Culture & Education | Monday 1 January, 2018 12:27 pm

Effat University holds 4th Annual Photography Exhibition and Competition titled The Colors in Our Lives

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Lolowah Al Faisal, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and General Supervisor of Effat University, and with the attendance of HRH Princess Reem bint Mohammed Al Faisal, Effat University held its Fourth Annual Photography Exhibition and Competition under the...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 January, 2018 12:20 pm

The National Commercial Bank announces that the board of directors has recommended the distribution of dividend for period the second half of 2017

The Board of Directors of NCB has recommended on 28/12/2017 corresponding to 10/04/1439H the distribution of dividend to the shareholders for the period the second half of 2017 as following: 1- Total amount of distribution of dividend SAR 1,196,878,814 2- Number of shares eligible for...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 January, 2018 12:00 pm

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia launches a pre-paid plan that allows customers double the data and 3 month validity

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched a new, unique pre-paid plan allowing customers to double the amount of data in their monthly internet plans.   Coming in three packages (5GB, 7GB, and 9GB) the new "Doubelha" plan gives customers double the amount of data at the same...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:19 am

UAE ushers in the New Year with Emaar’s spectacular ‘Light Up 2018’ celebration that captivates the world

The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai celebration hosted more than a million visitors from across the world and reached an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide through...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:17 am

OnePlus 5T with ‘A New View’ now available on SOUQ.com

SOUQ.com today announced the launch of the highly anticipated OnePlus 5T, latest premium smartphone from global mobile technology company OnePlus. This impressive device boasts a 6-inch Full HD AMOLED panel with 18:9 aspect ratio to deliver a more immersive viewing experience. OnePlus has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:08 am

Etihad Airport Services Ground Prepares for the Future With Key Emirati Appointments

Etihad Airport Services (EAS) Ground, a division of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced several key UAE National appointments within a new structure that lays the foundation for the coming years.   The internal appointments are all based at Abu Dhabi Airport and will involve critical...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:00 am

du Live! PRESENTS KATY PERRY AT du Arena ON YAS ISLAND

 Lit by more than just fireworks, Katy Perry gave a New Year’s Eve show to remember at the du Arena on Yas Island tonight. Presented by du Live! and brought to you by FLASH Entertainment in association with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Yas Island, the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 January, 2018 10:32 am

Saudi Arabia sets new gasoline prices

Saudi Arabia increased fuel price effective as of midnight Sunday (Dec. 31, 2017). Octane 91 fuel which cost 75 halalas per liter will now be available at SR1.37 per liter and 95 octane which cost 90 halalas per liter will cost SR2.04 per liter. Diesel for industries and utilities...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 10:22 am

Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai Takes the Spotlight This New Year's Eve

Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai dazzled the world yet again with its colourful, signature style and perfectly synchronised fireworks on New Year’s Eve 2018.  The electrifying fireworks were the pinnacle of the festivities that took place at the luxurious resort. The scintillating show which...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 January, 2018 9:45 am

Threefold increase in electricity bills from today

From Monday, consumers will have to bear a threefold increase in electricity tariff with the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) and a revised bill calculation system. Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) will apply 5% VAT on electricity bills, connection and service charges. The Electricity and...

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