Business & Money | Thursday 23 January, 2020 2:10 am

Saudi Arabia’s taxis go green

The minister of transport and chairman of the Public Transport Authority (PTA), Saleh Al-Jasser, launched a new, modern taxi project at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Wednesday. As a result of collaboration between the PTA and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 January, 2020 1:50 am

Emirates Islamic contributes AED 5 million to Erada Center for Treatment and Rehab

 Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has contributed AED 5 million to Erada Center for Treatment and Rehab, an organisation tasked with treating substance abuse and addiction.   The contribution, is provided through Emirates Islamic...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 January, 2020 1:40 am

Stone & Surface Saudi Moves to Riyadh for Its 2020 Edition

The Kingdom’s premier event dedicated to the natural stone and surface design industry will move to Riyadh for its 2020 edition, announce organisers dmg events. The move comes in response to the industry’s desire to have a dedicated event in the commercial capital of Saudi...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 23 January, 2020 1:23 am

Kia Motors announces ‘Plan S’ strategy to spearhead transition to EV, mobility solutions by 2025

Kia Motors Corporation has announced details of ‘Plan S’, its mid- to long-term strategy aimed at progressively establishing a leadership position in the future automotive industry, encompassing electrification and mobility services, as well as connectivity and autonomy. The Plan S...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 January, 2020 12:26 am

Chile confirms participation at Expo 2020

The Republic of Chile is now intensifying preparations for its participation at Expo 2020, under the theme of sustainability, diversity, tradition, and progress which embrace the four pillars of Chile and the principles it values.  On its 700 square metre country pavilion Chile will be...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2020 3:40 pm

SIRC unveils new integrated waste management plan with Eastern Province Municipality

The National Waste Management Center, Eastern Province Municipality and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU), to start integrated waste management and waste recycling...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2020 3:21 pm

Dubai launches World Logistics Passport at Davos to boost South-South Trade

Dubai is bringing together Government leaders and heads of major corporations from Asia, Latin America and Africa for the Davos launch of the World Logistics Passport, a major initiative to boost South-South trade. The World Logistics Passport links Customs World, DP World, and Emirates Group to...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 22 January, 2020 3:18 pm

Auto World Accelerates Digital Transformation with Its New Streamlined Project ‘SWITCH’

Auto World, one of the pioneers in auto leasing since its inception in 1983 in Al-Khobar Saudi Arabia, unveils its Digital Transformation Project SWITCH aimed at accelerating the digitization of the company's business processes in all related sectors. The project paves the way to...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 22 January, 2020 3:01 pm

Sterilization of medical devices by ethylene oxide -A new range of EO sterilizers

  The market of single-use medical devices shows steady growth over the past 10 years. Experts say this fast-growing trend is far from over. Medical practices using disposable devices move sterilization upstream as a result, from healthcare facilities to the industry. It is estimated that...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 January, 2020 1:05 pm

Gulfood 2020 focused on “Rethinking Food”, France’s opportunity to launch Taste France

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, will be supporting business opportunities between French producers and importers, key buyers and food industry experts visiting Gulfood. This year, 80 French exhibitors will be part of...

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