Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 3:16 pm

MEA PC Market Declines but Commercial Segment Offers Hope

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 25.9% year-on-year decline in shipments in the first quarter 2016, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments to the region fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, to total 3.2 ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:47 pm

Twitter Launches Crescent Emojis and Custom Periscope Heart for Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is a great time for 1.6 billion Muslims everywhere to use Twitter. From getting real-time updates on Ramadan activities in their neighbourhoods; to connecting with people around the world who share the Islamic faith; to sharing their well-wishes and special moments during...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:36 pm

Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia PMI™

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector looked to be in good shape midway through the second quarter, as business conditions improved to the greatest extent since last November. Both output and new orders rose sharply in May, with the rate of expansion in the latter picking up to a five-month...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:30 pm

Mobily Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Ooredoo Qatar for International Data services

Etihad Etisalat Mobily signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ooredoo; the leader telecom operator in Qatar, to cooperate together in international data services, the matter which enhances collaboration and added value for both parties. As per this agreement, each party offers a range of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:18 pm

DAMAC Properties Offers Phase 2 of Sharia-Compliant Luxury Hotel Apartments ‘Ghalia’

Following a sold-out phase one, DAMAC Properties announces a limited release in Ghalia during the holy month of Ramadan with a special payment plan for investors. Ghalia offers the first certified Sharia-compliant serviced hotel apartments, with construction already underway, and will be operated...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:05 pm

KAUST-Based Startup Nomadd Closes $1M Investment Round With KAUST Innovation Fund

KAUST-based startup NOMADD (NO-water Mechanical Automated Dusting Device) recently closed a Series A funding round from the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Innovation Fund totaling USD 1,000,000. NOMADD is a smart and ecological desert solar panel cleaning system...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 1:55 pm

RAFAL Real Esate Development Company supported Sairec 4

The National Real Estate committee at the Council of Saudi Chambers successfully concluded Sairec 4, the Prominent Real Estate conference that was held under the patronage of Minister of Housing, Mr. Majed AL Hogail, earlier this month at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, Riyadh.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 June, 2016 1:51 pm

Ramadan Celebrations at La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina

Celebrate the auspicious month of Ramadan at La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina. Experience outstanding hospitality in a traditional ambience as you unwind with a hearty selection of signature Ramadan dishes.   Mr Siddharth Mehra, General Manager of La Verda Suites & Villas,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 9:04 am

The Future of Experience Metrics: Teradata Customer Satisfaction Index Analytic Solution

Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the big data analytics and marketing applications company, continues to radically improve the way customer behaviors are understood and managed to produce more meaningful and profitable outcomes. Today, Teradata is introducing the most powerful...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 June, 2016 6:40 am

Saudi mining plays key role in industrial program

At a sprawling complex on Saudi Arabia’s northeastern Gulf coast, refineries, smelters and casting machines transform dull pink rocks into silver aluminum bars, a symbol of the kingdom’s attempt to diversify its economy. After only two years in operation, the $10.8 billion aluminum...

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