Government | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 3:54 am

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince arrives in Egypt

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Monday, as part of an official tour of the Arab region. He was recieved upon arrival at Cairo airport by Egyptain President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Prince Mohammed was expected to discuss ways of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 2:30 am

Saudi Arabia to boost mining sector to $64bn GDP contribution

Saudi Arabia is seeking to develop its mining sector to increase its current GDP contribution from $17 billion to $64 billion. Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, said the Kingdom’s strategy includes 42 initiatives to structure the sector and raise its...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 1:05 am

Saudi Aramco eyes bigger market share in Asia ahead of possible OPEC cut

Saudi Aramco will expand its market share in Asia despite likely OPEC limits on output next year, and is eyeing deals in China and Africa as it aims to become a global leader in chemicals, the head of the world’s top oil producer said on Monday. Amin Nasser, chief executive of the state oil...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 26 November, 2018 2:10 pm

BHGE is Recognized for Localization Efforts in Saudi Arabia and Reinforces Commitment to the Country’s Oil and Gas Industry

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) receives recognition for its localization efforts and announces a series of agreements at Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) Forum. The agreements are in line with Saudi Aramco’s 2030 vision and IKTVA...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 November, 2018 12:51 pm

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery partners with Kanoo Machinery to extend commitment to best in class aftersales support

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has announced a new strategic partnership with Kanoo Machinery, a regional distributor of Perkins Engines, to provide best in class support for Teksan generators.   Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery supplies the leading brand of Teksan generators, most of which...

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Government | Monday 26 November, 2018 5:49 am

Crown Prince holds talks with King Hamad in Bahrain

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, held wide ranging talks with King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain at Sakhir Air Base on Sunday evening. At the outset of the meeting, King Hamad welcomed the Crown Prince to Bahrain, expressing happiness on the visit...

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Government | Monday 26 November, 2018 2:52 am

Crown Prince meets UAE vice president

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, meets Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the sidelines of Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. ...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 November, 2018 12:24 am

Japan Pays Homage to Arabic Themes & Culture with Expo 2020 Pavilion

The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) has projected a detailed and dynamic space with reverence to Arabic design and culture through the unveiling of Japan’s pavilion concept and design for Expo 2020 Dubai.  Positioning the pavilion as The Crosspoint for the Future, Japan ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 November, 2018 3:02 pm

noon | Yellow Friday extended and more tech deals on Cyber Monday

It’s not over yet. noon’s Yellow Friday Sale is extended for one more day with more deals across all categories until end of day 25thNovember before Cyber Monday kicks in.   noon, the Middle East’s home-grown digital marketplace, recently unveiled its first...

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Government | Sunday 25 November, 2018 1:39 am

Dubai ruler says Middle East can become the ‘new Europe’

The Middle East can become the new Europe if its countries adopt modernity and development, Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has said. The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE told newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat he believed the conflicts in the region offered...

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