Government | Thursday 18 February, 2016 7:26 am

Shoura members speak out against telecom regulator

Shoura Council members have criticized the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) for what they described as the increasing costs of Internet services, and for not doing enough to block pornographic content. Nora Al-Adwan said 37 percent of the population uses Internet...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 February, 2016 7:11 am

Prince Sultan orders restructuring of boards of tourism associations

Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) President Prince Sultan bin Salman ordered restructuring of the boards of three tourism associations that include Saudi hospitality facilities association, Saudi tourist guide association and Saudi travel and tourism...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 18 February, 2016 6:54 am

Oil up 7% as support grows for Doha deal

Global oil prices rose as much 7 percent on Wednesday, rebounding further from their lowest levels in a dozen years, after Iran voiced support for a Russia-Saudi-led move to freeze production in an oversupplied market. Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh met counterparts from Venezuela, Iraq and ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 18 February, 2016 4:37 am

Nissan Staff Honored for Excellence in Regional Skills Contest

As part of its ongoing strategy to offer the best customer care services, Nissan has awarded its top sales force and service technicians from across the region at its Regional Skills Contest event held at the Armani hotel in Dubai.    The Japanese auto maker invests heavily in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 February, 2016 3:51 am

Qatar tourism receipts to reach $7.2 billion by 2025

Qatar’s tourism and hospitality industry is building momentum as it enters the second half of the decade, with an ambitious target of four million visitors by 2020, supported by US$40-45 billion worth of sector investment under the country’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 February, 2016 2:10 am

Innovative Smartphone App Saves Ford Factory Workers Daily 1Kilometer Walk

More than a century after Henry Ford started the first moving assembly line, Ford Motor Company is bringing his pioneering invention into the smartphone age.   Ford has developed a wearable device, which connected to a smartphone app, enables production line workers to make faster and...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 February, 2016 1:59 am

Ericsson showcases 5G, Internet of Things and cloud Innovation at MWC 2016

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will demonstrate how it is shaping the Networked Society and turning great ideas into global realities. From February 22 to February 25, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, Ericsson’s experts will present a wide range of demonstrations,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 February, 2016 5:04 pm

Brazil’s Juice In Time relishes UAE debut at Gulfood 2016

Brazil’s Juice In Time is poised for its Middle East debut, when the beverage-maker brings its standout capsule-based juicing machine to Hall 3, Booth 366 of Gulfood 2016, which will be hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre from 21 to 24 February.    Juice In Time’s entry...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 17 February, 2016 2:44 pm

Mobily strengthens the executive team with young Saudi talent

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has further strengthened its new look executive team with qualified Saudi talent; this comes as an essential component of organization’s strategy to strengthen role of Saudi talent in the leadership of the organization so as to contribute effectively for development...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 17 February, 2016 11:00 am

Stenders Gardener of Feelings hosts its Official Launch at Dubai Mall

Stenders Gardener of Feelings, a cosmetics brand that is inspired by the pure and rich elements of nature, opens its own outlet in Dubai Mall. The city experiences once again the beauty of Stender’s exquisite collection at the launch of its store in Dubai Mall at the luxurious...

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