Healthcare | Thursday 25 June, 2020 3:43 am

WHO Welcomes Saudi Arabia Decision to Hold Hajj of this Year, with very Limited Numbers

The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed here today the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to hold this year's Hajj, with a very limited numbers of those interested to perform Hajj, from all nationalities inside the Kingdom, pointing...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 25 June, 2020 3:10 am

Saudi Tourism Authority announces launch of Saudi Summer campaign

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has unveiled a new campaign, called Saudi Summer, to encourage residents to explore the Kingdom this year, in lieu of a holiday abroad, following the lifting of lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19. The campaign launch follows extensive research* by STA,...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 25 June, 2020 2:35 am

New Bentayga To Launch Beyond100

Bentley will reveal the new Bentayga to the world at 16:00 GMT on 30 June. The new Bentayga will be the first car launched under Bentley’s new Beyond100 business strategy, a journey that will see the company become the world leader in sustainable luxury mobility.     The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 25 June, 2020 2:25 am

Amaala Selects Mirage-inspired Airport Design By Foster + Partners To Take Ultra-luxury Destination To New Heights

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, has unveiled plans for a new international airport, with a design inspired by the optical illusion of a desert mirage. The terminal and control tower design was conceptualised by UK-based architectural and...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 25 June, 2020 1:29 am

Having become an essential part of our daily lives, does AI make devices smarter than humans?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the world and is now an essential part of our daily lives, especially after the remarkable and unprecedented development it has undergone in the last few years. The number of major and emerging AI companies has grown nearly 14-fold since the year 2000,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 June, 2020 3:48 pm

Minister of State for Food Security Launches UAE Aquaculture Pulse 2020 Guideline

“Aquaculture is a core component of the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy,” asserted Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, while launching the UAE Aquaculture Pulse 2020 – a document set to serve as a reference point, outlining and evaluating investment...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 June, 2020 2:35 pm

DJI conducts remote training programme for legal experts on Civil Procedure Code amendments

Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) organised a remote training programme targeting legal professionals to highlight the amendments mentioned in Cabinet Resolution No. (33), issued on 30 April 2020 to amend some provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. (57) 2018 on the regulatory regulations of Federal Law...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 24 June, 2020 1:38 pm

Dur’s Chairman Commends timing of Tourist Development Fund

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dur Hospitality, Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Issa, has extended his gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund, for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 24 June, 2020 11:12 am

Dubai Tourism Campaign partners with Snapchat and uses Augmented Reality to transport travelers to Dubai

Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) teamed up with Snapchat in May to remind travelers that sunny days are ahead in Dubai, which will return as a popular go-to destination for international visitors once COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased. As part of Dubai...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 24 June, 2020 11:09 am

New IDC Report Analyzes Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Evolving digital transformation strategies and shifting industry dynamics across Saudi Arabia are driving organizations to innovate and explore new technologies and delivery models. In turn, this is creating a complex ecosystem beset by new cybersecurity challenges. As a result, cybersecurity is no ...

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