Cars & Autos | Monday 2 May, 2016 5:03 am

Ford Expedition Adds BLIS and Other Driver-Assist Technologies, Packing the Full-Size Utility Vehicle With Modern Conveniences

When launched, the new Ford Expedition earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest vehicle safety rating in the US, and today, it remains the only SUV in its class to achieve the top rating. Offering drivers comprehensive...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 May, 2016 4:50 am

Saif bin Zayed Gives Instructions to Launch of MoI Youth Council

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior gave instructions to launch the Ministry of Interior Youth Council with the aim to support distinguished young competencies at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and empower them in line with the future...

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Technology & IT | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:00 am

PRIV BY BLACKBERRY NOW RUNS ON ANDROID MARSHMALLOW

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered by Android. PRIV with Android M is coming soon to all major carriers...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 May, 2016 1:57 am

Chevrolet Donates Vehicles, Football Kits and Coaching in UAE to Empower Children with Special Needs through Play

Chevrolet recently donated a 2016 Tahoe and 2016 Express, football equipment and resources for coaching to benefit children with special needs throughout the United Arab Emirates as part of its Beautiful Possibilities Program. “We believe play has the power to change lives and shape...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 6:06 pm

Digital Transformation Can Double Qatar’s Commercial Output to USD 4 Billion by 2019

Digital transformation can double Qatar’s commercial output to over USD 4 billion by 2019, leading organizations agreed at a major technology event today.   With hyper-connectivity and e-commerce, Qatar’s business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets are set to grow...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:54 pm

HTC EMPOWERS MOHAMAD HAMAKI WITH THE POWER OF 10

Mohamad Hamaki, Arab pop-culture icon and HTC social media brand ambassador, is the region’s first recipient of the much-awaited flagship smartphone, the HTC 10. Hamaki’s Topaz Gold HTC 10 combines some of the most advanced smartphone technology with professionally-designed and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:48 pm

The Clean Energy & Sustainability Summit for a Cleaner Gulf and a Greener Future

Qatar, one of the energy-richest countries in the world, currently presents major energy conservation challenges. This country, representing the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is currently working on numerous “megaprojects” under construction, including one of the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:08 pm

SCITRA receives the Emirates QUALITY MARK (AL-ALAMA) from ESMA

SCITRA (Soaps and Chemical Industries Trading Company), a part of the Albatha Home & Personal Care Group of Albatha Holding, was recently awarded with the Emirates Quality trophy and awarded the Emirates QUALITY MARK from Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). Albatha ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:03 pm

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival Concludes its Eighth Edition

The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) concluded its eighth edition yesterday (Saturday), with the event attracting 254,000 visitors over its 11 days. The figure represents an 18% increase on the attendance figures for last year’s event.   The region’s leading...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:51 pm

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa launches new look and menu at Arabesque Café and Terrace

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to indulge in the newly refreshed Middle Eastern restaurant, Arabesque Café & Terrace. The café now boasts a new look with exquisite furniture and inviting décor for a comfortable dining experience, complete with a...

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