Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:38 am

Dubai makes gains as favoured travel destination

Dubai: Dubai gained another spot to be placed fourth among the most popular destinations for jetsetters, according to a MasterCard survey.The city was also ranked as the third air hub in the world by international connectivity and the only one from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in the Top 10 air ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:16 am

BlackBerry introduces new five-inch all-touch smartphone in Saudi Arabia

Blackberry Limited, a global leader in mobile communications, announced the availability of BlackBerry Leap in white and shadow grey in Saudi Arabia. Beginning today, consumers who want to get things done and companies looking for enterprise fleet renewals can now purchase the modern and powerful...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 1:11 am

Safe use of antibiotics

With most antibiotics readily available over the counter, people in the Kingdom often take them by self-diagnosing their illnesses and conditions, which in addition to the obvious likelihood of misdiagnosis, can cause more harm than good. Saudi health experts spoke to Al-Riyadh daily and warned...

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Business & Money | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:59 am

SEHAI granted accreditation by Japanese engineering college

The Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) in Diriyah in the Saudi capital has been granted accreditation by Japan’s Nippon Engineering College of Hachioji (NEEC). “The SEHAI curricula have met the accreditation requirements set forth by the NEEC,” Fahad S. Al-Harbi, SEHAI...

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Healthcare | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:54 am

Health Ministry unveils plan for Haj 1436

The Ministry of Health announced recently that it has drawn up a comprehensive plan to protect the health of Haj pilgrims this year, with a focus on infectious diseases.The plan was unveiled at the fifth meeting of the Haj preparatory committee held in Riyadh. Hussein Abdullah Al-Ghannam,...

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Sports | Saturday 6 June, 2015 12:08 am

Al-Hilal lifts King’s Cup

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman graced the King’s Cup final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Friday evening. Al-Hilal beat Al-Nasr 7-6 in penalty shootout to lift the trophy after the match drew 1-1.Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 5 June, 2015 2:01 pm

Alitalia looks at the future and unveils its new brand, new livery and new products

Alitalia today introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, to the worldwide media, and to key business and institutional stakeholders. The new developments were unveiled at a major launch event at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, for more than 1,500 Alitalia...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 June, 2015 1:00 pm

Bloom Properties to Offer Furnished Hotel Apartments for Sale for First Time in Abu Dhabi

Units Available at Attractive Prices within Park View Development on Saadiyat Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi-based real estate developer Bloom Properties, a National Holding company, is set to offer furnished hotel apartments for sale at its Park View mixed-use development set to take shape in the university...

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Technology & IT | Friday 5 June, 2015 12:01 pm

Japan's Largest Hub for Content Business "CONTENT TOKYO" Opening Next Month

Reed Exhibitions Japan will be holding Japan’s largest B-to-B platform for the content industry "CONTENT TOKYO” at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan next month from July 1-3. 6 powerful exhibitions for content business Expanding 1.5 folds further from last year’s edition, at this comprehensive 3-day...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 June, 2015 11:58 am

UAE TO HOST WORLD'S FIRST GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIALISATION SUMMIT

Unique 2016 UAE Ministry of Economy/ United Nations Industrial Development Organization summit for public and private sectors; civil societySummit to facilitate global debate and vision setting for future of manufacturing, and address key challenges and solutions for evolving the global &...

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