Technology & IT | Thursday 7 April, 2016 12:22 pm

Panasonic launches LUMIX GX85 Camera

Panasonic has announced its new DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) camera DMC-GX85, in the LUMIX G range, which incorporates a host of advanced technologies and practical functions in a compact body.   The LUMIX GX85 lets users shoot vibrant, true-to-life high quality images with...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 7 April, 2016 10:23 am

GMC Yukon Ranks Highest in Segment in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

For the third consecutive year, the GMC Yukon ranked highest in its segment in the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study.      In parallel, for the second year in a row, the Sierra, a vehicle that offers distinctive styling and capability, secured the runner-up slot in ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 April, 2016 9:52 am

UK ‘preferred’ destination for Middle East travellers in 2015

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has announced that room nights from outbound business originating from the Middle East region increased by 21% in 2015, when compared with...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 April, 2016 9:45 am

Intel Security International Internet of Things Smart Home Survey Shows Many Respondents Sharing Personal Data for Money

A majority of respondents worldwide (54 percent) indicated they might be willing to share their personal data collected from their smart home with companies in exchange for money, and 70 percent agree that companies should give coupons and discounts to customers in return for data about device...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 April, 2016 7:42 am

Emirates NBD named Best Local Private Bank in the Middle East 2016

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, was named Best Local Private Bank in the Middle East at the 2016 Private Banker International (PBI) Middle East Awards. The bank was presented with the award at a gala dinner that was held in conjunction with the Private Banking Middle East Conference at...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 April, 2016 7:17 am

Aljomaih Automotive Sponsors the annual Employees’ Ceremony at King Faisal Specialist Hospital

 Aljomaih Automotive, the largest dealer of General Motors in KSA and the Middle East, recently sponsored the Employees’ Ceremony at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.) in Jeddah. This annual ceremony aims to promote the connection amongst hospital employees ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 April, 2016 6:35 am

Bupa Arabia honored by Ministry of Social Affairs for leadership role in orphan care

The Ministry of Social Affairs in the Makkah Region honored Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, pioneer in social affairs and orphan care, during the Arab Orphan Day organized by the ministry under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 April, 2016 6:05 am

HEMPEL launches new brand identity

HEMPEL Paints Saudi Arabia unveiled its new brand identity on April 4 to coincide with the first year anniversary of opening its biggest regional showroom in Riyadh. One year on, HEMPEL’s strategically-located biggest showroom in the Middle East has successfully catered to the needs of its...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 April, 2016 5:38 am

Madinah governor launches SR400m educational projects

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched Wednesday 41 education projects worth SR400 million. Minister of Education Ahmed Al-Issa and Minister of Commerce Tawfiq Al-Rabiah were among the attendees at the launch ceremony. The projects include school buildings and administrative facilities for ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 7 April, 2016 5:34 am

Ford Explorer Named 2016 Middle East Car of the Year ‘Best Midsize SUV’

The new 2016 Ford Explorer has been named “Best Midsize SUV” in the prestigious Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) awards. Judged by a panel of 12 ‘motoring minds’ from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Levant countries, the Middle East Car of the Year is the biggest, ...

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