Technology & IT | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 12:27 pm

New NIKKOR lenses offer photographers full freedom of vision

  Nikon Middle East FZE today announces the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR and AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED, the latest additions to NIKKOR’s extensive FX-format lenses for photo creation that inspires and excites. Perfect for a day of plane-spotting or nature excursions, the AF-S...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 4:47 am

Renault Duster Oroch: A Real Breakthrough in the World of Pick-ups

 Renault recently participated in the 7th Buenos Aires International Motor Show with an impressive 1,800 m2 stand. Renault displayed its first vehicle in the competitive pickup segment, the new Renault Duster Oroch. The brand's first medium-sized pickup pushes back traditional...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 2:40 am

Low oil price the catalyst for proactive debate by marine industry

  Seatrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East - the region’s leading event for offshore marine-related industries, workboat operators, builders and equipment suppliers – has revealed details of its 2015 conference programme with a stellar line-up of industry influencers ...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 1:37 am

Consumers demand professional beauty products and Madi obliges

One of the most promising sectors in the world today is the GCC retail sector. The biggest international manufacturers and international retailers are expanding their presence in the region, especially in KSA and UAE. The GCC countries have succeeded in maintaining a high level of social and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 12:06 am

Oman Air appoints new Country Manager for Oman

Oman Air has announced the appointment of Jamal Al Azki as Country Manager for the Sultanate of Oman (Centre). His new role is based in the Omani capital of Muscat. Al Azki took up his new position on 1st July and previously held the position of Country Manager, UK and Ireland, for Oman...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 1:35 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SELECTS PROS REVENUE MANAGEMENT CLOUD SOLUTION

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and PROS® (NYSE: PRO), a big data software company, today announced the signing of a strategic agreement that will see the airline migrate its PROS Origin & Destination (O&D) revenue management solution to the cloud...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 12:14 pm

Mandilicious Opens Second Outlet in Jeddah to Cater to Growing Demand

Mandilicious, the world's first restaurant chain to serve the slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a food court setting, has opened a new outlet in the Al Salaam Mall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The launch comes following the agreement between Raddah Investment and Mandilicious to expand ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 12:11 pm

NWC officially launches eBranch to provide services for 600,000 customers

The National Water Company has launched its eBranch on its website (www.NWC.com.sa) to provide all services to its customers in Riyadh and Jeddah. It will target 600,000 customers in both cities who can submit their requests around the clock easily and efficiently. NWC stated that it has exerted ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 12:03 pm

Bupa Arabia Launches exclusive Maternity insurance program

Bupa Arabia launched unique insurance policies, Maternity and Maternity Plus, making it the first health insurance provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer such dedicated healthcare to pregnant women, in line with the company’s continued dedicated to provide the most innovative in...

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Government | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 5:10 am

Indonesia upbeat on early release of pilgrims

The Indonesian mission is hopeful detained Indonesian pilgrims will be free “very soon.” The mission is trying to persuade Saudi authorities of their nationals’ innocence. Eleven Indonesian pilgrims, who arrived in the holy city of Makkah to perform Umrah, were detained on...

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