Technology & IT | Sunday 19 March, 2017 10:08 am

Etisalat Academy to organise seminar and workshop on ‘Blockchain’ technology

Etisalat Academy is set to organise a seminar and workshop on the latest “Blockchain” technology under the theme “Blockchain: The Next Disruptive Technology” from March 21-23 at its premises in Dubai. Blockchain is a technology that allows public and private...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 March, 2017 10:00 am

UAE markets hold above trend lines

The good news is that both UAE markets found support around their uptrend lines, thereby maintaining the overall bullish outlook. In addition, oil looks to have found at least a temporary bottom that should lead to a further bounce following a sharp five-day sell-off. This should help support...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:56 am

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid attends ‘Journey of Happiness’

  His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday attended the “Journey of Happiness” event on the Dubai Water Canal. The event was organised by the National Programme for Happiness and...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:49 am

Sony celebrates 47th year in the Kingdom

SONY was established in 1946 of December in Tokyo, which was 71 years ago, and have grown up with a lot of unique, and innovative products. After 24 years when Sony was established in Tokyo, Sony business was launched in KSA in 1970. Partnering with Modern Electronics, a subsidiary of the Al...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:43 am

IT spending in Saudi Arabia to hit SR28 billion in 2017

The volume of spending on information technology (IT) in the Kingdom is expected to hit $7.5bn (SR28bn) in the current year, local media said quoting an official of the Oracle Company. Abulrahman Al-Zihaiban, senior vice president of Oracle in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia, told ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:41 am

Petromin launches first Nissan showroom in Eastern Province

PETROMIN, Nissan’s authorized Kingdom-wide dealer, has celebrated the inauguration of its first showroom in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The dealership spans more than 7000 m2, and is strategically located on King Fahad Road in Dammam, one of the largest cities in KSA. The occasion...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:39 am

Monster Jam lives up to its hype; drawing at least 30,000 in Saudi capital

Monster Jam lived up to its hype on the opening of its two-night show at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi capital late Friday. The wide parking area around the stadium started to fill early, while many truck fans walked long distances and then queued up for their tickets with...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:31 am

Mobily Signs An Agreement With Saudi Post To Provide Its Products

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) signed a collaboration agreement with Saudi Post, hereby, Mobily products and services like; voice and data SIM cards, recharge vouchers, and E-vouchers, will be provided and sold in all Saudi Post offices and branches around the...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:26 am

King Salman arrives in Riyadh from China

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Riyadh on Saturday night following a weeks-long Asian tour that took him to Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan and the People’s Republic of China, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.   On arrival at the King Salman...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 19 March, 2017 7:00 am

‘1001 Titles’ Reaches 60% of Target

During its participation in the 46th edition of the London Book Fair, the management of the ‘1001 Titles’ initiative has announced that it has reached 60% of its target to launch 1,001 Emirati Arabic books in two years, keeping it on track for a regional publishing milestone. Majd Al ...

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