Business & Money | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:18 pm

LED set to form over 50% of regional lighting market by 2020

 The quest for energy efficiency and ecologically friendly lighting solutions is set to drive demand for green lighting products in the Middle East. These trends are increasingly evident in the build up to Light Middle East 2017, where global lighting majors target the lucrative green lighting ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:09 pm

Saudi Arabia, GCC to be connected by ultra-fast tube transportation system

The entire Gulf region will be connected through an ultra-fast tube transportation system, which will operate at a velocity of 1,100 km per hour. Founder of US-based Virgin Hyperloop One, Josh Giegel spoke to Arab News on Thursday soon after he signed an agreement with the MiSK Foundation for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 November, 2017 1:07 pm

Al-Baha tourism documentary wins gold at Cairo festival

A documentary about the rich heritage of Al-Baha tourism has won a top award at the Cairo Radio and Television Festival. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) documentary, Al Baha Tourism 37, won gold at the festival held in Cairo from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10. Zahir bin...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 November, 2017 11:14 am

Top Saudi universities to participate in hackathon competition

A number of top universities in the Kingdom will participate in the “Hackathon” competition that gets underway on Nov. 21 in the Saudi capital. The event, which is being organized by Vechoport # menaisc2017, will be held in connection with the fifth annual information security...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 18 November, 2017 2:48 am

Lexus promises an electrifying test drive and drive-in cinema experience

Following the launch of the much-anticipated LS Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, Lexus, exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim Motors, UAE’s leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, is offering its fans an electrifying opportunity to test...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 18 November, 2017 12:21 am

Nissan Electrifies Dubai International Motor Show with its Latest Innovative Portfolio

Nissan is showcasing exciting prototypes and production cars at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of its newest and future innovations. Nissan’s stand highlights Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing how cars are...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 17 November, 2017 11:04 am

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to clean energy future, sustainable development

Saudi Arabia has said it is committed to maintaining its national contributions on taking climate actions that will enable sustainable development in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the national economic diversification plan, and with its responsibilities as a global energy producer...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 November, 2017 10:59 am

ADNOC and LEGO Education Sign Partnership Agreement For Advancement of STEM Education in ADNOC Schools

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Lego Education signed a partnership agreement, today, to champion high-quality, innovative hands-on learning programs designed to advance the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in all ADNOC Schools, in Abu Dhabi and the Al ...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 November, 2017 10:57 am

Alpha Assured Assistance (AAA) Loyalty Program to ramp up loyalty landscape in the UAE

With customers looking for more flexibility and value for money, there’s been a stark rise in the loyalty landscape in the UAE, according to Mr. John Jacob, Director – Alpha Assured Assistance (AAA) Loyalty Program.   Speaking at the launch of AAA Loyalty Program, Mr. John...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 November, 2017 10:53 am

Saudi Arabian Female Entrepreneur Wins Prize at Shell Intilaaqah

A Saudi entrepreneur from the petrochemical industry, Ghazael Aldossary, won the Merit Prize at Shell LiveWIRE’s ‘Top Ten Innovators’ global competition which highlights and rewards LiveWIRE businesses that demonstrate excellence in innovation.   Through Ghazael’s ...

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