Business & Money | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 12:26 pm

The Pearl Initiative, King Khalid Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Collaborate work to Boost Governance in Philanthropy in Gulf Region

The Pearl Initiative, a leading Gulf-based non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency as a key driver of competitiveness across the region, has launched its latest programme ‘Corporate Governance in the Philanthropic Sector’, with grant...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 12:06 pm

Munich Airport and Lufthansa start testing of humanoid robot in Terminal 2

She is 120 centimeters tall, with sparkling, round eyes and a pleasant voice: Starting today, "Josie Pepper" the robot will be answering questions for passengers in Terminal 2. Whether they need directions to their gate or want to stop at a certain restaurant or shop – Josie Pepper...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 11:55 am

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Cisco Sign Strategic MoU to Bring the Benefits of 5G to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Cisco today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and intend to collaborate on the development of 5G communication systems and networks. The joint effort aims to facilitate STC's transformation into a digital service provider and supports ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 11:10 am

Zain Group and Ericsson Create Roadmap To 5G

Zain Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and test selected 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) cases. The MoU, signed during Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, demonstrates the commitment of both companies to...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 2:40 am

Driving Innovation: Huawei Unveils First Car to Be Driven by Ai-powered Smartphone

Huawei, the global technology leader, has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car. The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 1:00 am

Audi tests “virtual reality holodeck”

Audi is now testing a so-called virtual-reality holodeck for assessing the design of new car models. This technology creates a walkable, virtual environment with a three-dimensional image of a car. That allows development engineers and production experts to gain a realist overall impression of a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 12:47 am

ICLP Launches Innovative New Channel Loyalty Programme for NAMAT in Saudi Arabia

With the goal of building loyal sales partner relationships and promoting best practice, plumbing supplies distributor NAMAT has selected ICLP to design, launch and manage an innovative new channel loyalty programme.   Believed to be the first of its kind in the region, Sibakaty –...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 12:28 am

MAG Lifestyle Development Unveils the Biggest Fleet of Rolls-Royce Ghost Motor Cars in the World

MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG), the property development arm of the MAG Group, has unveiled the biggest fleet of Rolls-Royce Ghost motor cars in the world, making it the leading global customer for the ultra-luxury car.   MAG’s Rolls-Royce fleet, which originally comprised twelve...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 February, 2018 7:10 am

Foreign investment license period extended up to 5 years renewable

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) on Monday extended the license period for foreign investment from the current one year to a renewable period of up to five years. Investors also now have the option to reduce the minimum license period to just one year. Ibrahim....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 27 February, 2018 3:07 am

OSN brings the magical world of Disney movies to homes across the region with the launch of new channel – OSN Movies Disney HD

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has teamed up with Disney to create a new home for everyone’s favourite Disney movies – including animation, live action, the classics and new family-favourites – with the upcoming launch of new channel OSN Movies Disney...

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