Environment & Energy | Sunday 24 June, 2018 4:21 am

New investment models needed to boost MENA oil, gas competitiveness 13 hours ago 42 views

New investment models will encourage optimal development in the oil and gas sector, Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum told OPEC ministers and industry leaders at the OPEC Seminar in Vienna last June 20. The private sector in MENA can be an important partner in oil and gas development, helping...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 24 June, 2018 3:20 am

Special parking facilities for women

Many neighborhoods have created special parking sections for women and families. To celebrate the awaited day, shopping centers in Riyadh announced that they will give free parking for women. Auto companies have seized the moment with ads marking the end of the ban, and private parking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 24 June, 2018 2:22 am

ADIB wins seven EMEA Awards

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has received an unprecedented sevens awards, across both house and deal categories, at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, held in London, UK. In the Islamic finance category, ADIB won: ‘Best Islamic Finance House’;...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:24 pm

Road safety event for female drivers launched in Saudi Arabia

A three-day recreational and educational event for women about driving cars was launched on Thursday by the director of the Riyadh Traffic Department, Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Kharsan, and Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) CEO Nasser Sulaiman Al-Nasser. The event was held at Riyadh Park Mall in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:20 pm

58 Brands in the UAE to receive Superbrands title at Annual Tribute Event

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced it will host its annual tribute event to honour and recognize 58 of UAE’s strongest brands on June 27, 2018. At the event, Superbrands will also announce the highly awaited ‘Brand of the Year’ award and...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:17 pm

Ford has Produced a List of Top Car Buying Tips to Help New Drivers Through Their First Test Drive

The historic day is finally upon us. Here are a few tips for Saudi women hoping to take their first steps towards car ownership as of June 24, 2018.   Research Purchasing your first vehicle is extremely exciting and there is a long list of things to look out for. The car market is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:14 pm

Everything You Need to Know About Vacationing in Lausanne

Lausanne, the crown jewel of Switzerland’s extensive collection of touristic cities has it all – be it the warm, friendly people, colourful landscapes, vibrant culture and the best dining and leisure outlets. For families, it is a place where it’s possible to simply relax in a...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:10 pm

Samsung and Disney Welcome Two New AR Emojis

Samsung Electronics and Disney are bringing two more classic Disney characters to life as AR Emojis for the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Daisy Duck and Goofy are the latest characters to join an already star-studded lineup that features Disney’siconic Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck, as ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 23 June, 2018 4:07 pm

Emirates Insolaire’s first-of-its-kind coloured solar panel technology gets strong response at Intersolar Europe

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its joint venture Emirates Insolaire LLC, a pioneer in new solar technologies, has received strong response for its sustainable, energy-efficient coloured...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 23 June, 2018 3:59 pm

New qualitative specializations in foreign scholarship program

NEW qualitative specializations have been included in the 13th edition of the King’s Foreign Scholarship Program to be launched this week. Announcing this in Riyadh on Friday, Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Al-Isa stressed focusing on quality specializations keeping up with the...

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