Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:02 pm

Muslim World League chief gets top honor in Malaysia

The secretary-general of the Makkah-based Muslim World League has been awarded Malaysia’s highest royal medal of honor as an appreciation for his efforts in promoting moderation. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League,...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 3:59 pm

Germany supports Saudi Arabia's economic plan: Envoy

German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller said on Thursday that Germany supports the Kingdom in realizing its Vision 2030 by offering high-tech products and know-how. The German envoy made the announcement as he addressed more than 150 representatives of companies, business chambers and government...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 April, 2017 3:57 pm

Saudi Arabia's heritage and investment bodies collaborate for tourism funding

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) are working together to support tourism investment in the Kingdom. Prince Sultan bin Salman, SCTH president and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, the acting governor of SAGIA,...

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Government | Friday 21 April, 2017 3:55 pm

Saudi Arabia, Djibouti sign MoUs, agreement

 Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a bilateral agreement were signed on the sidelines of a Saudi-Djibouti businessmen forum in Djibouti earlier this week. The MoUs were signed to rehabilitate King Fahd Road in Djibouti, and a grant was offered to support the health sector...

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Business & Money | Friday 21 April, 2017 5:36 am

ISACA Launches Real-time, Real-world Cyber Security Training Platform and Assessment Tool

ISACA is changing how cyber security training is delivered with the latest additions to its Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) portfolio of resources—the CSX Training Platform and Assessment Tool. The CSX Training Platform offers learners an easily accessible, constantly updated education...

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Healthcare | Friday 21 April, 2017 5:16 am

Oral Health Month, an oral care awareness campaign launches in KSA with the support of more than 3,200 dentists giving residents access to free dental checkups

The Saudi Dental Society and Colgate have partnered to launch a nationwide awareness campaign, Oral Health Month, with the support of over 3200 dentists across the Kingdom. The campaign offers free dental checkups across the country alongside an interactive roadshow across three cities, to drive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 April, 2017 5:11 am

Leopold’s of London Takes Top Title at Fact Awards 2017

Leopold’s of London, the traditionally English restauranteur has spiced up the Fact Magazine Awards 2017, where it was honored as the ‘The most favourite cafe of Abu Dhabi’.   The popular restaurant, which is headed by director of operations Andreas Montero, pioneered the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:49 am

UAE’s Top Tourism and News Website Hotelandrest Re-Launched after Major Upgrade

Readers can now browse UAE’s first and leading travel, tourism and news website hotelandrest.com on mobile phones with increased speed and efficiency. Iris Media, the company behind Hotelandrest.com has re-launched the website following multiple improvements and the adoption of technical...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:32 am

Scalo Milano City Style Margraf marble in Italy's first luxury retail village

Scalo Milano City Style is Milan’s latest shopping district. Designed by Metrogramma, in collaboration with Cotefa.ingegneri&architetti, it brings together the best of Made in Italy: fashion, fine cuisine, art and design. In this particular setting, Margraf marbles are the centrepiece of...

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Technology & IT | Friday 21 April, 2017 4:23 am

New ZigBee certified radio-frequency control

The new two-rocker button control with 2.4 GHz standard 802.15.4 radio-frequency transmitter is the ideal solution for ensuring practicality, freedom of installation and versatility: this device can be positioned almost anywhere, even on glass or wood surfaces. Any without the need for masonry...

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