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AUS students develop “smart system” to lower rate of car accidents
Culture & Education | Friday 22 December, 2017 2:05 am
Four Emirati students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have designed and developed an innovative senior project that aims to lower the rate of car accidents in the UAE.   The “smart system” helps drivers detect...
Saudi Arabia hopes to start nuclear pact talks with US in weeks
Environment & Energy | Friday 22 December, 2017 1:45 am
Saudi Arabia aims to start talks with Washington within weeks on an agreement to allow US firms to participate in its nascent civilian nuclear energy programme, with the first tender expected in 2018, the kingdom’s energy minister said on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia is interested in reaching ...
Half the Saudi population receiving welfare in new system, says labor minister
Government | Friday 22 December, 2017 1:04 am
Saudi Arabia paid SR2 billion ($533 million) on Thursday in the first monthly installment of a new welfare system for low and middle-income families that make up approximately half of the Kingdom’s population. The payments come ahead of the introduction of a 5 percent value-added tax on...
Nahdi Medical Company Participates in Ministry of Health National Immunization Campaign Against Influenza
Healthcare | Thursday 21 December, 2017 3:52 pm
As part of the government's drive to activate the role of the private sector in all sectors of the Kingdom, Nahdi Medical Company is participating in the Ministry of Health's national immunization campaign against influenza by implementing a vaccination service at its pharmacies throughout...
Schneider Electric Renews MoU with National Grid Saudi Arabia to Increase Electricity Reliability
Environment & Energy | Thursday 21 December, 2017 2:25 pm
Schneider Electric and the National Grid Saudi Arabia (SA) renewed the 3-year long Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed 3 years ago to continue to provide the National Grid Saudi Arabia with reliable and cost-effective electricity in Saudi Arabia, through which National Grid SA and Schneider...
Tilal Liwa Hotel All Set for the 11th Al Dhafra Festival
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 December, 2017 12:50 pm
Tilal Liwa Hotel welcomes patrons and participants of the annual Al Dhafra Festival, one of biggest and brightest cultural festivals of the UAE that takes place in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, with the warmth of signature Arabian staycation to match. Held under the patronage of His Highness...
Panasonic Launches the Next Generation Male Grooming Device for the UAE Market
Technology & IT | Thursday 21 December, 2017 12:35 pm
Panasonic introduces its next generation male grooming device, the ER-GD60 for the UAE market. This three-in-one beard trimmer and styler is designed to offer the ultimate in exceptional shaping of men’s beards. The innovative use of Japanese Blade technology effectively captures...
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts signs new Manila property as the Philippines becomes an Asian development focus
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 December, 2017 12:21 pm
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a new property in Manila, expanding its portfolio in the Philippines to three properties strong and marking another milestone in the company’s Asian expansion strategy.   Due to open in Q4 2021, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences...
GGICO Announces the start of Handover of Topaz Residences by the end of 2017
Business & Money | Thursday 21 December, 2017 9:49 am
As Topaz Residences by Gulf General Investment Co. PSC (GGICO) in Dubai Silicon Oasis is towering up to add charm to the spectacular skyline of Dubai, the buyers and investors have more than one reason to look forward to the new year.   Topaz Residences Tower 1, after having sold out all ...
OSN partners with leading Arabic children’s edutainment platform Lamsa
Culture & Education | Thursday 21 December, 2017 5:20 am
OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has partnered with the Middle East & North Africa’s award-winning Arabic children’s edutainment provider, Lamsa, to ensure even more value to customers through an easy-to-use, child-friendly mobile...
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