Cars & Autos | Monday 2 May, 2016 5:03 am

Ford Expedition Adds BLIS and Other Driver-Assist Technologies, Packing the Full-Size Utility Vehicle With Modern Conveniences

When launched, the new Ford Expedition earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest vehicle safety rating in the US, and today, it remains the only SUV in its class to achieve the top rating. Offering drivers comprehensive...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 May, 2016 4:25 am

Best Dress Uniforms, the Middle East’s finest purveyor of uniforms, enters into agreement with textile giant

Best Dress Uniforms - Effectively establishing an original corporate identity is a key issue facing organizations today: how often do you enter a hotel lobby or retailer and observe ill-fitting or boring uniforms worn by unhappy employees? Since 2013, Best Dress - Saudi Arabia has made huge strides ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 2 May, 2016 3:34 am

Intellectual debate to promote dialogue

The King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) has concluded a series of dialogues across the Kingdom attended by 500 top Saudi scholars and professionals representing various groups and communities. The forums seek to promote Saudi cultural unity. The organizer said the event discussed...

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Government | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:31 am

Housing for 100,000 low-income families in one year

The Saudi government will provide housing for 100,000 low-income families over the next year as part of a reform program designed to strengthen the economy and reduce its dependence on oil, the Housing Ministry said on Sunday. The announcement suggests authorities are keen to show swiftly that...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:09 am

Nissan proves its passion for performance with the availability of Patrol NISMO in Saudi Arabia

Following its first debut in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi International Motor Show 2015 in Jeddah, Nissan makes the hero of all terrains, Patrol NISMO available for sale. Nissan reaffirms the Japanese automaker’s strong commitment to delivering tailored models for its large customer base in...

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Technology & IT | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:00 am

PRIV BY BLACKBERRY NOW RUNS ON ANDROID MARSHMALLOW

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered by Android. PRIV with Android M is coming soon to all major carriers...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 May, 2016 1:57 am

Chevrolet Donates Vehicles, Football Kits and Coaching in UAE to Empower Children with Special Needs through Play

Chevrolet recently donated a 2016 Tahoe and 2016 Express, football equipment and resources for coaching to benefit children with special needs throughout the United Arab Emirates as part of its Beautiful Possibilities Program. “We believe play has the power to change lives and shape...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:54 pm

HTC EMPOWERS MOHAMAD HAMAKI WITH THE POWER OF 10

Mohamad Hamaki, Arab pop-culture icon and HTC social media brand ambassador, is the region’s first recipient of the much-awaited flagship smartphone, the HTC 10. Hamaki’s Topaz Gold HTC 10 combines some of the most advanced smartphone technology with professionally-designed and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:48 pm

The Clean Energy & Sustainability Summit for a Cleaner Gulf and a Greener Future

Qatar, one of the energy-richest countries in the world, currently presents major energy conservation challenges. This country, representing the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is currently working on numerous “megaprojects” under construction, including one of the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:03 pm

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival Concludes its Eighth Edition

The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) concluded its eighth edition yesterday (Saturday), with the event attracting 254,000 visitors over its 11 days. The figure represents an 18% increase on the attendance figures for last year’s event.   The region’s leading...

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