Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 3:21 am

Materials Handling Equipment in the GCC market revenues set to reach US$ 5 billion by 2020

With over 130 exhibitors from as many as 21 different countries, representing 250 brands, having already signed up for the upcoming 9th edition of Materials Handling Middle East, the region continues to be a key focus of leading names in the intralogistics, warehousing, freight and cargo...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 5 August, 2017 3:18 am

Gulf Advantage Automobiles offers ‘Zero Down Payment’ scheme on its current Renault line-up

Gulf Advantage Automobiles (GAA) has launched a very attractive offer in collaboration with the Rajhi Bank. It offers the opportunity to own a Renault car including the Duster SUV, the compact Symbol, the superb Renault Captur, the luxurious Koleos SUV, the amazing Talisman sedan and the stylish...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:50 pm

Over 69,000 pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport

More than 69,000 pilgrims have arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport, via 394 flights, since the start of the Hajj season, 4.3 percent more than last year. The capacity of the airport’s Hajj and Umrah Complex is 3,800 passengers per hour, with 320 counters to...

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Healthcare | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:40 pm

KSA donates $33.7m to WHO to combat cholera in Yemen

Saudi Arabia on Thursday donated $33.7 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help fight cholera in Yemen. The pledge was signed in Riyadh by Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief), and Mahmoud Fikri, director of the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:37 pm

Atomic program to contribute to Vision 2030: Energy minister

The National Atomic Energy Program will be a strong pillar in achieving Vision 2030, said Khalid Al-Falih, energy minister and chairman of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE). The program aims to diversify energy sources and desalinate seawater, he said, stressing Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Friday 4 August, 2017 6:25 am

Are smartphones threatening the security of our IoT devices?

By 2020, the number of Internet of Things devices is estimated to surpass 20 billion. From smart fridges to coffee makers and Barbie dolls, connected things will soon fill our households. Many of these devices are, and will continue to be, accessed via our smartphones. While this is very...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 August, 2017 6:00 am

Kpmg and Microsoft Announce Portfolio of Digital Solutions Including Smart Audit Platform

KPMG and Microsoft have announced two important strategic initiatives that will expand the scope of their global alliance: firstly, to provide clients in Saudi Arabia and around the world with a portfolio of digital solutions, and secondly to enable KPMG’s smart audit platform, KPMG Clara...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:19 am

Hormann prioritizes workplace safety at loading points

Hormann has launched Wheelblocker – a new piece of safety equipment that locks lorries into the loading bay, designed to prevent workplace transport injuries that usually happen during the unloading and loading process. The manually-operated system locks lorries and trailers into place. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:11 am

Deliveroo Signs Wagamama as Exclusive New Partner

Deliveroo – the region’s fastest growing premier food delivery service – has today delighted fans of pan-Asian cuisine by announcing an exclusive partnership with Wagamama. The popular restaurant has been a lasting global sensation for over 25 years, serving pan-Asian food...

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Culture & Education | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:10 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes ‘SIKKA Around the City’ Creative Workshops for Children

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has successfully concluded its ‘SIKKA Around the City’ creative workshops, which ran from 24th to 28th July and encouraged children to express themselves through...

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