Business & Money | Sunday 4 March, 2018 6:31 am

Starbucks and EFE Support Saudi Vision 2030

In context to support the Saudi Vision 2030 of empowering the Saudi youth with the right opportunities, Starbucks KSA and Education For Employment (EFE) have partnered together to introduce a series of workshops that will be focused towards nurturing and inspiring the youth of KSA and helping them...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 March, 2018 4:41 am

Research shows surging GCC investment in digital transformation

Two in three large enterprises in the Arab Gulf region intend devoting at least 5% of annual revenue to digitisation of operations, according to a Microsoft research conducted on the current state of digital transformation and corresponding readiness amongst organisations.   The findings ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 March, 2018 3:49 am

Samsung Showcases a Riveting Display at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa for Galaxy S9 and S9+’s Debut

Start spreading the news: The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have finally arrived. To celebrate its latest flagship’s big debut, on March 2nd, Samsung organized an interactive Experience Zone designed for attendees to get hands-on with all that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ have to offer. The event culminated...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 March, 2018 2:20 am

Etihad Airways Launches Inaugural Flight to Baku

Etihad Airways has launched the first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Baku.   The inaugural flight, EY297, departed Abu Dhabi yesterday carrying a special delegation including diplomats, dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 March, 2018 12:49 am

Bahri Logistics participated at 
‘The Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements & Capabilities’ 2018

Bahri Logistics, one of the six business units within Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, showcased its comprehensive range of maritime capabilities and innovation-driven solutions at The Armed Forces Exhibition of Diversity for Requirements and Capabilities (AFED)...

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Healthcare | Saturday 3 March, 2018 1:19 pm

Pink Caravan Ride in Fujairah: Early Detection Means a Better Life

  On Thursday (March 1) the eighth annual Pink Caravan Ride (PCR)’s team of 14 horse riders, and hundreds of volunteers and ambassadors set off on the second day of their pan-UAE breast awareness campaign with renewed spirit and fresh resolve in the rugged and mighty emirate of...

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Government | Saturday 3 March, 2018 1:16 pm

Saudi Shura Council Delegation to Start an official Visit to Russian Federation next Monday

The delegation of the Shura Council, led by its Assistant Speaker Dr. Yahya bin Abdullah Al-Sama'an will start an official visit to the Russian Federation next Monday in the context of strengthening bilateral parliamentary relations and enhancing joint cooperation between the two friendly...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 3 March, 2018 12:07 pm

Quarter of Saudi Arabia’s energy use goes on road transport, figures reveal

Soaring fuel consumption on Saudi Arabia’s roads has alarmed the Kingdom’s Program for Energy Efficiency, which blames poor performing cars for the problem. Cars in the Kingdom average 13 kilometers per liter compared with 14 in the US, 15.2 in China and 20 in Europe, according to...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 3 March, 2018 10:13 am

UNESCO Meeting on Anti-Doping to Hold in Riyadh

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host on Sunday the sixth meeting of the UNESCO Anti-Doping in capital Riyadh, under the patronage of the Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh.  The first meeting will deal with the Conference of the Parties to...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 3 March, 2018 4:41 am

Ashridge Executive Education’s fast track leadership programme prepares Saudi employees transitioning into managerial positions

Ashridge Executive Education will condense 10 years of managerial learning into just three days of lessons to prepare Saudis, entering managerial roles, to be better equipped.    According to Rory Hendrikz, Managing Director of Ashridge Middle East, says: “Saudi Arabia has a...

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