Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:10 pm

Lexus Short Film ‘Game’ wins the Bronze Lion in Cannes

Lexus and The Weinstein Company have announced that Jeannie Donohoe’s film Game has won a Bronze Entertainment Lion for Cinema and Theatrical Fiction Film at Cannes Lions. Game, about a young athlete who defies the odds to pursue a sports passion, was one of four films released ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:02 pm

RAK Properties Boasts New Addition to Its Diverse Portfolio

Leading property development and tourism infrastructure firm RAK Properties has announced the delivery of Bermuda Villas, its latest residential development in Mina Al Arab. The villas, the latest edition to the company’s already diverse property portfolio, was developed to help meet the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 3:53 pm

Sweet Celebrations for World Chocolate Day at Jannah Burj Al Sarab

Jannah Burj Al Sarab is paying homage to the world’s most popular guilty pleasure, the iconic ingredient chocolate, on 7 July 2017 recognized as World Chocolate Day around the globe.   The five-star luxury destination is converting its all-day dining restaurant, The Dining Room to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 1:00 pm

Ramada Downtown Dubai named Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year

Ramada Downtown Dubai has been hailed by Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) as the Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year – Dubai – UAE in its 2017 Awards. The LTG Awards identify the best hotels and accommodation options throughout the continent with its criterion focused on innovation, design,...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:06 pm

Temperatures to reach 50°C in some parts of Saudi Arabia

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) warned that starting today in the Eastern Province, temperatures will surpass 50°C and continue for the next week. Other areas will also witness high temperatures including Riyadh, where the PME is forecasting 48°C temperature highs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:03 pm

US to lift laptop ban on Saudia, Emirates hopeful

 Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will be able to fly passengers to the US with their laptops and other large personal electronic devices as cabin luggage by July 19, in a deal worked out between the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and US transport security...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 12:00 pm

11th Souq Okaz to kick off on July 12

 The 11th Souq Okaz will kick off on July 12 in Arfaa, Taif, under the patronage of King Salman. Since its inception, Souq Okaz has witnessed a variety of cultural and tourist components which have reflected the Kingdom’s promotion of its heritage and cultural activities. The Saudi...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:45 am

Mobily Adds Booking.com As Neqaty Partner

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced on adding the famous website in hotel booking around the world, “Booking.com” to Neqaty partners. This strategic partnership is an added value to Neqaty program, whereas “Booking.com” is one of the most famous websites for hotel booking...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:06 am

Cloud infrastructure reality is outperforming perception finds Oracle study

Businesses in Saudi Arabia are rapidly embracing cloud infrastructure (IaaS) to boost performance and innovation levels, new research from Oracle has revealed.  While negative perceptions around security, complexity and loss of control still present barriers to adoption, they are shown to be...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:48 am

Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford's Best Ranking in Report's 31-Year History

Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford...

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