Business & Money | Thursday 7 May, 2020 4:02 pm

Dubai Customs convenes quarterly Consultative Council by video conference

Business and trade groups in Dubai highly praised the stimulus package launched by Dubai government in support of companies and the business sector during the coronavirus crisis. During the first Customs Consultative Council (DCCC) meeting 2020, organized quarterly by Dubai Customs,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 May, 2020 12:53 pm

Virgin Mobile Launches eSIM

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia announced the rollout of the latest generation of SIM card technology in Saudi Arabia, eSIM. An eSIM can be activated directly through digital channels without the need for a visit to a store, bringing flexibility and high efficiency to customers. Virgin Mobile is at the...

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Government | Thursday 7 May, 2020 4:29 am

Equestrian Club renamed as Horse Racing Club after King Salman’s approval

Riyadh-based Equestrian Club has been renamed as Horse Racing Club following Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s approval.Speaking on the occasion, Prince Bandar Bin Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of directors of the club, who is also an adviser at the Royal Court, expressed...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 May, 2020 3:56 am

SABIC to build one of the world’s biggest mega-battery factories

Saudi petrochemical giant SABIC has established a joint venture company to build one of the world’s biggest utility-scale battery factories.SABIC unit Nusaned Investment has teamed up with SCHMID Group to develop the vanadium redox flow batteries. The Riwaq Industrial Development Company...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 7 May, 2020 2:24 am

Extraordinary deals from Almajdouie PEUGEOT Saudi Arabia this Ramadan

This Ramadan, Almajdouie, exclusive dealer of PEUGEOT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a range of extraordinary offers across all of its PEUGEOT models. The incredible deals include an exclusive program of Almajdouie with Raya Financing offering a complete online purchasing experience,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 May, 2020 12:33 am

Ericsson selected as China Mobile 5G RAN and core network vendor

Ericsson has been awarded a 5G contract from China Mobile including 5G radio access network (RAN) and 5G core (5GC) components for the second phase of its nationwide new radio (NR) standalone rollout. Under the terms of this new deal, China Mobile extends its 5G RAN partnership with Ericsson...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 11:25 pm

AUS joins Global Engineering Deans Council Virtual Internship Program

In an academic year like no other, engineering students at American University of Sharjah (AUS) will soon have the opportunity to intern virtually at universities around the world, working on research projects in a wide variety of engineering fields.  As a participant in the Global...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 2:55 pm

Cloud computing specialists, security and data protection analysts amongst high demand jobs in UAE: IDC research

UAE organizations are experiencing increased demand for individuals with deep technology skills, according to a new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The research commissioned by Microsoft titled ‘Future of Work Skills’ and covers findings from key markets across the Middle...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 2:52 pm

The Red Sea Development Company inks MoU with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.    In an effort towards enhancing local communities...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 6 May, 2020 2:42 pm

Dubai Culture launches Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre using digital platforms

As part of its efforts to create a foundation for theater as well as a theatrical environment that promotes young talents and motivates them to further develop its passion for the performing arts, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) launched the digital edition of Dubai Festival for...

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