Business & Money | Thursday 21 January, 2016 11:02 am

King Abdullah Port Concluded 2015 with Impressive Achievements and International Partnerships

Engineer Abdullah bin Muhammad Hameedaddin, Managing Director of the Ports Development Company, owners, developers and managers, of King Abdullah Port, has announced the port's success in handling 1,307,017 TEUs. King Abdullah Port, the first privately developed and managed port in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 January, 2016 10:59 am

STAR-STRUCK AMATEURS GET THEIR 
DAY IN THE SUN

Competition winners have enjoyed a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with the world’s top golfers at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. The amateurs, all based in the UAE but hailing from different corners of the globe, teed off with their heroes in the Pro-Am...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 January, 2016 10:54 am

Advice on increasing your Twitter engagement

With the advancement of technology, the world is evolving and enabling people from across the globe to easily connect with each other. Twitter has become a go-to platform where individuals can express their thoughts and feelings regarding events occurring in different regions with a click of a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 January, 2016 10:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS LOWE OPEN AS GLOBAL DIRECT MARKETING AGENCY

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Lowe Open as its first global direct marketing agency following a competitive pitch.   The UK-based creative agency has been tasked with enhancing direct marketing activities for the Abu Dhabi-based airline....

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 January, 2016 7:18 am

New satellite to upgrade remote sensing capability

The International Conference on Remote Sensing concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which sponsored the event, announced plans to launch a new satellite in cooperation with China which will upgrade its remote sensing facilities and...

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Government | Thursday 21 January, 2016 6:23 am

Major oil accord energizes Riyadh-Beijing partnership

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and President Xi Jinping of China launched a major oil refinery project on Wednesday, reflecting the growing partnership between the two countries. The deal would see the further expansion of the $10 billion Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 January, 2016 4:17 am

Touchdown in your favourite holiday hotspot with British Airways in 2016

According to a survey conducted by British Airways, taking part in family activities, discovering entertainment venues and visiting historical landmarks are among the top activities that KSA residents look forward to when they travel.   British Airways’ first special fares campaign ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 21 January, 2016 4:02 am

Nissan’s Award-Winning Juke gets personal with new optional kits

Nissan has made the award-winning new Nissan Juke crossover even more distinctive for Middle East customers and enthusiasts, with two new optional ‘Personalisation Packs’ exclusive to the region.   “The new Nissan Juke recently won the ‘Best Compact Utility...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 January, 2016 3:05 am

Samsung Makes a Rotation with Introduction of Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the launch of Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. A result of assiduous progressive innovation in the wearables category, the Samsung Gear S2 is purposefully designed with a versatile circular display and unique rotating bezel that provides an optimized user...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 January, 2016 2:00 am

Canon Middle East introduces ‘Urban Exploration’ trend in the Middle East

Canon Middle East showcased its exciting collection of cameras, printers and photo storage devices at an exclusive event held in Ras al Khaimah.     The leader in imaging solutions introduced for the first time in the Middle East, the unique concept of ‘Urban...

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