Business & Money | Monday 15 February, 2016 2:50 pm

Global Governments Pull Together to Bring Labor Markets into the New Digital Economy Century

Governments around the world are urged to harness digitization and re-imagine labor markets to drive down unemployment, upskill the workforce, and grow their economies, according to a new report by The Economist Corporate Network, the business advisory arm of The Economist Intelligence Unit,...

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Business & Money | Monday 15 February, 2016 12:09 pm

Robotics Presentation by NASA Advisor Professor Jamshidi at University of Dubai

The renowned professor at University of Texas and advisor to NASA Mohammad Jamshidi delivered at University of Dubai (UD) a powerful robotic presentation on Sunday, January 7, 2016. A diverse group of UD students and professors headed by Dr. Eesa Bastaki, UD president, attended the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 15 February, 2016 7:53 am

Snapchat supplants traditional media at Janadriyah

Press and television are no longer the only means to cover the events at Al-Janadriyah this year, with citizens now competing with journalists and reporters to cover public events using social and new media applications that allow them to broadcast events live with a push of a button on their smart ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 15 February, 2016 6:44 am

Goody and HyperPanda Attempt to Break Record of World’s Largest Book

In an attempt to achieve a Guinness World Record title, Goody invited mothers across the Kingdom to share photos of their children, which will be included in the largest book ever produced. Goody is working in collaboration with HyperPanda to break the record of the world’s biggest book, with ...

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Healthcare | Monday 15 February, 2016 4:20 am

THERMES MARINS MONTE-CARLO: EUROPE’S MOST EXCLUSIVE SPA SETS TRENDS WITH CRYOTHERAPY

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer welcomes travellers to Monaco in style at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, one of Europe’s most iconic spas.  Ideal as a destination for complete relaxation, or for quick rejuvenation on short stopovers, guests can recuperate through a host...

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Business & Money | Monday 15 February, 2016 12:46 am

National Bank of Oman launches pioneering initiative for potential female leaders - ‘Women@NBO’

National Bank of Oman (“NBO”) has launched a new initiative, ‘Women@NBO’, to empower women in the workplace and develop a strong pipeline of potential female leaders within the Bank.   NBO will invite approximately 50 talented female employees with the potential...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 5:00 pm

Saudi Arabian firms’ outlook subdued in Q1, 2016 amid lower oil prices

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B) in association with the National Commercial Bank released the D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI) survey for Saudi Arabia for Q1, 2016. The survey reveals a moderation in the optimism levels for firms in Saudi Arabia. Commenting on the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 February, 2016 2:10 pm

“Cisco” and “Arweqat Almarefa” Announce a Strategic Collaboration in The Field Of Technical Education

 Cisco Saudi Arabia and “Arweqat Almarefa” have announced a strategic partnership that aims to provide instructional/ educational visual content specialized in the ICT sector. The content will include a plethora of disciplines that are designed to encourage students to take...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 14 February, 2016 7:44 am

Mobily: (Hala 19) offers per second and per Kilobyte billing

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) differentiates (Hala 19) prepaid package through per second billing for calls and per Kilobyte for internet, enhancing the value for the customers.   Mohamed Albelwe Executive General Manager Corporate Communications & Public Relations in Mobily said “...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 February, 2016 7:41 am

Jeddah Arts 21,39 Launch its 3rd Annual Central Exhibition ‘Earth and Ever After’

 21,39, a non-profit initiative organized by The Saudi Art Council, has opened its third annual Central Exhibition, commencing a week-long programme of launching art and associated events running from February to May.   Titled ‘Earth and Ever After’ the exhibition is...

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