Healthcare | Monday 3 October, 2016 4:22 am

Breast cancer drive launched

In a Kingdom-wide awareness program to reduce the incidence of breast cancer, the Ministry of Health on Sunday launched a program “Test and Be Assured,” in the capital. “The national campaign against breast cancer is being launched to reduce the incidence of breast cancer in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 October, 2016 4:19 am

Let the show begin: World-class entertainment comes to Saudi Arabia

Since its establishment a few months ago, the General Authority for Entertainment (GAE) has been working relentlessly to introduce the Saudi public to a new form of entertainment that takes the Saudi cultural life into new dimensions. With a view to changing local and international perceptions, a...

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Technology & IT | Monday 3 October, 2016 3:43 am

(Mobily) finalizes the first phase of (Qyady) program for career development

 Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has finished the first phase of (Qyady) career development program, which has been launched recently to cover different employees managerial levels. Mobily finished this phase successfully in collaboration with well-known business schools such as Harvard Business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 October, 2016 2:53 am

Nirvana Travel and Tourism Takes Home 5 Coveted Awards at World Travel Awards 2016

The leading tour operator of the United Arab Emirates, Nirvana Travel and Tourism has scooped a handful of awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2016 including two of the biggest accolades of the night - Middle East’s Leading Tour Operator 2016 & United Arab Emirates’...

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Government | Monday 3 October, 2016 2:26 am

Govt staff to be paid by Gregorian calendar

Pay and perks of employees working in the public sector will be disbursed in accordance with the Gregorian calendar effective from Oct. 1. This was reported by Online news sites Sabq and Ain Al-Yaum, quoting a decision of the Council of Ministers issued on Sept. 26. The Cabinet took the...

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Sports | Sunday 2 October, 2016 3:00 pm

Dubai hosts new Kundalini yoga workshops

Dubai is hosting new yoga workshops that provide integrated experience of yogic knowledge, workouts, breathing exercises and meditations through the comprehensive system of Kundalini yoga. Kundalini yoga is the most powerful form of yoga that increases vitality, enhances health and facilitates...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 2 October, 2016 2:36 pm

Doha Film Institute Celebrates Local Film Talent with Spotlight on Documentary at ‘Focus on Qatar 2016’

Doha Film Institute is celebrating local filmmaking talent with a spotlight on the art of documentary at this year’s ‘Focus on Qatar’ to be held from October 5 to 7 at the Museum of Islamic Art.   A special showcase that highlights the vision and talent of Qatari...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 2:00 pm

Registration Open for Second edition of ‘Investing in the Future’ Conference

  The organising committee of the second ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference has announced that registration is open for all participants. Taking place on October 19-20, the event is being held under the theme ‘Building the Resilience of Women and Girls in the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 2:00 pm

Bayat Plaza Receives Award for Best High-Rise Development in Saudi Arabia by International Property Awards

Sloanes Real Estate Brokers, a subsidiary of the SABBAN Group of Companies, has been honoured by the International Property Awards, with Bayat Plaza being ‘Highly Commended’ for ‘Best High-Rise Development in Saudi Arabia’.   Sloanes Real Estate, the...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 2 October, 2016 1:47 pm

This year at GITEX Shopper - Jacky’s Electronics will have you dancing for joy

UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer Jacky’s Electronics is back at GITEX Shopper this year and will be offering visitors more action and excitement than ever before.  Starting on Saturday, 1st October at the Dubai World Trade Centre and running until...

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