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Dangers of unsupervised social media highlighted
Business & Money | Thursday 24 November, 2016 8:28 am
The opening session of a conference on supervising social networks was held here Tuesday evening under the aegis of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman. The conference was organized by Naif bin Abdulaziz International Award for Prophetic Sunnah and Contemporary Islamic Studies. Addressing the...
More than 8,000 Saudis stranded in 32 countries
Business & Money | Thursday 24 November, 2016 8:26 am
Some 8,230 Saudis from 2,358 families are stranded in 32 countries, according to Tawfiq Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem, chairman of the Saudi Charitable Society for the Welfare of the Saudi Families Abroad (Awasser). He told local daily Al-Madina that the five main countries with the largest number of...
In Dubai’s Punishing Deserts, Testing Ford’s No-Compromise Off-Road Performance Machine
Cars & Autos | Thursday 24 November, 2016 4:36 am
The F-150 Raptor is the pinnacle of Ford’s off-road performance line up, but to get to the top takes a lot of hard work. Engineers from around the world put a great deal of time into making sure the vehicle passes stringent tests, such as those performed during hot weather testing....
Dynamic new products and innovations on show at Middle East Concrete & PMV Live 2016
Business & Money | Thursday 24 November, 2016 4:32 am
As the GCC gears up for multi-billion dollar infrastructure initiatives such as Dubai Expo 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the region’s infrastructure and heavy machinery industry has turned its focus towards exciting new sustainable technologies and innovative products to keep up...
The BIG 5 awards most innovative, green construction product in the Middle East
Business & Money | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 11:26 pm
 Today, The Big 5 2016’s Gaia Awards elected SageGlass as the most innovative product in the Middle East, which will help moving towards a more sustainable built environment. SageGlass is an electronically tintable, dynamic glass that prevents heat and glare, increases occupants’...
Mastercard brings a cashless payment experience to IMG Worlds of Adventure
Business & Money | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 3:47 pm
 In a move to extend its vision of a ‘World Beyond Cash’ to the UAE’s leisure and entertainment market, Mastercard has brought a cashless payment experience to IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park.   As the exclusive payment network...
Abu Dhabi to host The Mercurys at SIAL 2016
Business & Money | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 3:44 pm
SIAL 2016, the region’s fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for the food, beverage and hospitality industries, will return to Abu Dhabi where it will once again host the world’s leading supply companies to the airline catering sector, during the 35th edition of The...
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opens Big Boys Toys 2016
Business & Money | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 1:30 pm
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opened the most happening show, Big Boys Toys this morning at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The Sheikh took a tour of all the pavilions at the show which comprised of 240 companies from 38 countries. He expressed his warm welcome to all the...
Ericsson: 20 million 5g subscrıptıons ın the region by 2022
Technology & IT | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 1:13 pm
Released today, the latest appendix of the Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa forecasts that 5G subscriptions will reach 20 Million by 2022 in region Middle East and North East Africa. Mobile subscriptions are growing steadily across the...
Careem Announces New Partnership with Apple
Technology & IT | Wednesday 23 November, 2016 1:06 pm
Careem, the region’s leading app-based car booking service, today announced a new strategic partnership with Apple Inc. whereby Careem users or “Careemers” can now order a Careem ride in just seconds, through Siri. Users can avail the option by enabling Siri and then simply...
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