Technology & IT | Thursday 27 October, 2016 4:12 am

Samsung Galaxy S7 voted best smartphone of 2016

The Samsung Galaxy S7 recorded another massive take this week by taking the lead in a recent weekly poll conducted by GSMArena, a website that focuses on providing the most detailed and accurate information on mobile phones and features. The extremely popular Samsung device took the lead with 41%...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 27 October, 2016 3:38 am

Microsoft and Toyota Join Forces in FIA World Rally Championship

Toyota recently announced that it has reached an agreement with Microsoft to collaborate in the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) series. As part of the agreement, Microsoft will serve as a ‘technology partner’ for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC rally team. Motorsports offer an...

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Business & Money | Thursday 27 October, 2016 3:07 am

“A Book for Every Traveller”, a reading initiative from Dubai Customs

There certainly have been many major reading initiatives and activities taking place across the country to achieve the objectives of the Year of Reading 2016 initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, which is aimed at weaving the habit of reading into the very...

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Government | Thursday 27 October, 2016 3:01 am

King receives IMF Managing Director

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde. They reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and the International Monetary Fund, as well as economic developments at the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:56 pm

AUS screens Into the Unknown: The James Webb Space Telescope

Into the Unknown: The James Webb Space Telescope, a documentary that offers an in-depth look at one of the most daring scientific missions ever attempted, was screened at American University of Sharjah (AUS) today, October 26.   The documentary tells the story of the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:53 pm

Kaspersky Lab calls for cooperation with its new Industrial Control Systems Emergency Response Team

Kaspersky Lab announced creation of the Industrial Systems Computer Emergency Response Team (known as Kaspersky Lab ICS-CERT) – a global CERT entity that welcomes the collaboration of critical infrastructure operators, vendors and government institutions. Through KL-ICS-CERT, Kaspersky Lab...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:47 pm

Samsonite’s all-new Garde collection offers the best of function with comfort and style

Samsonite, the world’s leading travel brand, has announced the launch of new Garde collection across the Middle East. The Samsonite Garde collection comprises four styles of innovative backpacks, each coming with its own distinguishing feature and offering high functionality, maximum comfort...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:45 pm

QFBA to host the GMC International Final for the first time in the Arab World

For the first time ever in the GCC and the Arab World, Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), in association with ADNAR Group, will be hosting the International Final for the 2016/2017 edition of the world’s largest simulation-based strategy and management competition, the ‘Global...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:39 pm

All-Star Line-Up for Yasalam Beats on the Beach 2016 Announced

The wait is over as the Beats on the Beach 2016 all-star line-up is revealed today by FLASH Entertainment, organizers of Yasalam – the largest city-wide entertainment festival run by any international race host city. The free-to-attend music extravaganza Beats on the Beach is back with an...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 5:32 pm

Global Environmental Management Services LLC signs SAR 300,000,000 Murabaha Capital Expenditure and Working Capital Facility

Global Environmental Management Services LLC (‘GEMS’), a KSA-based, integrated waste management and recycling company, has successfully concluded a SAR 300,000,000 capital expenditure and working capital facility structured in the Murabaha format. Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation...

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