Business & Money | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:30 am

EAD launches ‘Green Industries’ environmental labelling programme

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Agency announced today the launch of the ‘Green Industries’ environmental labelling programme.The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:25 am

Netflix partners with Microsoft to offer cheaper streaming plan

Netflix will work with Microsoft to launch a cheaper subscription plan that includes advertisements, the firms said Wednesday, as the streaming giant fights to attract customers.Netflix opted to develop the lower-cost offering after a disappointing first quarter in which it lost subscribers for the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:22 am

Amazon offers concessions to head off EU antitrust cases

Amazon, seeking to resolve two European Union antitrust investigations, has promised to treat third-party merchants on its website fairly, the bloc’s competition watchdog said Thursday.The US online retail giant offered to make a number of commitments to ease competition concerns, and the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:15 am

Facebook-owner Meta releases first human rights report

Facebook owner Meta released its first annual human rights report on Thursday, following years of accusations that it turned a blind eye to online abuses that fueled real-world violence in places like India and Myanmar.The report, which covers due diligence performed in 2020 and 2021, includes a...

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Government | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:13 am

US announces extension of visit visas for Saudis from 5 to 10 years

The US announced extending visit visas for Saudi nationals from five to 10 years starting Aug. 1, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The step comes a day after US President Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day official visit as part of his first Mideast tour as...

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Healthcare | Sunday 17 July, 2022 10:08 am

Saudi Arabia reports 572 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Saudi Arabia reported 572 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 803,158. The authorities also confirmed one new COVID-19-related death, raising the total number of...

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Government | Sunday 17 July, 2022 9:52 am

Arab leaders, US President Biden affirm common vision for region at Jeddah summit

The one-day Jeddah Security and Development Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia, brought leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, in addition to Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, together with US President Joe Biden.In a joint statement at the end of the event, the leaders affirmed their common...

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Government | Sunday 17 July, 2022 9:44 am

UAE President leaves Jeddah

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today left Jeddah after concluding his participation in the "Jeddah Security and Development Summit", which was held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was seen off at King Abdulaziz...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 15 July, 2022 9:49 am

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner Debuts with Extended Range and Innovative Personal Space

 Hyundai Motor Company launched the eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner with a digital world premiere film  As the new model in the brand’s IONIQ all-electric lineup brand, the electrified streamliner’s array of advanced technologies, personalized space and features and...

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Sports | Friday 15 July, 2022 8:56 am

Saudi Esports Federation previews Gamers8 calendar with exclusive launch event press conference

 His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan led the proceedings at an official press conference to celebrate the launch of Gamers8, the biggest Esports and gaming event worldwide. The press conference, held yesterday, July 13, saw Saudi Esports Federation executives welcome key...

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