Environment & Energy | Wednesday 26 August, 2015 2:03 am

Jeddah water project phase-II to be over by mid-2016

Jeddah’s water shortage woes will be considerably over by the middle of next year, as the second phase of the project with a capacity of one million cubic meters (MCM) is nearing completion.  “The second stage of the strategic project, worth over SR375 million, is already...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 26 August, 2015 1:50 am

Visa Checkout Expands Global Availability with New Merchants and Issuers

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced continued global success of Visa Checkout, the online check out service that allows shoppers to pay with their cards online and on any device, with just a few clicks. In recent months, no less than thirty-three new merchants, ranging from Best Buy and Under...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 26 August, 2015 12:54 am

ASUS Announces World of Warships Exclusive Partnership

Exclusive World of Warships camouflaged warships, free doubloons and premium accounts all up for grabs with purchases of qualifying ASUS gaming gear Qualifying products include ASUS motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, sound cards, selected ROG desktops and laptops, plus many...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 4:47 pm

Brazil’s A.C.Camargo Cancer Center Adopts Masimo SpHb for Noninvasive and Continuous Hemoglobin Monitoring

 Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that A.C.Camargo Cancer Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil has installed Masimo’s noninvasive and continuous hemoglobin (SpHb®) technology to monitor surgical patients. Clinicians use invasive blood sampling and laboratory analysis of ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 1:54 pm

Global sustainable development leaders confirmed to speak at Eye on Earth Summit 2015

Some of the world’s most respected leaders in sustainable development are confirmed to speak at the second Eye on Earth Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 October in Abu Dhabi. Held under the patronage of The President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Summit will explore the critical...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 1:33 pm

Afro Asian Assistance signs strategic partnership agreement with Al Bassami Group

Afro Asian Assistance have announced a strategic partnership with Al Bassami International Business Group (BIG) of Saudi Arabia to provide a roadside assistance service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.    The programme is named ROAD and was developed by BIG. It will offer cost...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 12:40 pm

Al Mathaaq Hospitality Tackles Education and Saudi Youth Employment

Within the framework of its Corporate Social Responsibility, and to strengthen its position as an effective and responsible member of the community, Al Mathaaq Hospitality, the leading casual dining company in Jeddah, has launched a CSR program in partnership with Ektefaa, a charitable organization ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 12:05 pm

The GCC are buying into the UK’s Northern Powerhouse

Select Property, a regional and global developer, retailer and operator of market-leading property investment brands, has seen a notable increase in GCC investment since the launch of its new CitySuites luxury service apartment scheme in Manchester. 24% of Select Property investors hail from the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 12:02 pm

Enhanced stakeholder collaboration: major focus of the 2015 Middle East Pharma Cold Chain Congress

 After a successful launch last year, the Middle East Pharma Cold Chain Congress is back with more industry experts presenting timely and valuable information on the hottest issues and topics the pharmaceutical cold chain industry faces today.    The congress commences on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 11:58 am

ARAB WOMAN AWARDS UAE ANNOUNCES ILLUSTRIOUS PANEL OF JUDGES FOR 2015 EDITION

The Arab Woman Awards UAE’s organisers have finalised an illustrious panel of female judges for the Awards’ 2015 edition. The awards aim to raise public awareness of significant achievements by Arab women in the region and provide young women with inspirational role models. Nominations...

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