Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:23 pm

Al Noor Island celebrates Eid Al Adha with a Trio of Creative Workshops 

Visitors to Al Noor Island this Eid Al Adha tested their artistic talents at a series of evening workshops designed to inspire their creativity. Sharjah’s picturesque tourist and leisure destination hosted three premium free-of-charge craft sessions, with jewellery making, greeting card...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:21 pm

Karcher to Launch New Carpet Cleaning Machine at Hotel Show 2016

Karcher, the world leader in innovative cleaning technology solutions will launch its latest addition for deep and intermediate cleaning of carpets for the Middle East market at The Hotel Show 2016 from 17-19 September 2016.  “When the machine is used for deep cleaning the area...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:17 pm

Top-Level Experts in Islamic Economy to Speak in the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016

The third Global Islamic Economy Summit is set to feature a number of top-level decision makers, speakers, and researchers in the field of Islamic economy.    Bearing the theme “Inspiring Change”, the summit will take place on October 11 and 12, 2016, in Madinat...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:15 pm

​​A Brand New Invention Turns Beach Umbrellas into Mobile Phone Chargers

CGN energy, a prestigious Greek firm providing environmentally-friendly energy solutions, is coming to Dubai with their brand new invention which turns umbrellas at the hotels and resorts’ beaches to mobile phone chargers to be used around the clock. CGN has pitched this offer to...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:43 pm

‘Haj rituals proceeding according to plans’

A top official said all security and military units participating in the management of Haj were serving in accordance with security and preventive plans set up before the pilgrimage started. Gen. Osman bin Nasser Al-Muhrej, director general of public security and chairman of the Haj Security...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:00 pm

IEA: Saudi Arabia ousts US as biggest oil producer

Oil prices fell as much as 3 percent on Tuesday after both the world's consumers and producers revised forecasts that signaled the global crude glut persisting for much longer than previously expected. The International Energy Agency (IEA), which advises oil-consuming countries on their...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 12:36 pm

Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car hold blood donation campaign

Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises, held its first blood donation campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting humanitarian and health values and raising the importance of taking part in health programs that contribute to saving the life of other...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 11:45 am

All-seeing ‘eye’ watches over Makkah pilgrims

Under a bank of monitors broadcasting live footage from more than 5,000 cameras, Saudi officers have kept their eyes on every route and gathering spot at this year’s Haj pilgrimage. As custodians of the most sacred sites in Islam, the authorities have been at pains to assure the world that...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 September, 2016 4:30 pm

International experts gather at NATRANS Expo to discuss latest technologies

According to demographic forecasts, the world population will reach 9 billion by the year 2050 with 70% living in urban areas, according to a United Nations survey. A strong emphasis on solving problems faced by people living in the world’s cities is therefore needed. Some of the main...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 September, 2016 4:18 pm

‘Cinderella’ Charms Visitors to Al Qasba, Enlightening their Eid Al-Adha Festivities

Al Qasba - Sharjah’s premiere leisure, tourism and family destination -will today host the last performances of its musical version of ‘Cinderella,’ the famous fairy tale originally written by the 17th century French poet Charles Perrault and now one of the most popular tales of...

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