Healthcare | Sunday 5 July, 2020 11:59 am

New Era of Healthcare Education Begins as Gulf Medical University Strengthens its Academic Health System Implementation

Heralding a new era of healthcare education, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical university in the Middle East region has signed an agreement with the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group to apply, implement and follow the international standards of academic centers according...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 July, 2020 11:52 am

Dubai hotels miss opportunity to save AED 1.45 million on energy bills, says sustainability expert

According to a research study carried out by leading UAE-based technology and sustainability-driven facilities management (FM) company Farnek, Dubai hotels may have missed out on an opportunity to save thousands of dirhams in energy consumption.  Farnek took a snapshot of the energy and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 July, 2020 11:50 am

Abu Dhabi Terminals improves its global connectivity with the MSC and 2M ‘JADE’ service

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), the managers and operators of Khalifa Port Container Terminal, recently welcomed yet another new main line service to its growing network. The JADE service which forms part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and 2M alliance networks, provides ADT customers with...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 5 July, 2020 7:44 am

PMU, UNESCO Sign Partnership Agreement

Vice President of Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) for Academic Affairs, Dr. Faisal Yousef Al-Anezi, signed a partnership agreement with officials of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" in France, for cooperation in the fields of research,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 July, 2020 7:39 am

Saudi driving school implements new safety measures

Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Dammam has been implementing preventive measures and health protocols at its Sharq Driving School since it reopened. The school has been receiving female trainees, both in the field and in administrative offices. The preventive measures taken include social ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 July, 2020 7:21 am

Ras Al Khaimah restores historic
Al Jazirah Al Hamra watchtower

Ras Al Khaimah Department of Antiquities and Museums has completed major restoration works to one of the Emirate’s historic watchtowers.   Located just outside Al Jazirah Al Hamra - an ancient maritime village renowned for its fishing, pearl diving and boat building - the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 July, 2020 7:14 am

Fawaz Al-Hokair Company acquires franchise rights to open Decathlon sporting goods stores in KSA

In the first half of 2021, the Saudi sporting equipment retail market welcomes an important player as Decathlon, a major French sporting goods retailer with some 45years of experience, enters the market. FAWAZ Abdulaziz Al Hokair Company, a leading company in the retail sector, announced it has...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 July, 2020 5:40 am

Saudi auto institute in driving seat on youth training

Saudi high school graduates seeking to specialize in car technology and maintenance can enrol online at the Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute (SJAHI) in Jeddah. Opened in 2003 by King Abdullah, SJAHI is the first nonprofit institute in the Kingdom aimed at qualifying Saudi youth to work ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 5 July, 2020 5:32 am

KSA Participates in Works of 113th Session of ALECSO Executive Council

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) participated in the 113th Session of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) which started its works yesterday.The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation is a continuation of its support for education,...

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Healthcare | Sunday 5 July, 2020 2:42 am

Saudi labs can conduct 53,000 COVID-19 tests daily

Laboratories across the Kingdom have the capacity to conduct 53,000 COVID-19 tests daily, the ministry of health has said. At the beginning of the pandemic the said capacity did not exceed more than 1,000 tests per day, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.Spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of...

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