Government | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 9:53 am

107 earthquakes recorded in Tabuk in about a month

The Saudi Geological Survey has reported there were 107 earthquakes in the region from Feb. 6 to March 10. Hani Zahran of the Saudi Geological Survey’s National Center for Earthquakes and Volcanoes said the tremors varied in degrees from 0.6 to 3.7 on the Richter Scale, Al Watan quoted him ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 7:30 am

Al Marjan Island to showcase key investment opportunities at MIPIM 2017, the world’s most influential property exhibition

Ras Al Khaimah master developer, Al Marjan Island, will participate in the annual MIPIM, the international property event hosted in Cannes, France from 14th to 17th March 2017. MIPIM 2017 is one of the biggest real estate events. It attracts prime players in the real estate field. This...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 7:01 am

Arab Media Figure Ola Al-Fares Undergoes a Breast Cancer Screening

With 3.3 followers on Instagram, Pink Caravan Ambassador, a fashion icon and an influential young voice in the Middle East, Ola Al-Fares does not need an introduction in the Arab World. Her intelligence, strong stance on social issues and She has captured the hearts and imaginations of the young...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 6:37 am

Landmark Occasion for Al Zahia Delivering Its 200th Home

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between the government of Sharjah and Majid Al Futtaim Properties, announced that Al Zahia, Sharjah’s first master planned integrated residential community, has delivered its 200th home as part of the Al Jouri neighbourhood handover which...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 3:18 am

Al Noor Island Provides Perfect Environment for Learn About Butterflies Day

The Butterfly House in Sharjah’s Al Noor Island is to provide the perfect setting for Learn about Butterflies Day, taking place tomorrow (Tuesday). Visitors will be able to admire the insects first hand and inspect their colours and curiosities at close range. Hundreds of families,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 3:09 am

Dubai Culture and ArtintheCity Announce the Selected Artists for the Eleventh Edition of ArtBus 2017

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has selected three UAE-based artists – Dina Saadi, Safiya Mohammed and Sultan Al Ramahi – to design the artwork which will be showcased on ArtBus 2017. The annual,...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 March, 2017 8:26 pm

True Change Needs Leadership from Top, Says Ex German President Kohler, Nobel Laureate Satyarthi Says Role of Governments in Fighting Poverty Critical

We are all travelling in one boat and have to work together for a sustainable future and growth and government communication can play a critical role in getting us there.  This was the thrust of the media interaction of some of the world leaders and influencers who are set to speak at the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 March, 2017 8:00 pm

International General Insurance Holdings Limited Maintains Underwriting Discipline, Despite Challenging Market Conditions

International General Insurance Holdings Limited today reported earnings for the 2016 financial year. The Group announced gross written premiums of US$231.4 million for the year of 2016 as compared to US$242.3 million in 2015. Net profits amounted to US$32.1 million in 2016, compared to US$35.0...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 March, 2017 8:00 pm

Nama Almunawara sponsors Al Madina business leaders to attend Ashridge Executive Education programme in London

Local leaders from SME sector in Al Madina, are being sponsored by Namaa Almunawara to attend customized executive education programmes in Ashridge House in Hertfordshire, England. The training will provide them practical insights on leading and motivating SME leaders. Namaa Almunawara is the...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 March, 2017 6:10 pm

Empower registers 13.6 per cent growth in number of buildings connected to its services in 2016

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling service provider, has revealed that the number of buildings using its district cooling servicesacross the Emirate of Dubai has reached920 in 2016, an increase of 13.6% Year on Year (YoY) 2015...

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