Cars & Autos | Thursday 22 February, 2018 1:33 am

Nissan’s global sales driven by strong momentum in crossover and SUV models

Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles, driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV and the INFINITI QX30 compact luxury...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 22 February, 2018 1:17 am

Chinese New Year Celebrations Light Up Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The fourth edition of the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Chinese New Year kicked off on Friday with crowd dazzling shows and entertainment activities. Young guests showed their talent in mask painting and lantern making and developed their Kung Fu skills at Khalil’s Kung Fu academy....

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 February, 2018 1:08 am

Repton School Abu Dhabi expands its presence with the launch of new campus on Al Reem Island

Repton School Abu Dhabi announced a significant expansion of its presence in Abu Dhabi with the launch of a new campus occupying a 25,000 sq. meter plot on Al Reem Island with a range of world-class facilities for pupils and staff. The new campus, called Fry Campus, which soft launched in September ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:47 am

Kingdom’s Vision 2030 treasure for the meeting industry in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom has witnessed big improvements in the meetings industry, compared to previous years. It is an undeniable fact the role the Kingdom plays not only in the region but in the world politically, economically, technologically and on the humanitarian level require strong meetings industry that ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 22 February, 2018 12:40 am

Adapt or fall behind, Gulf education leaders warned

Education in Saudi Arabia must adapt to keep pace with “profound developments” in global technology, the 7th Gulf education conference was told. Deputy of Private Education Saad Al-Fuhaidi said: “New formulas must be found to harmonize education with the competencies required in...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 3:02 pm

FOCP Launches Ana-vation School Championship to Combat Childhood Cancer through Innovation

The rising rate of cancer incidences around the world makes it an issue that requires greater community involvement, and the Sharjah-based cancer charity, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) is engaging society’s children and young adults during the UAE Innovation Month to raise awareness about ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:46 pm

Etihad Airways Adds Second Daily Flight to Rome

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome, effective 25 March 2018. The new service will take the total number of Etihad Airways’ flights on the route to 14 a...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:42 pm

MODUL University Dubai Participates in the ‘Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards’ Offering USD 30,000 Full Scholarship Grant

MODUL University Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], has reinforced its commitment to the cause of sustainability through its research and educational initiatives, and its affiliation with the Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards as the exclusive education...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:35 pm

NWC: Alfadley signs consulting agreement for Water Distribution Sector privatization and private sector participation in the Kingdom with a specialized international consortium

H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Chairman of the National Water Company (NWC), signed today a consulting agreement with the Japanese Mizuho Bank for advisory services related to the implementation of private sector participation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 9:00 am

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Freetown (Sierra Leone) as its 52nd destination to be served in Africa.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more destinations in Africa than any other airline, marks another milestone in its international expansion with the launch of flights to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. With existing services to city–hubs of Accra, Lagos, Bamako, Conakry, Dakar, Abidjan,...

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