Culture & Education | Thursday 10 March, 2016 2:24 pm

GCC Education Sector Spearheads Adoption of Advanced Technology to Enhance Learning Experiences

A region wide IDC survey commissioned by Intel has found that educational institutions in the GCC have deployed complex learning systems as well as hardware, and are on track to embrace trends such as the Maker Movement, in a bid to enrich student learning experiences.   The Maker...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 March, 2016 2:22 pm

CNN’s Richard Quest goes round the world in 8 days using low cost airlines

 Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and anchor of Quest Means Business, is embarking on an 8 day round the world marathon using only low cost airlines.  The journey will take in 10 airlines, 9 countries, 12 cities and 13 airports.   The project, for the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 March, 2016 12:44 pm

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Etihad Aviation Group today welcomed the announcement of a new Board of Directors. The new Board was established by a resolution of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 March, 2016 12:43 pm

Canon demonstrates unlimited creativity in print at FESPA 2016

Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, is showcasing the opportunities that print can unlock in the creative industries at FESPA Digital 2016 (Hall 1, Stands F100-F120) in Amsterdam (March 8-11).   At its on-site design studio, Canon will take visitors on a journey...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 March, 2016 12:24 pm

AL-Jazeera Paints participates in the World Day of Civil Defense 2016

The  Al- Jazeera Paints has  participated over three days at the exhibition of AL-Madina ,which was inaugurated by director of civil defense in Madinah, General Mansour bin Betihan AL- Juhani at  Al-Rashid Mall compound in the framework of the activities of the International Day of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 March, 2016 12:20 pm

British Council: CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE launches on International Women’s Day

The British Council is launching a new study programme for Saudi women, CONTEMPORARY COLLECTIVE, focusing on contemporary curating and arts management. Launched on International Women’s Day and designed to inspire self-motivated, aspiring female curators and arts administrators, the six month ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 March, 2016 12:00 pm

First Petromin-Nissan Showroom inaugurated in celebration of the newly announced partnership

The first Petromin-Nissan showroom was inaugurated yesterday as part of the new strategic partnership between Nissan and Petromin. This groundbreaking milestone falls under the companies’ drive to bring the very best in customer service standards to the Kingdom.    Christian...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 March, 2016 11:37 am

Bupa Arabia Renews Partnership with National Food Industries Company Ltd.

Bupa Arabia for cooperative insurance company, the largest specialized health insurance company in the Kingdom, renewed its partnership with National Food Industries Co. Ltd. The renewal of this partnership came after the sensational partnership that has been on going between both companies for the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 March, 2016 11:37 am

Meliá Hotels International expands footprint in Indonesia with addition of Meliá Bintan

Meliá Hotels International today announced the signing of Melia Bintan, its 15th hotel in Indonesia and second on the island of Bintan, following the announcement of Gran Melia Bintan, representing its growing presence in the country.    Owned by Kurnia Land, Meliá...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 March, 2016 11:16 am

Visa-Commissioned Study Estimates Migration to Electronic Payments Added Nearly $300B to GDP Across 70 Countries

Visa Inc. today released the results of a new 2016 study conducted by Moody's Analytics that analyzed the impact of electronic payments on economic growth across 70 countries between 2011 and 2015. The Visa-commissioned study found that increased use of electronic payment products, including...

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