Environment & Energy | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 12:24 am

SEC’s peak power load hits record high

Saudi Electricity Co.'s (SEC)'s peak electricity load hit its highest level ever in August driven by local demand for power during the hot summer, the Gulf's largest utility said on Sunday. SEC's peak load rose by 10.2 percent to 62,260 megawatts (MW) from 56,547 MW a year...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:13 pm

JAC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Its Italian Design Center

On the afternoon of July 29th, the JAC Italian design center celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Turin.  The JAC Italian Research & Development (R&D) center in Italy is a world-class independent R&D base that makes full use of the Italian automobile industry’s human...

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Technology & IT | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:08 pm

Introducing Periscope’s Landscape feature

You asked, we delivered! In the latest version of iOS and Android, Periscopers can now hold their phones either in portrait or landscape. Here’s how it works: Viewers can continue holding their device in portrait, or match the broadcaster’s orientation to maintain full screen video....

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Technology & IT | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:05 pm

Thuraya Doubles the Choice With New SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot

Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications today unveiled a new generation of SatSleeve models, offering greater choice, improved quality and a new hotspot option.  When SatSleeve was launched in 2013 it pioneered the "bring...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 September, 2015 4:01 pm

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Donates SAR 1,455,000 to 11 Local Charities

In line with its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, McDonald’s Saudi Arabia donated all the proceeds received from its annual “Charity Book Campaign” which amounted to a staggering SAR 1,455,000, to 11 local children’s charity organizations, spreading hope and...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 14 September, 2015 3:58 pm

Addressing Power and Water Sustainability in GCC Region

Looking into the issues faced by GCC region, BE Summits is pleased to host its 2nd Annual GCC Power & Water Forum which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 12th & 13th Oct’15.  This two day forum will address concerns regarding sustainable water & energy and will help to understand...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 September, 2015 3:01 pm

OSN scoops two awards at the Gulf Business Industry Awards 2015

OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa, scooped two prestigious awards at the Gulf Business Industry Awards, reaffirming its leadership position in the broadcast industry.     Recognised for its technology, innovation and business leadership, OSN was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 14 September, 2015 2:58 pm

Oman Air Boosts Number Of Flights To Paris

Oman Air is introducing the fifth frequency per week between Muscat and Paris Charles De Gaulle from 25th October 2015. Oman Air first launched flights from Muscat to Paris in 2009. Since then, its four flights per week have attracted huge demand for travellers from the Middle East to Paris, and ...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 14 September, 2015 2:47 pm

REDTAG Spreading Festive Ambience with Eid Al Adha Collection

With the countdown to Eid Al Adha now well underway, REDTAG, the value fashion and home lifestyle brand, has launched an exciting new Eid collection presenting a joyful collection full of style that will add a touch of sparkle to everyone’s festive wear.   The special edit includes ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 14 September, 2015 2:39 pm

Gemalto Releases Findings of First Half 2015 Breach Level Index

  Identity Theft Takes Top Spot Accounting for 53% of Data Breaches   State-Sponsored Attacks See Huge Gains, Accounting for 41% of Stolen Data Records   Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today released the findings of the...

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