Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 5:14 pm

Panasonic Signs First Pan-EMEA Distribution Agreement with Nuvias For IP Phone Handsets

Panasonic Business has appointed Nuvias as its first pan-EMEA distributor for its range of business IP phone handsets. This marks a major vote of confidence in the recently-formed Nuvias Unified Communications Practice and is an important addition to Nuvias’ growing portfolio of leading...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 4:45 pm

LG TO INTRODUCE NEW CUTTING-EDGE INSTAVIEW REFRIGERATOR

Building upon its position as a leader in the global refrigerator industry, LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its groundbreaking InstaView Door-in-Door™ for consumers who seek the utmost convenience and quality in a household appliance. The refrigerator is world-renowned for its innovative...

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Government | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 1:41 pm

Passport Department: No nationality is exempted from fees on dependents

The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior said here Monday that fees levied on dependents of foreign workers cover all nationalities without any exception. The Passports Department made it categorically clear that residence permits will not be renewed until fees on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 1:39 pm

KACST Badir program to set up 600 more companies to provide 3,600 jobs

 King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) through the Badir program is seeking to establish more than 600 additional companies that would contribute to the creation of 3,600 jobs. Nawaf Al-Sahhaf, chief executive officer of Badir, said here that the program has incubated 127...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 1:21 pm

IDB approves over $1bn for development projects

The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has approved over $1 billion to support development projects in member countries and in Muslim communities in non-member countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The projects cover electricity, water, sewage, industry, housing,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 11:56 am

Capital Club Dubai Appoints New Award Winning Executive Chef

The Capital Club, Dubai’s premier private business club, has appointed the former Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel Café Royal, Andrew Blas as Executive Chef.   Andrew began his career in the UK at the Award winning Michelin starred Samling Hotel, before moving to the two...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 6:35 am

Toyota and Global Institute for Motor Sport Safety launch 4-year joint research project using THUMS virtual human model

Toyota Motor Corporation and the Global Institute for Motor Sport Safety (Global Institute) have launched a four-year research project using Toyota’s Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) with the aim of enhancing safety in motorsports. The Global Institute is the safety research partner of...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 6:06 am

Sharjah Ladies Club Announces its Mushmis Summer Programme for Children

Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) has announced its ‘Mushmis summer Camp’ programme for children, with the popular leisure and education centre offering an array of educational and entertainment camps for little ones. Starting (today) July 2, SLC’s summer camps have a focus on physical...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 5:25 am

Oxford Business Group Launches Photo Competition in Saudi Arabia

A competition just launched by Oxford Business Group (OBG) is offering Saudi photographers the opportunity win a cash prize of SAR 10,000 and to have their work featured on the cover of the global research and consultancy’s special anniversary report on the Kingdom’s economy. Titled...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 5:13 am

Rixos the Palm Dubai Records Highest Occupancy Rates During the Holy Month of Ramadan

Rixos the Palm Dubai recorded the highest occupancy rate during the Holy Month of Ramadan since its opening in 2013. With an occupancy of 80% and its daily Iftar experience being fully booked consistently, Rixos the Palm Dubai has emerged as the leader of the UAE hospitality...

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