Government | Monday 1 May, 2017 4:34 pm

King Faisal International Prize begins evaluation of nominations for 40th session of award

King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) General Secretariat has set in motion an elaborate process of review of nominations for the 40th session of prestigious award 2018 in all five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language & Literature, Medicine, and Science. The...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 1:35 pm

MEIRA’s new Saudi chapter seeks to bring best Investor Relations practice to the Kingdom

The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) has launched a new chapter in Saudi Arabia, supported by the Saudi stock market “Tadawul”, to further develop best practice in Investor Relations (IR) across the Kingdom. The Saudi MEIRA chapter was formally inaugurated at a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 May, 2017 11:06 am

Experience the Enchantments of Zurich during Ramadan with the Dolder Grand

Embark on a magical journey during the Holy Month at the Dolder Grand.   Escape the GCC heat during Ramadan & Eid and allow The Dolder Grand to indulge you with special treats for the Holy Month. A jewel among the lively city of Zurich, the nature’s breathtaking charm, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 May, 2017 10:59 am

Middle East momentum continues as IHG signs four new hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announced four new hotel signings as well as six new hotel openings across the GCC in 2017 at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, UAE. The announcements are an indication of IHG’s...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 1 May, 2017 9:50 am

INFINITI Enthusiasts See Return of Arabian Automobiles’ ‘Upgrade to INFINITI’ Campaign

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, announces the return of its ‘Upgrade to INFINITI’ campaign, which will run from 1st to 6th May across INFINITI Centers throughout Dubai, Sharjah, Ras ...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 9:24 am

Saudi Arabia seeks to increase FDI to 5.7% of GDP in 2017

Saudi Arabia seeks to increase FDI to 5.7% of GDP in 2017   Saudi Arabia is aiming to increase the foreign direct investment from 3.8% of its current GDP to about 5.7% in 2017, as part of its efforts to diversify its economy and boost investment inflows into the...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 9:17 am

XpertLearning to offer Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) Certification in the Middle East

Dubai-based XpertLearning, a leading consultancy for Online Learning, Talent and Performance solutions in the Middle East, announced today that it will be offering Cybersecurity (CSA+) certification in the Middle East.  CompTIA CSA+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 9:12 am

Middle East Construction Market to Top USD 300 Billion by 2019

  With the Middle East and North Africa’s construction market topping USD 300 billion by 2019, felt solutions will cut costs and deliver comfortable spaces, architects and interior designers agreed today ahead of International Design Exhibition (INDEX) in...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 May, 2017 9:09 am

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT 83% OF PEOPLE IN THE UAE ACCESS THE INTERNET VIA SMARTPHONES DURING HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

Facebook MENA research shows that during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan there is a major surge in usage of smart phones. Over 70% of people in the Middle East own a smartphone. During this season, people rely heavily on their smartphone for entertainment, online shopping, as well as Ramadan...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 May, 2017 7:40 am

Mobily Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Palo Alto Networks

Mobily has signed a memorandum of understanding with Palo Alto Networks, the next-generation security company.    The memorandum lays the foundation for future collaboration between Mobily and Palo Alto Networks, with the aim of evaluating and subsequently developing future security ...

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