Technology & IT | Monday 24 September, 2018 8:15 am

Samsung Electronics Wins 49 IDEA Design Awards

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that it won 49 IDEA Design Awards, including one Gold, six Silvers and two Bronzes, at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2018. It is the most IDEA prizes the company has won in a single year.   “With consumer-focused...

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Technology & IT | Monday 24 September, 2018 8:00 am

Microsoft hosts trust and security briefing for Regional Media

Microsoft’s office’s in Dubai, media from across the region attended a morning session to hear about the latest developments in the trust and security landscape across the Middle East and Africa. Data breaches are daily occurrence in the region and regulatory requirements for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 September, 2018 7:45 am

Tourist bus adds color to celebrations in Tabuk

A double-decker tourist bus on Sunday roamed the streets of Tabuk as part of the city’s National Day celebrations. The bus, which made its maiden trip, was the project of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). Mabrouk Al-Shilaibi, director of the commission, said ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 24 September, 2018 6:00 am

Exhibitors eye Mideast $8.7bn lighting fixtures market in 2024

The 13th edition of Light Middle East, the region’s premier exhibition, conference, and awards program for lighting design and technology, opened in Dubai on Sunday featuring 333 exhibitors from 30 countries. Running for three days and spanning some 13,430sqm of space at the Dubai...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 24 September, 2018 6:00 am

World Green Economy Summit 2018 to underscore role of youth in global green economy movement

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2018 is set to emphasise the role of young men and women in global efforts to build a green economy when it opens in Dubai in October. Organizers of WGES made the announcement as the UAE joins the worldwide celebration of the United Nations’ International ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 September, 2018 6:00 am

Dubai Parks and Resorts Celebrates Saudi National Day

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East is celebrating Saudi National Day with a unique offer on (one-day/one-park) and (one-day/two-parks) tickets to visit any of the three iconic theme parks, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai,...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 September, 2018 2:00 am

Saudi camel festival enters Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records has announced that it has confirmed that the Crown Prince Camel Festival is the largest camel sports festival in the world. This year’s festival enjoyed the participation of a record 11,186 camels, which competed in 787 rounds of competition over more than 40 days from...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 September, 2018 1:37 am

Saudi Arabia tops globally with trained primary, secondary teachers

Saudi Arabia came first in global ranking for the most trained teachers in primary and secondary education in Global Knowledge Index (GKI). The latest Global Knowledge Index, which tracks the status of knowledge in 131 countries around the globe, was presented at a high-level event organized by...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 23 September, 2018 7:00 pm

BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana, Jumeira Rotana and Villa Rotana Back to School with DFWAC

BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana, Jumeira Rotana and Villa Rotana hosted a Back to School fun activity with women and children of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC). The 3-hour event was filled with fun activities and exciting games, followed by a sumptuous feast of freshly prepared food ...

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Sports | Sunday 23 September, 2018 5:00 pm

GEMS New Millennium School, Al Khail celebrates winners of its Annual Primary Swim Gala 2018

GEMS New Millennium School, Al Khail has announced the winners of its Annual Primary Swim Gala. The competition takes place every year during the month of September, and 40 primary level students enter in the hope of winning and qualifying so they can participate in inter-school, regional and...

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