Business & Money | Friday 9 February, 2018 4:01 am

N. Ireland companies keen to invest in the Saudi Arabia

THE British mission in Jeddah welcomed several British companies from the “Invest Northern Ireland” trade mission who arrived in Jeddah to actively seek ways to invest in Saudi Arabia. The welcoming event was a networking meeting between representatives from the Northern Ireland...

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Culture & Education | Friday 9 February, 2018 3:16 am

Sharjah Girl Guides Workshop Teaches the Value of Money

In a bid to help them develop their financial skills, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has held a workshop for Brownies on the benefits and pitfalls of managing budgets and how to make essential decisions on spending and saving.   The ‘Finance Initiative’, which included 30 brownies ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 9 February, 2018 3:06 am

Turn on 5G: Ericsson completes 5G Platform for operators

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) finalizes 5G-readiness for operators by enhancing its 5G Platform with new solutions for the radio and core network. Today, the company launches 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) commercial software, based on the recently approved first 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standard. It...

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Culture & Education | Friday 9 February, 2018 3:00 am

India pavilion in Janadriya exhibits historic Saudi ties

THE deep-rooted historic friendship that binds Saudi Arabia and India through centuries have found a better place in the pavilion of India, the guest of honor country at the 32nd National Festival for Heritage and Culture at the Janadriya village that opened on Wednesday near Riyadh. Thousands of ...

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Business & Money | Friday 9 February, 2018 2:32 am

“Businesses and customers embrace VAT effectively” says Tally Solutions

The new year was heralded as the onset of the VAT regime in the GCC. It is now a little over a month since VAT has come into effect and while there are businesses who are yet to register, the overall economy is well into the VAT return filing rhythm. According to FTA, 260,000 businesses have...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 9 February, 2018 1:40 am

Nissan Reports Nine-Month Results for Fiscal Year 2017

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the nine-month period to December 31, 2017.   Nissan generated an operating profit of 364.2 billion yen on net revenues of 8.53 trillion yen, equivalent to an operating margin of 4.3%. During the period, the Group’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 9 February, 2018 1:21 am

Wi-fi Taking Off on Board British Airways

British Airways has started powering some of its long-haul aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi, with its first three connected aircraft now in service.  The airline will connect 118 of its long-haul aircraft over the next two years.      Customers will be advised of the...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 9 February, 2018 12:56 am

The Maserati Polo Tour 2018 kicks off at the legendary “Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz” in collaboration with La Martina

The Maserati Polo Tour 2018 began with a thrilling start at the “Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz” that took place in the spectacular setting of the frozen lake of St. Moritz from 26th – 28th January 2018 and saw Team Cartier claim victory over Team Maserati  by 4.5 to 4, in a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 8 February, 2018 4:54 pm

Italian Food Lab at Gulfood Celebrates Italy’s Culinary Heritage and Highlights the Importance of Authenticity

For the second year in a row, Italian Trade Agency is hosting the Italian Food Lab at the upcoming Gulfood to bring to life the true flavors of Italy through cooking shows by Chefs specialized in Mediterranean cuisine, tasting sessions by Italian specialty food products companies and informative...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 8 February, 2018 3:09 pm

Turkish Airlines Sponsors 41st Annual Empire State Building Run-Up

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, was the proud title sponsor of 41st Annual Empire State Building Run-Up held on February 7, 2018.   Participants from around the globe raced up 1,576 steps to the top of New York City’s iconic building, ...

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