Technology & IT | Monday 9 January, 2017 6:17 am

Electronic Shelf Labelling Set to Take Over Regional Retail

Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are entering the region with a big promise of saving on both operations and energy costs in the retail sector. A global forecast report by market research firm Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence, revealed that global market for Electronic Shelf Label Market will grow...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 January, 2017 2:44 am

Unauthorised drones in Middle East take a nose dive as remote detection and disabling technology arrives in Dubai

Drone detection and disabling technology, and a retail mobile solution using augmented reality are a couple of exciting examples of new product launches on show when the world’s largest security, safety, and fire protection trade fair opens in Dubai.   Taking place from 22-24...

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Technology & IT | Monday 9 January, 2017 1:42 am

The IE5 classified MGE-motors from Grundfos to be launched during WFES in January 2017

Grundfos, the award-winning world leader in advanced pump solutions, is pleased to announce that its latest generation of MGE-motors will be launched at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) scheduled to be held during 16-19 January in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. Grundfos...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 January, 2017 3:03 pm

Samsung Offers iOS Compatibility with the Latest Wearable Devices

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced the expansion of iOS compatibility across the latest Gear family of devices including the Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2.   Starting today, users can download the Samsung Gear S app for the Gear S2 and Gear S3 or the Samsung Gear Fit app for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 January, 2017 2:00 pm

GE wins US Secretary of State’s global Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE)

General Electric (NYSE: GE) has won the US Secretary of State’s global 2016 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for its inclusive hiring practices in Saudi Arabia underlined by the All-Women Business Process & IT Services Center in Riyadh.   The prestigious annual ACE is...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 January, 2017 1:35 pm

Pfizer Saudi Limited. Opens State-of-The-Art Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia

Pfizer Saudi Limited is a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.  formally opened its manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), and announced the start-up of the operations for a number of life-changing medicines for patients in Saudi Arabia at the plant in 2017.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 January, 2017 12:42 pm

Audience Spellbound by Oud Players on Second Evening Of Sharjah World Music Festival

Four of the world’s top oud players mesmerised the audience yesterday (Saturday) during the ‘Legend of Oud’ performance on the second evening of the fourth Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), at the Flag Island Theatre.  The event featured celebrated Iraqi musician Naseer...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 January, 2017 12:31 pm

Rehlat selects Sabre technology to power its platform and deliver seamless travel experience

Fast-growing online travel agency Rehlat has selected leading global technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), to power its online platform, rehlat.com.  Rehlat opted for Sabre’s industry-leading technology and travel management services to increase its online...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 January, 2017 12:25 pm

MoU between Nahdi and ENAYAH to Launch Medical Convoys in Central Region

As part of its strategy and in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Nahdi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Charitable Health Society for Patients Care (ENAYAH) to support the organisation’s medical convoys in the Riyadh region.   Under the MoU, several...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 8 January, 2017 12:19 pm

Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant building in full swing

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced a new phase in the construction of Units 3 and 4 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, with completion of these units now more than 50 percent complete. The recent progress significantly advances ENEC’s goal of delivering safe,...

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