Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 7:44 am

Saudi Start-up’s raised $3.110 Million in Funding in Second Quarter of 2018

The technology start-ups incubated by the Badir Program, one of the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology initiatives, has successfully raised around SR 11.660 million ($3.110 million) in the second quarter of 2018, up by 7.66% from the previous quarter when 10.830 million ($2.888...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 4:50 am

Shurooq and Besix to Invest in a Sustainable Development Wastewater Project in Sharjah

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and BESIX, the region’s leading company operating in infrastructure concessions and construction, has signed a joint venture agreement to operate and maintain an existing wastewater treatment plant in Al Saja’a area in ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 3:45 am

Huawei CBG holds a channel partners summit to strengthen Commitments with Partners in Local Markets

Innovation and customer service were amongst the topics discussed during the summit that aimed to strengthen ties with local retail partners from Middle East & Africa. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 30, 2018: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), the global smartphone giant, recently held a...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 3:43 am

Panasonic’s new water dispensers to add luxury to the modern Middle Eastern kitchens

Panasonic to reinvent the contemporary Middle Eastern kitchens with the introduction of new water dispensers that combine cutting edge innovation with stylishly elegant look.  Designed in statement-making black and metal finish, Panasonic’s water dispensers break the monotony of the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 3:34 am

Get in Touch with Nature at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort Summer Camp

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has all the right ingredients to a perfect Summer camp, providing exciting, fun, and enriching learning experiences for children between 4-14 till the end of August. In line with their weekly program, the zoo offers a Mini Gardening session...

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Government | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 1:56 am

King Salman arrives in Neom for holiday

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived on Monday to the city of Neom, where he will spend some time for rest and recuperation, accordiong to the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Neom is a planned 26,500 sq km (10,230-square-mile) transnational city and economic zone to be constructed ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 1:12 am

LG offers a wide range of advanced technological solutions for future-oriented cities

The growing world population, coupled with rapid economic development has led to an increase in demand for energy, and future-oriented cities are effectively designed as the only comprehensive solution to a possible rise in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. With the growing need for...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 July, 2018 6:04 pm

Sharjah Social Services Department and Medcare Hospital Sharjah sign agreement to benefit health insurance holders

The Sharjah Social Services Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Medcare Hospital Sharjah, to provide Health Insurance Card Holders affiliated to the Department with a range of privileges and deductions on the healthcare services provided by the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 30 July, 2018 4:36 pm

Microsoft joins MENA Innovation Summit this year in Egypt

As part of its mission to empower students and educators around the globe through technology, Microsoft is participating in the 2018 MENA Innovation Summit, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from July 29 – 31. The Forum will bring together ministers, senior government officials, the business,...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 July, 2018 4:00 pm

Alawwal bank reports Q2 net profit of SAR 254m

Alawwal bank announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2018, reporting net income of SAR 254m down 11% vs Q1. Net operating income for the quarter increased by 6.3% to SAR 571m. Non Funded Income had a particularly strong quarter, up 10% from Q1.  Q2 saw Alawwal bank ...

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