Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:03 pm

US to lift laptop ban on Saudia, Emirates hopeful

 Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will be able to fly passengers to the US with their laptops and other large personal electronic devices as cabin luggage by July 19, in a deal worked out between the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and US transport security...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:00 pm

11th Souq Okaz to kick off on July 12

 The 11th Souq Okaz will kick off on July 12 in Arfaa, Taif, under the patronage of King Salman. Since its inception, Souq Okaz has witnessed a variety of cultural and tourist components which have reflected the Kingdom’s promotion of its heritage and cultural activities. The Saudi...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:45 am

Mobily Adds Booking.com As Neqaty Partner

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced on adding the famous website in hotel booking around the world, “Booking.com” to Neqaty partners. This strategic partnership is an added value to Neqaty program, whereas “Booking.com” is one of the most famous websites for hotel booking...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:06 am

Cloud infrastructure reality is outperforming perception finds Oracle study

Businesses in Saudi Arabia are rapidly embracing cloud infrastructure (IaaS) to boost performance and innovation levels, new research from Oracle has revealed.  While negative perceptions around security, complexity and loss of control still present barriers to adoption, they are shown to be...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:48 am

Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford's Best Ranking in Report's 31-Year History

Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:30 am

Demand for Alternate Residency and Citizenship Increases in MENA region

Global residency and citizenship is an increasingly important aspect of private and professional life of this new trend of global citizens. For entrepreneurs and investors from Middle East and North Africa (MENA), citizenship by investment is appealing because it presents the opportunity to build...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:16 am

Dubai’s Successful 2016/2017 Cruise Season Weighs Anchor

The 2016/2017 Dubai Cruise season officially concluded with the departure of the season’s final ship, the C.S. Sea Princess, from Port Rashid recently. After a stopover in Dubai, the luxury ship’s only port of call in the GCC, the C.S. Sea Princess continued her voyage to Aqaba as part...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:00 am

Escape to Al Raha Beach Hotel and indulge in an extraordinary summer getaway

This season, make a quick escape to Al Raha Beach Hotel and indulge in an extraordinary summer getaway promising fun, fervor and delicious food! Sun, sand and blue, blue skies await you in this beautiful destination in Abu Dhabi. Attractively priced stay packages start at AED 395* BB for double...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 3:10 am

Natuzzi Italia announces partnership with Dubai Golf

Natuzzi Italia, one of the world's most internationally acclaimed Italian luxury furniture makers, announces its partnership with Dubai Golf, who manage two of the premier and most established golfing destinations in the region, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & yacht Club As...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 5:14 pm

Panasonic Signs First Pan-EMEA Distribution Agreement with Nuvias For IP Phone Handsets

Panasonic Business has appointed Nuvias as its first pan-EMEA distributor for its range of business IP phone handsets. This marks a major vote of confidence in the recently-formed Nuvias Unified Communications Practice and is an important addition to Nuvias’ growing portfolio of leading...

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