Technology & IT | Sunday 6 August, 2017 12:00 pm

Canon Middle East to host ‘Frontiers of Innovation Forum -2017” in partnership with MEED

As a pioneer of innovation in the imaging business, Canon Middle East will host the second edition of ‘Frontiers of Innovation Forum 2017’. The forum in partnership with MEED will be held on 28th September this year and aims to provide a platform for driving innovation, share ideas,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 August, 2017 12:00 pm

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival Dates Announced

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) has announced the dates for its unique annual event dedicated to bringing young people and movies together. Running from October 8-13, the fifth edition of the cinema extravaganza organised by FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 6 August, 2017 10:24 am

Saudi Health Ministry facilities ready for Hajj pilgrims

The Health Ministry has prepared all its facilities to care for pilgrims throughout the current Hajj season. On its Twitter account, the ministry said it has prepared 25 hospitals: Four in Arafat, four in Mina, seven in Makkah, nine in Madinah and one in King Abdullah Medical City. The hospitals...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 August, 2017 6:17 am

The biggest sporting event of 2017

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, is bringing the biggest event of the year and most anticipated fight of all time to viewers across the Middle East, when Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor face-off in a not-to-be-missed boxing showdown, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 August, 2017 6:01 am

LinkedIn launches ‘LinkedIn Lite’ in 60+ countries

Today, LinkedIn,  the world’s largest professional network, announces the availability of its new LinkedIn Lite mobile web and Android app in more than 60 countries across the world including South Africa, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Turkey and many others. In the Middle...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 August, 2017 5:55 am

Enterprise Strategy Group reports The Pressing Need for Digital Risk Management

Digital Shadows, the industry leader in digital risk management, today unveiled a new report called: ‘The Pressing Need for Digital Risk Management’ from top analysts at the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) looking at the growing importance and rates of adoption of Digital Risk...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 August, 2017 5:21 am

Jannah Hotels & Resorts Offers Early Bird Discounts Ahead of Eid-al-adha

UAE’s first Bedouin-inspired collection of luxury hotels Jannah Hotels & Resorts, has launched an exclusive “Early Bird” Discount Offer ahead of the Eid Al Adha break. Offering more value for guests and families, an exclusive 20% off BAR can be availed on bookings completed at ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 August, 2017 5:05 am

TV Globo’s New Approach to Big Data takes the IBC Conference Prize

In its 50th year, the IBC Conference is still built around the technical papers programme, with the most influential paper in the programme winning the IBC Conference Prize. This year, the award goes to Marcelo Souza and his colleagues Joāo Castellani, Daniel Monteiro and Carlos Octávio...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 August, 2017 4:12 am

Dubai Culture Launches ‘Namaa’ Project for Paper Recycling

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has launched ‘Namaa’ – an internal paper recycling project that encourages the Authority’s employees to reuse paper and reduce...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 August, 2017 4:06 am

Sharjah Women Sports Foundation Hosts Saif Biladi 2017 Delegation

Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) yesterday hosted a delegation from ‘Saif Biladi 2017’ to attend the closing of the summer camp held at its Central Region branch.   An annual national summer program organized by the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare...

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