Healthcare | Saturday 18 November, 2017 4:42 pm

Alfaisal University organizes the Saudi Emergency Medicine Assembly

The Saudi Emergency Medicine Assembly (SEMA 2017) is a medical conference organized by the Ministry of Health (National Emergency Medicine Program) in collaboration with Alfaisal University under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Tawfeq Alrabeeh, the Saudi Minister of Health. The assembly is scheduled take ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:29 pm

DEWA’s Water Reservoirs to be Powered by Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has been awarded the development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be installed at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) water reservoirs.   The installation of solar PV systems on DEWA’s water reservoirs...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:22 pm

Al Rajhi Bank and SOUQ to offer discounts in co-operation to customers in the KSA

SOUQ and Al Rajhi Bank, one of the largest Islamic Banks in the world, have announced that they will co-operate offer customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia an array of benefits when they purchase products on the SOUQ website and mobile app using Al Rajhi Bank credit cards.   SOUQ ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:18 pm

LED set to form over 50% of regional lighting market by 2020

 The quest for energy efficiency and ecologically friendly lighting solutions is set to drive demand for green lighting products in the Middle East. These trends are increasingly evident in the build up to Light Middle East 2017, where global lighting majors target the lucrative green lighting ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:09 pm

Saudi Arabia, GCC to be connected by ultra-fast tube transportation system

The entire Gulf region will be connected through an ultra-fast tube transportation system, which will operate at a velocity of 1,100 km per hour. Founder of US-based Virgin Hyperloop One, Josh Giegel spoke to Arab News on Thursday soon after he signed an agreement with the MiSK Foundation for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 November, 2017 1:07 pm

Al-Baha tourism documentary wins gold at Cairo festival

A documentary about the rich heritage of Al-Baha tourism has won a top award at the Cairo Radio and Television Festival. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) documentary, Al Baha Tourism 37, won gold at the festival held in Cairo from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10. Zahir bin...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 November, 2017 11:14 am

Top Saudi universities to participate in hackathon competition

A number of top universities in the Kingdom will participate in the “Hackathon” competition that gets underway on Nov. 21 in the Saudi capital. The event, which is being organized by Vechoport # menaisc2017, will be held in connection with the fifth annual information security...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:48 am

Lexus promises an electrifying test drive and drive-in cinema experience

Following the launch of the much-anticipated LS Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, Lexus, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, UAE’s leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, is offering its fans an electrifying opportunity to test...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 18 November, 2017 12:21 am

Nissan Electrifies Dubai International Motor Show with its Latest Innovative Portfolio

Nissan is showcasing exciting prototypes and production cars at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of its newest and future innovations. Nissan’s stand highlights Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing how cars are...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 17 November, 2017 11:04 am

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to clean energy future, sustainable development

Saudi Arabia has said it is committed to maintaining its national contributions on taking climate actions that will enable sustainable development in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the national economic diversification plan, and with its responsibilities as a global energy producer...

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