Technology & IT | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 12:38 pm

Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G uptake even faster than expected

Rapid early momentum and enthusiasm for 5G has led Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to forecast an extra 400 million enhanced mobile broadband subscriptions globally by the end of 2024. The June 2019 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions – up from 1.5 billion...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 12:10 pm

Emirates Islamic rewards 10 lucky Kunooz account holders with Tesla cars

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has rewarded a total of 10 lucky customers with Tesla cars, as part of Emirates Islamic Kunooz Savings account campaign. At ceremonies held at the Bank’s headquarters in Dubai and its main branch in Abu Dhabi,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 12:06 pm

Invest in Sharjah Announces Fifth Edition of Sharjah FDI Forum on November 11-12

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has confirmed dates of the fifth edition of their annual flagship event – the Sharjah FDI Forum – as November 11-12, 2019. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 10:25 am

Superbrands to Recognise and Honour 43 Brands in the UAE at Annual Tribute Event

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced it will host its annual tribute event to honour and recognize 43 of UAE’s strongest brands on June 18, 2019. At the event, Superbrands will unveil the 15thedition of the much sought-after Superbrands book, which...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 6:26 am

Al-Falih: Only Russia undecided on OPEC deal extension

 Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Monday Russia was the only oil exporter undecided on extending an output deal between OPEC and its allies until the end of the year. Al-Falih, in Moscow for talks with counterpart Alexander Novak, said there was disagreement in Russia over...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 5:52 am

ENOC announces retail expansion in line with Saudi Vision 2030

ENOC Group, a wholly-owned entity of Dubai government, has announced ambitious expansion plans for its retail operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group’s retail arm will increase its service station network by more than eight fold by 2030 to reach 124 stations to meet the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 5:37 am

Fun, laughter galore as GEA holds comedy shows in Jeddah Season

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) is organizing several theatrical performances and comedy shows as part of its participation in the Jeddah Season, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday. The comedy events will start in “Obhor” with the "Three Days on the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 5:23 am

Dialogue a must to resolve conflicts, head of Saudi-led interfaith dialogue center tells G20 forum

The secretary-general of the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, has stressed the importance of focusing on common values and ethics to resolve various issues in the world. In his keynote...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 3:04 am

Historic Jeddah Season opens to celebrate Jeddah’s unique history, art, food, and cultural heritage

In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan to transform the tourism and hospitality sector within Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) in partnership with key public sector organizations, is hosting the inaugural Historic Jeddah Season in Al Balad...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 11 June, 2019 2:06 am

du Presents the Future of ICT to Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park at Idea Hub

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has hosted senior executives of the Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park (SRTI) at the company’s Idea Hub as the emirate eyes solidifying its presence as a global centre for knowledge and innovation. HE Hussain Al ...

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