Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 September, 2016 6:00 am

National Day brings joy to all

On the occasion of the Kingdom’s 86th National Day, Saudis and foreign residents expressed feelings of love and gratitude for a country that cares deeply for its inhabitants. The Saudi National Day is a moment in which all rejoice, a moment in which “we all are Saudis,” one...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 September, 2016 5:54 am

Over US$1.36 Billion of Expo 2020 Dubai Spend to be allocated to SMEs Globally

Expo 2020 Dubai – the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region – has announced that 20% of the Expo’s total direct and indirect spend, representing more than US$1.36 billion in contracts, will be allocated to Small and Medium Enterprises ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 September, 2016 4:35 am

In solidarity with the nation

A total of 1,000 riders took part in a bicycle marathon in Riyadh on Saturday to celebrate the 86th National Day. The bicycle riders — most of them attired in green — were carrying Saudi flags and banners expressing solidarity with security forces and Border Guards. A group of bicycle...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 September, 2016 3:39 am

Jawaher Al Qasimi Named ‘Honorary Patron’ of EFE’s “Global Women’s Inclusion Initiative”

Alongside the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, Education For Employment’s (EFE) signature initiative expanding opportunities for women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), titled the ‘Global Women’s Inclusion Initiative,’ has announced Her Highness Sheikha ...

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Sports | Sunday 25 September, 2016 2:48 am

Young Emirati Adventurer Scales New Heights in Preparation for Quest to Mount Everest

DarkMatter, an international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, recently sponsored a young Emirati adventurer and mountain climber to train in the French Alps, ahead of her making a bold attempt to conquer the formidable Mount Everest in 2017. Danah Al Ali's inspirational...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 September, 2016 12:33 am

Innovation in Construction Takes Center Stageat THE BIG 5 KUWAIT 2016

Over 100 companies are set to showcase thousands of innovative products for the construction sector at the Kuwait International Fair, from Sep 25 to 27, 2016. According to organiser dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, the fourth edition of The Big 5 Kuwait will host exhibitors from 16...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 25 September, 2016 12:12 am

Bringing education to refugees in Lebanon with the Clooney Foundation for Justice

We are facing the largest refugee crisis since World War II. Last September, we asked ourselves if we could play a unique role in supporting organizations on the ground, and we invited people around the world to help us respond -- with Google.org matching every dollar. Since that time, Google.org...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:46 pm

Mobily to Offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Saudi Arabia Beginning Saturday, September 24

Mobily today announced it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, featuring an all-new advanced camera system, dust and water resistant design, stereo speaker system and the A10 Fusion chip, which is the most powerful chip on any smartphone while delivering the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:28 pm

Emicool wins IDEA District Energy Awards in two categories

 Emirates District Cooling LLC [Emicool] – a leading district cooling service provider in the region and a joint venture of Dubai Investments PJSC and Union Properties, has been recognized with top industry awards in two categories at the 107th International District Energy Association...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 September, 2016 3:25 pm

Saudi Arabia to highlight its atomic energy role at IAEA meet

The Saudi delegation to the 60th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are expected to highlight the Kingdom’s role in atomic energy development, while working to acquire the necessary expertise to nationalize this key sector by applying international standards...

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