Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 1:18 pm

Careem Strengthens Its Presence Across KSA

Careem, the region’s leading app based car booking service has strengthened its position in Saudi Arabia by growing its presence in the majority of its cities. Careem, which operated in just 3 cities in Saudi Arabia 3 years ago, has today grown to 22 cities in in the Kingdom, while...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 1:15 pm

Showstoppers in Dubai: preview of complicated watches to be displayed at Salon des Grandes Complications

In a world where ‘digital’ is the new buzzword, mechanical watches that boast intricate complications are undoubtedly what make watch connoisseurs tick. Complications are an integral part of the world’s most ultra-luxe watches, and it is generally those housing complications that...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 9:23 am

Buoyant Outlook As Regional Governments Target US$100 Billion Spending Spree On Infrastructure Projects

The Middle East Concrete and PMV Live events – part of The Big 5 2016 at Dubai’s World Trade Centre from 21-24 November - will be held against the backdrop of some of the world’s largest and most lucrative infrastructure projects. The outlook remains extremely positive as...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 8:48 am

HP Introduces New Family of Affordable, Mobile-Enabled LaserJet Printers

HP Inc., the global leader in printing1, today announced six new fast,  affordable and mobile-enabled monochrome LaserJet Pro printers for micro and small businesses.  The refreshed lineup of single and multi-function HP LaserJets are the most productive of their class – with 15 to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 7:20 am

Study Reveals Customer Experience Needs Upgrade – Contact Centres Out of Touch with Today’s Consumer

A new study from BoldChat by LogMeIn (Nasdaq:LOGM) and Ovum reveals that customer experience has worsened over the last two years despite investments in new engagement channels. The report, which surveyed hundreds of contact centre managers and consumers globally, found that the consumers surveyed...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 5:39 am

Emirates Islamic staff visit Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS)

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, recently organised a visit for its employees to Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), to experience SCHS' specialist services for people with disabilities. The bank also announced disbursement of AED...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 5:18 am

Women Leaders Shine at GCC GOV HR Awards 2016

At the recently concluded 4th annual GOV HR Summit organized by Dubai based QnA International, women leaders and corporate giants in the government and public sectors were honoured at the GCC GOV HR Awards for their outstanding contribution in creating a breakthrough in people performance across...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 5:13 am

First Rocco Forte hotel in KSA set to open in Jeddah

ALL eyes in the hospitality and travel industry are on the opening of the first ever Rocco Forte hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Set for Nov. 14, 2016, the soft opening of Assila Hotel marks the beginning of the hotel group’s quest to expand its presence in the region. The hotel...

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Government | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 4:02 am

Confidence in economic vision, says new minister

Saudi Arabia’s newly-appointed Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Tuesday that he had great confidence in the Kingdom’s economic vision despite all the challenges it faces. “My confidence in God is great, and then the guardian (the King), at this blessed state’s...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 3:24 am

ARTAR showcases Downtown Dubai residential tower at Cityscape Jeddah

:  Residential properties delivered on time and offering more space, comfort and all-round quality are the key to attracting the Gulf region’s increasingly discerning investors, a prominent Saudi developer has said on the eve of Cityscape Jeddah.   “Real estate has to...

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