Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2018 8:48 am

Gold inches back toward 17-month peak as dollar moves lower

Gold rose on Friday, climbing back toward the previous day’s 17-month peak as a report of slow economic growth pushed the US dollar lower, days after the greenback was hammered by a senior US official backing a weaker currency. The dollar was on track for its biggest weekly decline since ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 27 January, 2018 8:41 am

A press conference for the Omani Ministry of Tourism and Air Arabia

The Omani Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with Air Arabia, held a press conference Wednesday evening at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, to announce the details and activities of the 2018 Muscat Festival, which began on January 18 and runs until February 10.   The press conference was...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2018 8:39 am

Bahrain aims to be Hong Kong to Saudi Arabia’s China

Bahrain is ramping up its drive to attract foreign investment, undeterred by the prospect of big global capital flows toward Saudi Arabia under the Vision 2030 strategy. Khalid Al-Rumaihi, the former investment banker who heads the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), took the opportunity ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2018 8:35 am

Saudi Arabia, Switzerland mean business

Saudi Arabia and Switzerland plan to activate their bilateral trade and investment program according to Vision 2030. Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) Secretary-General Dr. Saud Al-Mishari, Ambassador of Switzerland Heinrich Schellenberg, and Daniel Küng, CEO of Switzerland Global...

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Sports | Saturday 27 January, 2018 7:54 am

UAE Volleyball Clubs Gear up to Participate in AWST 2018

UAE volleyball clubs are intensifying their preparations for their participation in the fourth edition of the Arab Women Sport Tournament (AWST 2018), which takes place in Sharjah February 2-12, 2018. With the tagline ‘The World Is Your Court… Together Victorious,’ the latest...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2018 7:29 am

Davos attendees experience flavors of Saudi Arabian cuisine and culture

Davos delegates on the snowy slopes of the Swiss Alps got a taster of sunnier climes Friday, as guests were treated to a Saudi-themed lunch and cultural event. Those attending the World Economic Forum witnessed an enchanting “Saudi Voyage” as they sampled food from every corner of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 27 January, 2018 2:05 am

Aquaventure Waterpark Offers Uae Residents a 90 Day Season Pass for the Cost of a Day Visit

UAE waterpark fans can rejoice as Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of its 2018 Season Pass, which offers 90 days unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark all for the cost of a day visit.    Available to purchase until 24th February 2018, for AED295*...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 27 January, 2018 1:52 am

Love the Oscars, Love OSN
Top Academy Award nominated titles Available exclusively on OSN

OSN reaffirmed its position as the leading entertainment network in the MENA region with a strong set of Oscar nominated titles available for its customers to enjoy.   Film fans can watch some of the biggest nominees such as Dunkirk, Get Out, The Shape of Water and Three Billboards...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 27 January, 2018 12:37 am

Ford Celebrates 41 Consecutive Years of Truck Leadership As F-150 Continues to Set US Sales Records

Ford has once again fortified its position as America’s truck leader with its F-Series marking 41 consecutive years as the nation’s best-selling pickup, and America’s best-selling vehicle for 36 years.   F-Series sales in 2017 increased 9.3 per cent with 896,764 trucks...

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Culture & Education | Friday 26 January, 2018 1:49 pm

To expand research opportunities, AUS signs MoU with Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai

To address research opportunities of mutual interest and benefit in China and the emirate of Sharjah in the UAE, American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai (BITZH), China, at a ceremony held today, January 25, on...

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