Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:47 am

Saudi supercomputer on top 10 most powerful list

A Kingdom-based supercomputer has entered the top 10 list of the most powerful computers on the planet. The Shaheen II is based at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal.  The Cray XC40 computer is the 7th most powerful machine in the world, said the Top 500...

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Government | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:37 am

Faithful seek blessings and forgiveness

Over three million faithful sought Almighty Allah’s blessings, expiation of their sins and forgiveness of their Creator and Cherisher as they thronged the Two Holy Mosques on the 27th night of Ramadan, Tuesday. Widely believed to be the Night of Power — although prayers and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:20 am

Jumeirah and Careem offer Gulf residents a
complimentary chauffeur ride to the mall this summer

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company, and member of Dubai Holding, is offering Gulf residents 10% off Best Available Rate and a complimentary chauffeur ride to one of Dubai’s shopping malls this summer with their partners, Careem, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:12 am

Pepsi and Lay’s “Strings of light that brings us together” campaign video goes viral

Pepsi and Lay’s exclusive Ramadan video, featuring the voice of Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi, has gone viral with more than 18 million consumers across the region viewing, sharing and commenting on the video across social media platforms as they look to bring back the spirit of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 4:07 am

Publicity of King Saud Foundation and the declaration of its statute

The Riyadh-based King Saud Foundation (KSF) has announced  its humanitarian activities as well as projects for the welfare of Saudi citizens.   In a statement, Prince Mishaal bin Saud, foundation president, said KSF’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 3:23 am

IHG REWARDS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE NAME OF NEW TOP MEMBERSHIP LEVEL

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the name of IHG Rewards Club’s new top membership level, Spire Elite, introduced to recognise and reward its most loyal members.  To celebrate the launch, world renowned travel photographer Steve McCurry – who is best known for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:10 am

Nespresso celebrates the spirit of tradition and culture this Ramadan

  Coffee has brought pleasure to the Arabic world and has brought people together for many centuries as they savour and share a moment together. This social custom is just as important to Arabic culture today and this Ramadan, Nespresso will help to create extraordinary coffee moments...

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Sports | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 1:00 am

BAUME & MERCIER CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL STARS AT THE TAORMINA FILM FESTIVAL 2015

Baume & Mercier partnered the 61st Taormina Film festival and celebrated international stars with Promesse and Clifton creations. Mr Alain Zimmermann, Baume & Mercier CEO, and the brand director for Italy Mr Beppe Ambrosini, were honored to present awards to four highly successful stars...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 July, 2015 12:14 am

Hospitality has one address; “My Journey” at Makarem Annakheel Village

Keeping pace with change in Iftar habits and ethics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the past few years, Makarem Annakheel Village, Red Sea palm - Jeddah, opens its doors for guests to experience "My Journey", a unique eastern atmosphere in exceptional Ramadan settings for the perfect...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 1:21 pm

PAYPAL EXPANDS GLOBAL BUYER PROTECTION TO COVER DIGITAL GOODS & SERVICES

PayPal is tapping deeper into the billion dollar digital market – as it announces the expansion of its Global Buyer Protection to cover purchases of digital goods and services. With immediate effect, customers now purchasing digital goods and services such as digital music, digital books,...

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