Business & Money | Sunday 4 December, 2016 3:54 am

Serviceplan Group Middle East inaugurates new offices in Dubai Design District

In a bid to strengthen its footprint in the region, Munich-based Serviceplan Group, Europe’s largest and most-successful independent agency group,  formally launches Haus der Kommunikation Middle East via its spanking new offices at the prestigious Dubai Design District (d3). The 5,000...

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Government | Saturday 3 December, 2016 11:44 am

King reconstitutes Shoura Council; Al-Ghafis appointed labor minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman appointed Ali Al-Ghafis as the new minister of labor and social development, replacing Mofrej Al-Haqbani. In a series of royal decrees issued on Friday night, the King also reconstituted the Shoura Council and the Council of Senior Scholars, the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 3 December, 2016 10:03 am

Conference considers ways to protect endangered cultural heritage

 An international conference on “Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage” was launched in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi on Friday, with participation from heads of state, government officials, experts and civil society activists. Participants include representatives and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 December, 2016 5:46 am

Kingdom lights up in Emirati colors

The Saudi capital lit up in the colors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in honor of the country’s 45th National Day on Friday. Photos of the iconic Kingdom Center in Riyadh were widely shared on social media as other buildings across the city that also paid tribute. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 December, 2016 4:11 am

Shurooq Displays Pride in UAE's Achievements and Honours its Sacrifices

The UAE’s rich heritage and unique culture formed the backdrop to Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s 45th National Day celebrations, which took place on Tuesday at Flag Island in Sharjah. Attending the programme of activities at the popular Emirati national...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 3 December, 2016 2:04 am

HTC Marks 45th UAE National Day With Unique and Exclusive Offers

HTC is joining in the celebrations of the 45th National Day of the United Arab Emirates by offering a unique, gold-plated HTC 10 smartphone with the iconic ‘Spirit of the Union’ symbol etched on the premium metal body. To win this, social media users need to visit any electronics...

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Business & Money | Saturday 3 December, 2016 12:44 am

IMI and ISHIDA TAISEISHA celebrate their one-year Digital Signage Collaboration in GCC

Otohiko Abe, President of ISHIDA TAISEISHA, has announced the company’s plans to expand its work in the Middle East and GCC throughout the following year through its partnership with International Media Ideas developing digital signage technologies in the region. IMI and ISHIDA TAISEISHA...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 December, 2016 12:20 am

ABERMOVE obtain a patent for their latest luxury pool cover solutions

ABERMOVE, the leading Portuguese company in security and luxury pool covers, obtained a patent for its latest innovation for luxury pool cover solutions. Controlled through a remote control, the retractable covers can be closed or opened within seconds providing additional space and a luxury...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 2 December, 2016 10:55 am

Celebrate UAE National Day with Hussein Al Jassmi on Sharjah’s Flag Island

Emirati superstar, Hussein Al Jassmi’s bold patriotic voice will carry across Sharjah’s Flag Island on National Day when he reveals in a special showcase, ‘The Story of the Nation’ operetta written by renowned Emirati poets Rashid Sharar and Nasser Al Shanfari. With the ...

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Government | Friday 2 December, 2016 3:28 am

King opens $160b oil facilities, cultural landmark

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Thursday launched a number of giant oil projects, worth a total of SR160 billion, belonging to Saudi Aramco at a colorful ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Dhahran. He also inaugurated the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture or ...

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