Healthcare | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:44 am

Cancer Survivors Share their Inspirational Stories at Relay for Life

“I am glad that I had cancer – it was God’s way of letting me share a positive story with other people.” That was the inspirational message given by Aalya Losloso, a Philippines national and cancer survivor who was participating at the UAE Relay for Life, a 24-hour cancer...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:40 am

UAE Banks Federation Reveals New Brand Identity

Reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the continuous growth and development of the country’s banking sector, the UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has launched a new brand identity.   Inspired by the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:25 am

Al Bar: “We are keen to establish a high profile in local community and highlight KSA strong economy within the retail sector”

The Red Sea Mall’s, activities and events which was organized throughout the year, were crowned with success, especially that the mall earned five prestigious awards for the best corporate social responsibility initiative on "Productive Families" and “Iftar Abnaa Al...

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Government | Sunday 19 November, 2017 6:01 am

Saudi traffic department: Using a cell phone while vehicle is static at lights not a violation

The Saudi General Department of Traffic (GDT) has clarified that using a cell phone with earpieces or external speakers while driving is not considered a traffic violation. The GDT added that using the mobile while the vehicle is completely static at traffic lights is not a traffic violation ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 November, 2017 5:30 am

Success of Xposure Scholarship Programme Adds Heft to Photography Festival’s Global Appeal

The Sharjah International Photography Festival, Xposure 2017, being organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) from November 22-25 at Expo Centre Sharjah, has revealed that this year’s highly sought-after ‘Timothy Allen Photography Scholarship’ attracted more than 1,000...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 November, 2017 4:39 am

General Authority for Zakat and Tax signs agreement with government agencies to implement VAT

The General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) will sign a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs to facilitate the compliance of businesses on Valued Added Tax (VAT), following similar agreements with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development and Saudi...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 19 November, 2017 2:43 am

Toyota goes Xtreme with Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser and Fortuner

Keeping the adrenaline fueled off-roaders in mind, Toyota, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, has introduced the Xtreme kit to the Toyota Fortuner, inducting it into the Xtreme family along with the Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser. Fans of the...

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Sports | Sunday 19 November, 2017 12:52 am

Urawa, Al-Hilal 1-1 in 1st leg of Asian Champs League final

Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Urawa Reds of Japan drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final on Saturday. Both goals at King Fahd International Stadium came in the first half. Rafael Silva gave Urawa the early lead and an away goal, while Omar Khribin equalized with his 10th ...

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Healthcare | Saturday 18 November, 2017 4:42 pm

Alfaisal University organizes the Saudi Emergency Medicine Assembly

The Saudi Emergency Medicine Assembly (SEMA 2017) is a medical conference organized by the Ministry of Health (National Emergency Medicine Program) in collaboration with Alfaisal University under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Tawfeq Alrabeeh, the Saudi Minister of Health. The assembly is scheduled take ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:29 pm

DEWA’s Water Reservoirs to be Powered by Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has been awarded the development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be installed at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) water reservoirs.   The installation of solar PV systems on DEWA’s water reservoirs...

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