Environment & Energy | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 4:14 am

Boosting Dubai’s Sustainability Initiatives

Dubai Golf and Etihad Energy Services Company (ESCO) has sealed a historic AED 31.6-million energy performance agreement to implement energy conservation measures at Dubai Golf on a guaranteed-energy-saving basis.   The contract will result in an annual guaranteed saving of AED 4.42...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 3:12 am

Sharjah Book Authority Concludes its Professional Programme

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) yesterday (Tuesday) concluded its Professional Programme for publishers, a precursor activity to Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Approximately 400 publishing sector stakeholders participated at the two-day Sharjah Chamber of Commerce event, which each year...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 2:12 am

US$ 90 billion will be invested in KSA’s energy sector

Saudi Arabia is planning a national program to optimise water and energy consumption, and intends to reduce subsidies for fuel, power and water. Major restructuring of the kingdom's energy and water sectors will take place as part of the Saudi vision 2030. The drive towards energy efficiency ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 1:11 am

Lexus leads green luxury mobility with a hybrid-exclusive presence at the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show

Lexus, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, UAE’s leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, is taking “Experience Amazing” to a new level at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, with its sustainability-centered stand through an exclusive display luxury...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 1:04 am

UAE Company DAMAC Properties Ranks First on Forbes Global 2000 List of Fastest Growing Companies Worldwide

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, has clinched the number one spot on the Forbes Global 2000 List of Growth Champions, making it the fastest growing company worldwide among the top 2,000 listed by Forbes.   The Forbes list was created in...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 12:55 am

Canon highlights its ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’ concept in Lebanon

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, unveiled its new business value proposition ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’ to further expand the ‘Canon for Business’ offering in Lebanon. The new business proposition was launched during a two-day event held at Hilton...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 12:37 am

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts named Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2017 at the World Travel Awards

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is celebrating after winning eight trophies at the World Travel Awards including the award for the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2017. The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals and business and leisure travel...

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Government | Wednesday 1 November, 2017 12:33 am

King orders setting up of National Cyber Security Authority

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a decree on Tuesday to set up the National Cyber Security Authority. Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors of the authority. The authority will be directly...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 7:23 pm

Moving to IaaS is Fundamental to Remaining Competitive, Oracle study finds

The proportion of businesses reaping the rewards of embracing cloud infrastructure services is increasing, according to the latest quarterly global survey of 1,610 IT professionals. Two-thirds of respondents from Saudi Arabia (66 percent) believe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) makes it easier...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 7:20 pm

Uae Food Industry Equipped to Deal With Soaring Demand

A growing population, increasing tourist numbers and rising incomes will all contribute to pushing UAE food consumption to 59.2 million tonnes annually by 2025, according to the latest UAE Food Industry Report 2017, the findings of which were revealed in a keynote ‘Made in the UAE’...

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