Business & Money | Wednesday 16 December, 2020 2:59 am

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION INSTITUTE AND VIRGIN HYPERLOOP ANNOUNCE R&D PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE FUTURE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN THE UAE

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated  ‘applied research’ pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Virgin Hyperloop (VH), the leader in hyperloop development, today announced their collaboration on research, innovation and localisation of...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 December, 2020 1:36 am

Six Saudi tech talents head for Huawei Middle East ICT Competition final

The national winners in Saudi Arabia from this year’s Huawei Middle East ICT Competition, held in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), have now been announced as six students are selected to move on to the final stage of the competition. The six...

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Government | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 7:15 pm

NMDC shareholders approve recommended offer to combine with NPCC to create a leading EPC powerhouse

Shareholders of National Marine Dredging Company PJSC (“NMDC”), have voted at the Company’s General Assembly Meeting to approve the recommended offer from General Holding Corporation PJSC (Senaat), which is part of ADQ, and other minority shareholders of National Petroleum Construction...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 4:10 pm

INFINITI of Arabian Automobiles and Zulekha Hospital host an interactive webinar to raise awareness about diabetes and hypertension

The webinar was organised to educate the employees and raise awareness among participants about diabetes and hypertension As part of its pioneered health-focused initiatives and in light of the current pandemic that has further highlighted the need of prioritising well-being and health,...

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Government | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 10:05 am

Agreement signed to promote women's presence on board of listed companies

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support and promote the presence of women on the boards of directors of companies listed in the capital market.Minister of Human Resources and Social...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 10:03 am

Misk Art Institute launches annual grant program

Misk Art Institute, an affiliate of the Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has launched the first edition of the Misk Art Grant, an annual program that provides financial and technical support to creative Saudi artists from within the Kingdom and outside.As part of its role in supporting ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 10:00 am

E-service to issue construction licenses launched in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs on Monday launched the “Baladi” online platform to serve those associated with the construction sector. The platform offers 15 services including issuance of building permits, building occupancy certificate and issuance of survey...

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Government | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 9:56 am

Ugandan envoy praises Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Monday continued its noble mission in different parts of the world. The center has several relief projects underway in different crisis-hit countries. In a meeting with KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah,...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 9:33 am

5G estimated to reach 130 million subscriptions in MENA by 2026 – Ericsson Mobility Report

5G is expected to reach 130 million subscriptions in the MENA region by 2026, representing 15% of total mobile subscriptions. These forecasts are included in the November 2020 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, along with projections for data traffic growth, and regional...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 December, 2020 12:37 am

“Food Festival” sees 19% increase in number of visitors to Red Sea Mall on Sundays

The Food Festival that the Red Sea Mall (RSM) launched on 8 November 2020 has been a huge success, attracting an average of 19% more visitors and shoppers to the mall on Sundays. Held every Sunday except on holidays, the festival also achieved its objective of supporting the mall tenants on every...

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