Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:25 am

Google opens ‘shortcuts’ to information, tools on phones

Google wants to make it easier for you to find answers and recommendations on smartphones without having to think about what to ask its search engine. Its new feature, called “shortcuts ,” will appear as a row of icons below the Google search box. Instead of having to ponder and then...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:09 am

Nakheel awards AED184.5 million construction contract for new hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall

Dubai master developer Nakheel today awarded a construction contract worth AED184.5 million for a second hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall.  Dubai-based Parkway International Contracting LLC has been appointed to build the 375-room hotel, which has a total project value of AED240 million. It forms...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:00 am

Huawei Saudi Arabia: We are keen to fully support in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

The Saudi Arabia's Vision for 2030 is centered on innovation and advanced technologies that empower Saudi citizens and develop their competencies and capabilities in various sectors. Huawei is one of the key tech firms investing in the Kingdom, and supporting its efforts to build a new...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 7:00 pm

Mastercard launches Decision Intelligence in Middle East and Africa at Global Risk Leadership Forum 2017

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, today launched Decision Intelligence, a comprehensive decision and fraud detection service, in the Middle East and Africa region. The solution uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help financial institutions...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 2:33 pm

On the sidelines of the first Gulf Statistical Forum.. Alharbi: The data revolution must be used to enhance the statistics sector

Based on its belief in the importance of the fruitful cooperation between the public and private sectors in the field of statistics,and on the ground of its concern with the advanced statistical methods and its role in updating the databases fifteen years ago , Eye of Riyadh participated in the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 2:25 pm

Triple triumph for Kia at iF Design Awards 2017

Kia has won three prestigious iF Design Awards for the outstanding design of its latest vehicles. The Niro hybrid crossover, Optima Sportswagon and all-new Rio supermini have all received prizes for product design.   2017 is the eighth consecutive year in which Kia has received at least...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 2:15 pm

Energy experts discuss carbon capturing and storage techniques at AUS lecture

An innovative new technique that focuses on reducing the contribution of fossil fuel emissions to global warming and ocean acidification was the focus of a lecture held at American University of Sharjah (AUS), recently. Organized by the AUS Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 1:59 pm

Swarovski Hosts a Unique Mother’s Day Event in KSA with Bayan Linjawi

On the beautiful occasion of Mother’s Day, Swarovski collaborated with Saudi Social Media star, Bayan Linjawi, to host a lovely Mother’s Day Event in KSA. The event took place on the 15th of March in Riyadh. During the event, Bayan also indulged in an intimate Q & A session that...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 11:02 am

Health minister launches Saudi Center for Patient Safety

Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Sunday launched the Saudi Center for Patient Safety in Riyadh, whose aims are to ensure patient safety and detect medical errors. Inaugurating the center, Al-Rabiah thanked King Salman for his support for the sector, which will benefit all those living in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 March, 2017 10:17 am

VALUE OF NEW BUILDS ACROSS THE GCC BULLDOZES THROUGH US$1TRILLION MARK

The value of ongoing urban construction projects across the GCC has smashed the US$1trillion mark – prompting the UAE’s leading dedicated stone show to gather one of the strongest pools of marble, granite and tile suppliers to have ever exhibited together. Now in its third year,...

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