Environment & Energy | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:06 pm

Temperatures to reach 50°C in some parts of Saudi Arabia

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) warned that starting today in the Eastern Province, temperatures will surpass 50°C and continue for the next week. Other areas will also witness high temperatures including Riyadh, where the PME is forecasting 48°C temperature highs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:03 pm

US to lift laptop ban on Saudia, Emirates hopeful

 Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will be able to fly passengers to the US with their laptops and other large personal electronic devices as cabin luggage by July 19, in a deal worked out between the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and US transport security...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:00 pm

11th Souq Okaz to kick off on July 12

 The 11th Souq Okaz will kick off on July 12 in Arfaa, Taif, under the patronage of King Salman. Since its inception, Souq Okaz has witnessed a variety of cultural and tourist components which have reflected the Kingdom’s promotion of its heritage and cultural activities. The Saudi...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:45 am

Mobily Adds Booking.com As Neqaty Partner

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced on adding the famous website in hotel booking around the world, “Booking.com” to Neqaty partners. This strategic partnership is an added value to Neqaty program, whereas “Booking.com” is one of the most famous websites for hotel booking...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:06 am

Cloud infrastructure reality is outperforming perception finds Oracle study

Businesses in Saudi Arabia are rapidly embracing cloud infrastructure (IaaS) to boost performance and innovation levels, new research from Oracle has revealed.  While negative perceptions around security, complexity and loss of control still present barriers to adoption, they are shown to be...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:48 am

Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford's Best Ranking in Report's 31-Year History

Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford...

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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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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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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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