Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 5:06 am

Cloud infrastructure reality is outperforming perception finds Oracle study

Businesses in Saudi Arabia are rapidly embracing cloud infrastructure (IaaS) to boost performance and innovation levels, new research from Oracle has revealed.  While negative perceptions around security, complexity and loss of control still present barriers to adoption, they are shown to be...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:48 am

Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford's Best Ranking in Report's 31-Year History

Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:30 am

Demand for Alternate Residency and Citizenship Increases in MENA region

Global residency and citizenship is an increasingly important aspect of private and professional life of this new trend of global citizens. For entrepreneurs and investors from Middle East and North Africa (MENA), citizenship by investment is appealing because it presents the opportunity to build...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:16 am

Dubai’s Successful 2016/2017 Cruise Season Weighs Anchor

The 2016/2017 Dubai Cruise season officially concluded with the departure of the season’s final ship, the C.S. Sea Princess, from Port Rashid recently. After a stopover in Dubai, the luxury ship’s only port of call in the GCC, the C.S. Sea Princess continued her voyage to Aqaba as part...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 4:00 am

Escape to Al Raha Beach Hotel and indulge in an extraordinary summer getaway

This season, make a quick escape to Al Raha Beach Hotel and indulge in an extraordinary summer getaway promising fun, fervor and delicious food! Sun, sand and blue, blue skies await you in this beautiful destination in Abu Dhabi. Attractively priced stay packages start at AED 395* BB for double...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 July, 2017 3:10 am

Natuzzi Italia announces partnership with Dubai Golf

Natuzzi Italia, one of the world's most internationally acclaimed Italian luxury furniture makers, announces its partnership with Dubai Golf, who manage two of the premier and most established golfing destinations in the region, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & yacht Club As...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 5:14 pm

Panasonic Signs First Pan-EMEA Distribution Agreement with Nuvias For IP Phone Handsets

Panasonic Business has appointed Nuvias as its first pan-EMEA distributor for its range of business IP phone handsets. This marks a major vote of confidence in the recently-formed Nuvias Unified Communications Practice and is an important addition to Nuvias’ growing portfolio of leading...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 4:45 pm

LG TO INTRODUCE NEW CUTTING-EDGE INSTAVIEW REFRIGERATOR

Building upon its position as a leader in the global refrigerator industry, LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its groundbreaking InstaView Door-in-Door™ for consumers who seek the utmost convenience and quality in a household appliance. The refrigerator is world-renowned for its innovative...

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Government | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 1:41 pm

Passport Department: No nationality is exempted from fees on dependents

The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior said here Monday that fees levied on dependents of foreign workers cover all nationalities without any exception. The Passports Department made it categorically clear that residence permits will not be renewed until fees on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 July, 2017 1:39 pm

KACST Badir program to set up 600 more companies to provide 3,600 jobs

 King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) through the Badir program is seeking to establish more than 600 additional companies that would contribute to the creation of 3,600 jobs. Nawaf Al-Sahhaf, chief executive officer of Badir, said here that the program has incubated 127...

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