Culture & Education | Friday 27 October, 2017 3:04 pm

Lughati Hosts Workshops for Primary School Teachers

Primary school teachers in Sharjah are being equipped with the skills to teach their young pupils the smart way at a series of workshops being run by Lughati. The Arabic learning initiative that aims to support the studying of Arabic in Sharjah schools using modern technology has introduced the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 October, 2017 2:56 pm

Ministry of Communications Inks MOU with OneWeb to Bridge Digital Divide in Saudi Arabia

In a ceremony witnessed by H.E the Minister Eng. Abdulla Al-Sawaha and Sir Richard Branson, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and OneWeb have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of solutions in 2020 which should help to connect 237,000 ...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 October, 2017 2:40 pm

KSA, Virgin Group to form $1 billion partnership in space projects

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Virgin Group will form a $1 billion partnership to invest in Virgin Galactic, The Space Ship and Virgin Orbit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.   The agreement includes a $480 million future option for investment in the space services sector....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 October, 2017 2:30 pm

Viewz at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary

VIEWZ restaurant and Cristal VIEWZ bar & grill at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi will mark its 2nd Anniversary with a post Halloween Party.   Kamal Fakhoury, Cristal Hotel's General Manager stated, "The overwhelming support our valued patrons and beloved guests have continuously...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 27 October, 2017 2:10 pm

Chopard new boutique opens in Al Khobar in partnership with Attar United

Chopard and Attar United officially opened the new Chopard boutique in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The 233 square meters boutique is located on Al-Sheikh Avenue, one of the newest landmarks in the city.   The elegant environment of the boutique artfully embraces the global renovated Chopard ...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 October, 2017 1:41 pm

SEDCO Capital Participates in the 2nd Global Ethical Finance Forum

SEDCO Capital, one of the largest asset managers in Saudi Arabia, was invited to participate in the 2nd Global Ethical Finance Forum to discuss the interplay between Ethics, Faith, Finance and Impact.   The 2nd Ethical Finance conference, which took place in Edinburgh with the support of ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 October, 2017 1:11 pm

VAT in the GCC: Are your accounting systems ready?

Compliance with the UAE VAT Law may require significant changes to a business’ technology, operations, financial management and bookkeeping practices.   The law, which comes into effect across the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations on 1 January 2018, sets administrative...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 27 October, 2017 4:07 am

Iconic Lincoln Navigator SUV Ramps Up First Class Travel

Lincoln took the wraps off its first-class all-new Navigator SUV last night, unveiling it to some of the Middle East’s most discerning experts in style at a regional fashion event. Epitomising style and refinement, the 2018 Navigator – making its regional debut ahead of the Dubai ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 26 October, 2017 1:11 pm

American University of Sharjah visits Abu Dhabi, takes part in Najah 2017

Officials of American University of Sharjah (AUS) are conducting a week-long ‘roadshow’ in Abu Dhabi, talking to students, parents and educators about the benefits of an AUS education. A highlight of the roadshow will be the participation of AUS at Najah Abu Dhabi, 2017, the UAE’s ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 26 October, 2017 12:50 pm

Petromin Jeddah Plant Certified to BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Standard

Petromin, the leading lubricants and automotive services company in Saudi Arabia, has been successfully compliant to the OHSAS 18001:2007 Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management System for Jeddah plant as the first time ever in Petromin KSA history.   The...

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