Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2022 11:48 am

Dubai records over AED1.2 billion in real estate transactions Tuesday

Dubai real estate market recorded 396 sales transactions worth AED845.37 million, in addition to 110 mortgage deals of AED376.93 million, and 11 gift deals amounting to AED96.55 million on Tuesday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 356 villas and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2022 11:46 am

Servomex establishes new Middle East hub at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, announced that Servomex, the global expert in gas analysis, officially launched its operations at the airport freezone. As a leading provider of reliable, accurate and stable gas measurement solutions to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2022 11:11 am

The National Security Services Company (SAFE) Celebrates International Security Officers Day 2022

The National Security Services Company (SAFE) celebrated ‘International Security Officers Day’ for the second year, with a special online training campaign recognizing Saudi security officers who dedicate their lives to maintaining the safety and security of individuals and organizations all...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2022 11:04 am

Aramco, Sinopec sign initial agreement to collaborate on projects in Saudi Arabia

Saudi oil giant Aramco has signed an initial agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., known as Sinopec, to collaborate on projects in the Kingdom, according to a statement. The areas of potential cooperation include upstream and downstream businesses, engineering and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 4 August, 2022 10:54 am

Quake-rattled Iceland activates emergency plans as volcano erupts

Emergency plans were activated in Iceland after a volcano erupted on Wednesday, with glowing lava flows bubbling up in an event that was widely expected after a flurry of seismic activity, German press agency (dpa) reported.The eruption started near the mountain Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2022 10:51 am

Twitter intentional about teams, hiring, costs: Company spokesperson

Social media company Twitter last month reportedly laid off 30 percent of its recruitment team. And the firm has now announced it will slow hiring around the world. A Twitter spokesperson told Arab News: “As we’ve previously shared, Twitter is being intentional about our teams,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2022 9:46 am

Experience Luxury, Peace, and Sophistication in your own Private Villa at Al Habtoor Polo Resort

Al Habtoor Polo Resort, located in the Silicon Oasis area of Dubai, is an Andalusian-infused paradise. This summer, the breathtaking resort encourages GCC travellers and UAE residents to escape the ordinary and enter a world of serenity in their incredible four-bedroom Royal...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 4 August, 2022 9:24 am

SAUDIA Launches First Direct Route Between Riyadh and Zurich in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the Kingdom’s national flag carrier, inaugurated the first direct flight to its new international destination Zurich, Switzerland in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program.  To commemorate the occasion, SAUDIA organized an inauguration ceremony...

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Sports | Wednesday 3 August, 2022 3:41 pm

Saudi Arabia take 19 medals at West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Jordan

In a remarkable feat, Saudi Arabia’s national team claimed a total of 19 medals at the recently concluded West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Jordan. The wins were spread across the Saudi men’s and women’s teams and came in several different age categories. The final tally was...

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Sports | Wednesday 3 August, 2022 3:39 pm

Stage set for renewal of Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot

The stage is set for the 2022 renewal of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and Concert at Ascot Racecourse on Aug. 6. A change in format will this year see an even greater number of international stars taking part in the expanded competition to be decided over an eight-race card. The teams...

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