Technology & IT | Sunday 25 October, 2015 6:04 pm

Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson and HTC fans get hands on with HTC Vive

HTC fans were captivated by their first experience of the HTC Vive in the Middle East region – a part of the HTC Vive Global Tour – in Dubai today and during the IGN Convention in Abu Dhabi last weekend. Actor Jack Gleeson of Game of Thrones fame tried the next generation virtual...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 25 October, 2015 3:02 pm

Mobily Sent about 90 Million Awareness SMS

Etihad Etisalat Mobily has sent recently in collaboration with some of the government organizations in the Kingdom about 90 million awareness SMS in the various regions, as part of Mobily’s corporate social responsibility programs, which contribute to the awareness of Saudi society in several ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 October, 2015 3:00 pm

GROWING ROLE OF E-BANKING TO BE ANALYSED IN 2015 REPORT ON SAUDI ARABIA

A report by the global publishing firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) due out later this year will explore the changing face of banking in Saudi Arabia, as a new generation of tech-savvy customers turn to their smartphones and tablets to access core banking services.   The Report: Saudi...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 October, 2015 2:44 pm

9 wins for UK at EACA Euro Effies 2015

UK agencies won 9 out of 20 Euro Effies awarded at the Euro Effie Awards Gala in Brussels’ Cercle de Lorraine business club last night.    Grey scooped Agency of the Year with 3 Gold awards (FMCG and Small Budget (2)), 4 Silvers (Brand Experience, Consumer Goods, Long-term...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 25 October, 2015 2:30 pm

Turkish Airlines launches its first flight to Miami, its 8th destination in the United States

  With existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston, Montreal, and San Francisco, Turkish Airlines adds Miami to its network as the 12th destination in the Americas.     “We’re thrilled to ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 October, 2015 2:09 pm

Trolley.ae brings 3D Shopping Experience to Dubai Metro Users

Trolley.ae, the Dubai-based online grocery store that provides groceries and fresh food delivery service to the local market, has launched its first-of-a-kind Virtual Store service at the Dubai Metro stations in cooperation with Etisalat and the Road and Transport Authority (RTA).  With a...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 25 October, 2015 2:02 pm

POWER QATAR SUMMIT 2015 BEGINS TOMORROW

The two- day Power Qatar Summit, which is to be held under the patronage of Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) will be opened tomorrow here at Ritz-Carlton Doha.  The event focused on power generation and transmission in the State of Qatar will witness the presence ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 25 October, 2015 1:56 pm

Samsung Wins Eight Prizes at CLIO Awards

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has won eight prizes – two golds, four silvers, and two bronzes – at the Clio Awards, one of the three major international advertising events, alongside the Cannes Lions and New York Festivals.    Samsung's Safety Truck was first...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 25 October, 2015 1:49 pm

Infiniti Q70 crowned as the Best Luxury Sedan

Al Ghassan Motors - Infiniti, the official dealer of Infiniti cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, participated in the hotly anticipated 9th  edition of International Luxury Motor Show (EXCS), held from 20th - 22nd  October in Riyadh. The company made best use of the glamorous event to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 October, 2015 1:40 pm

SABIC affiliate Saudi Kayan begins trial runs at new butanol plant

The Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company (Saudi Kayan), a manufacturing affiliate of SABIC, began trial runs at its new joint venture butanol plant on October 20.    During the trial phase, which is expected to last three to six months, the plant’s equipment and production...

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