Technology & IT | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 1:33 pm

Sony MEA Announces Pre-booking, Pricing and Availability for the new BRAVIA® OLED Television

Sony Middle East and Africa announced that consumers from Saudi Arabia will be able to make pre-bookings for its 55’’ and 65’’ BRAVIA OLED TV A1 series at key Sony retailers from the 1st of June till the 30th of June. The new BRAVIA OLED TV will be available in stores from...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 11:30 am

Prince Sultan University in Saudi Joins Red Hat Academy

Prince Sultan University today announced that it has collaborated with Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, to create the King Salman Education for Employment Program Red Hat Academy. Red Hat Academy is an open source, web-deployed and web-managed education program...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 11:16 am

CENTRO SHARJAH HOSTS IFTAR FOR THE OLD PEOPLE’S HOME IN SHARJAH

Celebrating the spirit of Ramadan and in line with the Centro Sharjah Corporate Social responsibility, the hotel hosted Iftar for around 100 residents of the Old People’s Home in Sharjah. The hotel management, led by Mr. Michael Kasch, General Manager Centro Sharjah, through the support of ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 11:04 am

BLACKBERRY® KEYone SOON AVAILABLE IN SAUDI ARABIA

Today, TCL Communication, a leading global smartphone manufacturer, celebrates the launch of the new BlackBerry KEYone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The BlackBerry KEYone is the first smartphone released from TCL Communication under a new brand licensing agreement signed in December 2016 with...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 6:46 am

Energy minister opens Saudi pavilion at Astana Expo 2017

Saudi participation in Expo 2017 in Astana reflects the Kingdom’s drive to develop and use sustainable energy, said Minister of Energy, Industry and Natural Resources Khalid Al-Falih. The Kingdom is participating in the expo in the Kazakh capital with a wing supervised by the King Abdullah...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 6:44 am

New tax doubles price of cigarettes, energy drinks in Saudi Arabia

Prices of cigarettes and energy drinks have doubled with the implementation of an excise tax that became effective midnight Saturday in a measure unprecedented in the Kingdom. The excise tax, commonly known as a “sin tax,” is imposed on “unhealthy products” that are likely...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 5:43 am

Etihad Airways Appoints New General Manager in Oman

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the appointment of Hassan Al Yousuf as its new General Manager for the Sultanate of Oman.        Based at the airline’s offices in Muscat, Hassan is responsible for leading Etihad...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 5:00 am

Department of Community Development Dedicates an Evening to Sharjah’s Senior Citizens

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has expressed its delight in dedicating some of their charitable efforts during the holy month with the emirate’s older generation at an “Iftar with the elderly” they organised recently. This reflects the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:49 am

Eid Al Fitr Festivities at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus

Andalus Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to experience the most memorable time of the year with the finest staycation package. For rates starting at AED 850, guests can enjoy the perfect resort ambience while dining at some of the tastiest restaurants located along The Walk. Although...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:48 am

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signs an MoU with Lycée Français Théodore Monod

As part of its commitment to support the French educational institutions in the UAE, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lycée Français Théodore Monod Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by Professor Eric Fouache, Vice...

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