Technology & IT | Monday 23 January, 2017 12:30 pm

Samsung Electronics Announces Cause of Galaxy Note7 Incidents in Press Conference

Following several months of in-depth investigations, Samsung Electronics today announced the cause of the Note7 incidents and measures to prevent a recurrence during a press conference held in Seoul, Korea. DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, shared detailed...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 January, 2017 6:37 am

Empower successfully concludes its participation in "World Future Energy Summit"

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world's largest district cooling service provider, successfully concluded its participation in the 10th World Future Energy Summit (WFES), as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017, which was held from 16th to 19th...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 January, 2017 6:02 am

Dubai Customs kicks off its “2nd Dubai Customs Week” with a seminar on Facilitation and Control in Customs Work

2nd Dubai Customs Week kicked off today with a seminar at Dubai Customs main building entitled “Facilitation and Control in Customs Work”. The seminar was attended by His Excellency Commissioner Ali Al Kaabi, Head of the Federal Customs authority, Ahmed Mahboob...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 January, 2017 5:19 am

Public transport projects in Jeddah get the green light

A ministerial committee supervising public transport in Makkah region offered three public transport projects in Jeddah with the participation of the private sector. The projects include the Corniche Tram which is parallel to Jeddah’s Northern Corniche Road, the Marine Taxi that links...

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Technology & IT | Monday 23 January, 2017 5:00 am

Mobily Continues Offering (Mobily Protect) Service For Smartphones

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) continues offering “Mobily Protect” program for smartphones, enabling subscribers to repair or replace their smartphones and getting another one.   “Mobily Protect” program is a unique repair and replace service provided for postpaid...

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Government | Monday 23 January, 2017 4:11 am

King calls for rain-seeking prayer

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer all over the Kingdom on Thursday, the Royal Court said in statement issued today. The statement urged all to repent and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty. ...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 23 January, 2017 4:06 am

First German location for Audi on demand

It’s the most convenient way to get from the tarmac to the business appointment: Airline passengers at Munich Airport can now use the premium mobility service Audi on demand to continue on the next leg of their trip in one of the brand’s latest models. Sophisticated travelers and Audi...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 January, 2017 3:55 am

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Intersec 2017

Intersec 2017, the world’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, got underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre ysterday (22 January), featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries.   The 19th edition of the annual showcase was...

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Sports | Monday 23 January, 2017 3:15 am

Record Entries for 2017 O Plate Championship at Dubai Kartdrome

With 31 sponsor prizes on offer, 101 local and international drivers were enticed to contest the 2017 Dubai O Plate Karting Championship over the weekend (20-21 January) at Dubai Kartdrome.   Top karters battled it out over two days to determine O Plate champions in nine categories,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 January, 2017 2:46 am

Oman Air A330-300 First Class Cabin Upgrade

As part of Oman Air’s journey to become the best, the airline’s three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins have been renovated.  The newly refurbished First Class cabin underlines Oman Air’s commitments to ongoing investment in the comfort of guests...

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