Technology & IT | Friday 26 April, 2024 1:57 pm

Long story short: Kaspersky uncovers threats behind shortened URLs

Short links have become an indispensable part of today’s online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security threats that are often not considered. Kaspersky...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 April, 2024 1:54 pm

No additional fees for 5-year Schengen visa for Saudis: Ambassador

The decision to grant Saudi, Bahraini, and Omani citizens a five-year Schengen visa when applying for the first time does not imply any additional fees, Al Eqtisadiah newspaper reported, citing Christophe Farnaud, EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.   He added that application for the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 26 April, 2024 1:26 pm

Improved energy efficiency saved 492,000 BOE/D in 2023: Minister

Saudi Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, said the continued improvement in energy efficiency and the upgrade of various devices contributed to savings of 492,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/D) in 2023.   He added that this led to reducing harmful emissions to ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 April, 2024 12:54 pm

2024 Seoul My Seoul in Dubai to be held May 6-7, 500 Additional Tickets to be Released on April 29th

- Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization to hold tourism promotion event “Seoul My Soul in Dubai” from May 6th to 7th in Dubai- Popular K-pop idol groups, OH MY GIRL and KARD, will be at Dubai’s The Agenda for a K-pop concert and to take part in fan meetups and autograph ...

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Government | Friday 26 April, 2024 12:28 pm

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development participates in AVPN Global Conference 2024

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the AVPN Global Conference 2024, held in Abu Dhabi from April 23 to 25. This was the first time the conference was held in the West Asia region, bringing together more than 1,500 investment leaders and social gatherings from around the world...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 April, 2024 1:37 am

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College Family Business Institute Organizes Talks on Family Business in Saudi Arabia

Industry leaders, academic researchers, educators, innovators, business pioneers, and over 100 family business representatives from Saudi Arabia discussed the evolving landscape of family businesses and the modern business practices in Saudi Arabia.  The event, "Unlock Legacy, Foster...

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Business & Money | Friday 26 April, 2024 12:26 am

Msheireb Award for Innovation in Design Launched

With more than 400 speakers and delegates converging at the dynamic Doha Design District, Msheireb Properties and Fast Company Middle East opened the region’s first Innovation by Design Summit on Wednesday. Celebrating visionary design thinking, the organisers also launched the Msheireb Award for ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 April, 2024 1:29 pm

Airport Show gets a wider response from global companies for its ‘Business Connect’ program

ultinational companies are tapping the leading annual airport industry-dedicated event, set to take place in Dubai, to enter into meaningful networking as the regional airports hunt for acquiring the latest technology and innovative services to meet the expectations of the fast-growing air travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 25 April, 2024 11:11 am

Experts outline a promising future for the GCC hospitality sector, as the UAE market is forecasted to exceed US$7 billion by 2026

Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demonstrating sustained growth as tourism continues to be a key priority for regional governments. The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 April, 2024 10:50 am

IMF launches new regional office in Saudi Arabia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) inaugurated a new regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to bolster partnerships with countries across the Middle East and beyond. In a statement, the IMF said the new office will focus on promoting capacity building, enhancing regional surveillance, and ...

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