Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 January, 2018 1:08 am

Entertainment authority fires up 45 events for mid-year holiday in Saudi Arabia

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has launched a campaign for the mid-year school holiday under the theme “Don’t think of traveling,” providing 45 diverse events in 18 cities across the Kingdom running from Jan.11 to 20. “Do not miss the international and local...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 14 January, 2018 12:59 am

Epson to highlight innovations in large format printing at SGI Middle East 2018

Epson will highlight an array of innovations in printing for signage, graphics, dye sublimation, textile, and labels from 14th to 16th January 2018, at SGI Middle East show at the Dubai World Trade Center. At the show, Epson will launch its brand new SureColor SC-F9300 64-inch dye...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 January, 2018 12:53 am

Make your 2018 holiday your biggest adventure yet!

Post the festive season, there’s nothing quite like planning your next holiday to chase away the holiday blues! British Airways has just announced the perfect way for residents across the KSA to brighten up their January with the launch of their massive global special fares...

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Government | Sunday 14 January, 2018 12:13 am

Over 2.4m pilgrims passed through Jeddah airport since November

More than 2.4 million pilgrims passed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah since the beginning of the Umrah season, which started in November and will continue until July. A total of 1.23 million pilgrims arrived and 1.21 million of them departed through the airport, ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 14 January, 2018 12:10 am

Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

Nissan North America, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced an agreement with NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 13 January, 2018 4:03 am

Samsung Delivers Vision for Open and Intelligent IoT Experiences to Simplify Everyday Life

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) outlined its vision and strategy for intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) experiences.   During today’s press conference, Samsung demonstrated its unique ability to make seamlessly connected consumer...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 13 January, 2018 3:49 am

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier, right? Unfortunately, no. And that’s because each mode of transportation has been optimised to work as well...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 13 January, 2018 3:02 am

Oil hits $70 a barrel for the first time in three years

Oil topped $70 a barrel in London for the first time in three years as production cuts by Opec and rising demand whittle away a global surplus.   Brent crude futures, used in the pricing of more than half the world’s oil, rose as much as 1.2 per cent to the highest since December...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 January, 2018 3:01 am

A spring of festivities

WITH the start of 10-day mid academic year vacation on Friday, major cities and towns across the Kingdom are witnessing an array of recreational and cultural festivals and activities aimed at providing edutainment for all segments of society. Apart from showcasing the rich heritage and culture...

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Sports | Saturday 13 January, 2018 2:53 am

Saudi Women in scarves and hats cheer their clubs in Jeddah Stadium for the first time 6 hours ago 1050 views

Saudi families showed up at Al-Jawhara Stadium, King Abdullah Sports City, here on Friday three hours before the actual match began to experience the real life drama on ground for the first time. Families came to gate two with children, elders and for the first time women, as the entrance to ...

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