Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 2:39 pm

Gulf Industry Fair set to return in February 2018 to promote ​Eco- Industrial Development

Gulf Industry Fair 2018 (GIF), GCC’s annual industrial exhibition will be returning in 2018 with a series of events and initiatives promoting Bahrain’s dynamic industrial sector.  The 2018 annual industrial event is scheduled to take place from 6th - 8th February 2018 under the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 12:07 pm

ARTS Energy new Ni-MH battery to be introduced on the French pavilion at Gitex Technology Week

Hall 4 (Booth C4-37) 8-12 October 2017 at DWTC ·      International launch of a disruptive technology for Telecom & Back Up applications ·      Specific range of 10 years life battery for the Middle East...

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Government | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:35 am

Saudi Arabia establishes national development fund, names new ministers

Saudi Arabia announced it is set to create a new national fund in a Royal Decree early on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom will establish the new ‘National Development Fund’ which will serve as an umbrella fund for existing social, industrial and agricultural ...

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Government | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:32 am

Saudi Arabia, Russia work together to keep energy prices stable

Senior scholars and businessmen in the capital said that the forthcoming visit of King Salman to Moscow will open new areas of cooperation with Russia and the two countries will reap mutual benefits as a result of such cooperation. Member of the Shoura Council Fayez Al-Shehri said King...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:00 am

Taif University president thanks King Salman for launch of new project

Taif University President Hussam bin Abdul Wahhab Zaman, extended his gratitude to King Salman following the inauguration of the “New Taif” projects, among which was the new university project in Sysid. “The inauguration of the New Taif project is a result of the efforts of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 10:29 pm

AlBaik restaurant chain announces plans for 7 new branches in Riyadh

The restaurant chain AlBaik Food Systems Company has announced plans to open seven new branches in Riyadh. The announcement comes after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Peace Stars Holding Company that includes the acquisition of land that will be used for the new outlets. The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 5:09 pm

Anfas Medical Care (AMC) and GE Healthcare have signed a SAR 113 million (US$30 million) agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Anfas Medical Care (AMC) and GE Healthcare have signed a SAR 113 million (US$30 million) agreement supporting AMC’s brand-new 120-bed specialty facility, that will cater to chronic pulmonary patients requiring long-term rehabilitation and intensive care. The innovative,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 4:46 pm

Gulf International Bank launches ‘Women in Tech’ Program Supporting Saudi Women

In collaboration with Effat University in Jeddah, Gulf International Bank is pleased to announce the launch of the “Women in Tech” training program supporting Saudi women. Effat University is a private, non-profit educational institution offering higher education to Saudi women and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 3:49 pm

Uber Celebrates 140,000 Saudi Partners

Under the patronage of Rumaih bin Mohammad Al-Rumaih, President of the Public Transport Authority (PTA), Uber has announced today that more than 140,000 Saudi partners have joined the technology. The leading ride hailing app, awarded a certificate for regulatory alignment by the Public Transport...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 1:10 pm

Badir Program showcases 127 Saudi startups at GITEX Dubai

Saudi Arabia-based Badir Program for Technology Incubators, one of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology projects, will take part in GITEX Technology Week Exhibition 2017, which will be launched on the 8th of October at Dubai World trade Center. This initiative aims to highlight the role...

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