Government | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:32 am

Spanish king to hold talks in Riyadh today on key Mideast issues

King Salman will hold talks with King Felipe VI of Spain here on Sunday. “The talks will focus on a range of topics of mutual interest including key issues and challenges facing the Middle East region,” said Spanish Ambassador Joaquin Perez-Villanueva on Saturday. King Felipe, who...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:29 am

E-Marine joins hands with Huawei Marine to install Avassa Submarine Cable in Comoros

E-marine, the principal provider of submarine cable solutions in the Middle East, today announced that, in collaboration with Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd., it has successfully completed the 260-km Avassa Submarine Cable System marine installation in Comoros Islands. To provide marine...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:24 am

10th World Future Energy Summit Opens Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

The 10th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) opens tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with the 2017 edition expected to be the biggest ever. Hosted by Masdar as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), WFES drives the business case for sustainability, and is now firmly ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:20 am

ENGIE to attend World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

In its ongoing commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions for the future, leading global energy group, ENGIE will attend the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi from 16th to 19th January. ENGIE’s presence at the event underlies the organisation’s commitment to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:17 am

Revealed: the World’s Most (and Least) Valuable Passports for 2017

Arton Capital, the global advisory for residence and citizenship solutions, has updated the Passport Index, the popular global ranking of the world’s passports.   The Index ranks national passports by the cross-border access they bring, assigning a “visa-free score”...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 January, 2017 10:00 am

Nakheel calls for construction proposals for Deira Islands Boulevard

Master developer Nakheel is inviting construction proposals for Deira Islands Boulevard, its new, AED5 billion community for 10,000 people, to be built at Deira Islands in Dubai. Nakheel will release a tender this week for the construction of 2,924 apartments and townhouses in 16 residential...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 15 January, 2017 9:53 am

PNU’s graphic design students showcase projects to the public

Graphic design students at Princess Nourah University exhibited their graduation projects in a three-day Taharra exhibit that ended on Saturday at Alaan Artspace outside the campus to show their work is compatible to the Saudi market. “We wanted to offer the students an opportunity to...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 15 January, 2017 3:26 am

ASUS Showcases Latest Lineup of Lifestyle Innovations at CES 2017

ASUS showcases its latest lineup of lifestyle innovations at the ASUS Media Lounge at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas. Featured products include ProArt PA32U, the world’s first 32-inch direct-lit LED 4K UHD high-dynamic-range (HDR) monitor; Designo Curve MX38VQ, a 37.5‑inch ultra-wide...

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Healthcare | Saturday 14 January, 2017 2:36 pm

Dubai Hosts Congress to Combat Obesity Epidemic

Dubai is hosting the Obesity Care & Cure Congress, in collaboration with San Donato Hospital Group – the number one private healthcare group in Italy. The event, taking place on the 3rd of February, gathers national and international experts who will share the latest research and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 14 January, 2017 2:31 pm

Sharjah Media Corporation Prepares to Launch Third Season of ‘Sharjah Junior Munshid’

Preparations began today (Sunday) for the third season of the chanting contest for juniors, Sharjah Junior Munshid, organised by the Sharjah Media Corporation (SMC).   The contest, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme...

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