Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 December, 2019 2:33 am

LG Announces Leadership And Operational Changes Ahead Of 2020

LG Electronics (LG) today announced that Brian Kwon, currently head of LG’s Mobile Communications and Home Entertainment companies, has been named to take the helm as Chief Executive Officer effective December 1. Other changes announced for 2020 include: Jong Seok-Park as president of the...

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Government | Wednesday 11 December, 2019 1:42 am

40th Session of GCC Supreme Council Issues Final Communique

The 40th meeting of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which concluded in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, earlier today, December 10, 2019, issued this evening a final communique of its deliberations as follows: "At a kind invitation of the Custodian of ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 December, 2019 1:28 am

Airbus to Strengthen Secure Communications at Gulf Defense & Aerospace Kuwait

Airbus is participating in the 5th edition of the Gulf Defense & Aerospace – Kuwait, an event dedicated to Defense, Aerospace, Homeland Security, and Safety & Security held under the Official Patronage of the Kuwait First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, H.E. Sheikh...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 December, 2019 12:40 am

Introducing Cameos on Snapchat

Snapchat is introducing Cameos, where you become the star of short, looping videos that you can customize with your own face. They’re great for striking up new conversations or making responses to your friends personal, dynamic, and fun. Whether you’re excited, in love, bummed, or...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 4:43 pm

Saudi Arabia Poised as MENA’s Hub for Digitization and Startups

The highly anticipated 8th edition of Arabnet Riyadh, the Kingdom’s largest technology event, launched on December 10th at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the theme of “Connecting the Kingdom”. Held in Strategic Partnership with Monsha’at -...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 4:34 pm

JustClean co-founder says Kingdom made it easier than any other Gulf country to set up business

Saudi Arabia is a prime hub for startups in the Middle East, and its understanding of online business surpasses that of other countries in the region, a young Arab entrepreneur said today.   Athbi Al-Enezi, Co-Founder of Kuwait-based technology company JustClean, says Saudi was the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 3:35 pm

Media Rotana collaborates with Al Jalila foundation -The Pride of Christmas: A Children’s Fundraiser

Media Rotana will host The Pride of Christmas: A Children’s Fundraiser at The Terrace on 14 December 2019 led by a group of children around the city of Dubai in support of Al Jalila Foundation presented by Mina Liccione of Dubomedy.   This event will feature big-hearted children...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 2:58 pm

Samba Capital: The world’s largest IPO is completed in a record time

Samba Capital and Investment Management Company (“Samba Capital”), in its capacity as Lead Manager, Joint Financial Advisor, Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Underwriter and Joint Bookrunner in the Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) of Saudi Saudi Aramco, announces the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 2:51 pm

STARZPLAY and Image Nation Abu Dhabi announce partnership to produce original content series

STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, has entered into a partnership with Academy Award-winning media and entertainment company, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, to create its first original content series. Production will commence in 2020 with the Arabic-language content set...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 December, 2019 2:43 pm

ADDED showcases Abu Dhabi’s growing F&B and hospitality sectors at SIAL Middle East 2019

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has joined SIAL Middle East 2019 to showcase its services and a range of investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi’s growing food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors. Under the theme ‘Defining Innovation in the Food,...

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