Environment & Energy | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 5:02 am

FEWA honors excellence and innovation among its employees at the fourth edition of its Excellence Awards

Under patronage and presence of His Excellency Suhail Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Electricity and Water Authority; FEWA Board Members, representatives of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs;...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 4:01 am

Nissan to show Brain-to-Vehicle technology, new LEAF at CES

From technology that reads a driver’s brain waves to the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, Nissan will give visitors to CES 2018 a glimpse of its vision for the future of mobility – a future with more autonomy, more electrification and more connectivity.   Among...

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Government | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:58 am

Shoura panel favors restrictions on marriage of minors

The Shoura Council on Monday started deliberations on the report of its Committee of Islamic and Judicial Affairs regarding to the marriage of minors. In the report, the committee recommended the council that the marriage contract of girls under the age of 18 can not be valid without a...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:51 am

Badir Program wins Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, awarded Badir Program for Technology Incubators, one the leading initiatives launched by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KAUST), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award...

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Government | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:31 am

King Salman issues his directives not to prejudice high cost of living allowances and bonuses

King Salman has issued a directive to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) instructing banks not to deduct any funds from the cost of living allowances and bonuses issued through his recent decrees.

The Saudi government introduced measures last week to help citizens adjust to the new...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 3:26 am

Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) with Dual Front Camera

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the latest additions to the Galaxy A series: the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018).   The Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018) feature a Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design that draws on Samsung’s flagship...

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Sports | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 1:54 am

Dubai hosted another successful edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup presented by Longines

Renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines presented another successful edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which took place on the 6th of January at the Dubai International Endurance City.   The Swiss watchmaker Longines once again presented the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 1:32 am

24 Hours of Dubai to kick off the season for Audi on January 12/13

Never before has Audi Sport customer racing’s representation in Dubai been as strong as this year. 13 of the 93 race cars in the field are sporting the four rings on their hoods. For the first time, the brand will be on the grid with all three current products in the GT3, GT4 and TCR...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 12:50 am

Three International Acts Bring Western Flavour To Sharjah World Music Festival 2018

Three acts with performers from Ukraine, Argentina, Slovenia and Bulgaria will be performing live at Sharjah’s premier tourist destinations Al Qasba and Al Majaz Waterfront during the fifth edition of the Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), presented by Sharjah Investment and Development...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2018 12:39 am

20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung Gain Momentum for 
Best Possible TV-Viewing Experience

20th Century Fox, Panasonic Corporation and Samsung Electronics announced updates to the associated certification and logo program for the open, royalty-free dynamic metadata platform for High Dynamic Range (HDR), called HDR10+ which they initially announced last year at IFA.   The...

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