponsorship of the 3rd annual Lexus Tennis Festival, which will be held from the 15th to the 22nd of September at The Tennis Academy Amman. This year’s festival will host the legendary Toni Nadal; coach, mentor, and...

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Sports | Sunday 17 September, 2017 4:10 am

Shell Saudi Arabia shares Saudi media the joy of World Cup 2018 qualification

The most anticipated day across the Kingdom for the Football loving nation.  More than 62 thousand spectators led by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince gathered at the Aljoharah stadium whilst the rest of the nation glued to their Television screens to witness the...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 17 September, 2017 4:00 am

AI-equipped upcoming smartphone by Huawei to boast world’s most powerful smartphone camera

With leading smartphone brands finally embracing a dual-lens rear camera setup on their device, inter-brand competition with one of the hottest mobile trends of the past year is reaching fever pitch. However, with Huawei having implemented dual-camera technology in its mobile phones for over two...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 17 September, 2017 3:30 am

Arabian Automobiles Kicks Off ‘1-Chance Upgrade, 5 Days Only’ Campaign

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced that it will be bringing back its popular trade-in campaign for the second time this year with the launch of ‘1-Chance Upgrade....

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