Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 May, 2021 1:44 pm

Airport Show’s 20th edition opens in Dubai on a high optimism note

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened this morning the 20th edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest B2B airport industry exhibition,...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:33 am

Almarai's ‘Appreciate the Blessings’ campaign hits record numbers

Almarai's awareness campaign "Appreciate the Blessings" that was launched during the holy month of Ramadan has achieved significant interactions with the target audience on social media platforms, TV channels, and websites. The campaign addressed a group of creative ideas that reflect the...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:30 am

‘Airbnb of Saudi’ raises $6m funding to expand across KSA

Gathern, a Riyadh-based startup similar to Airbnb, announced on Sunday the completion of a SR22 million ($6 million) Series A funding round headed by Saudi venture capital firm STV and supported by existing investors Vision Ventures, 500 Startups, Saudi businessman Naef Sultan AlAthel, and ARG...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:27 am

Saudization program Nitaqat gets overhaul with launch of 2nd version

The second version of Nitaqat, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s (MHRSD) Saudization program, has been launched with a goal to provide 340,000 jobs by 2024. The new Nitaqat program, one of the most important pillars of the MHRSD strategic transformation...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:17 am

Porsche sales performance and 2021 plans for the brand

Last year was one of the most challenging for the automotive industry, how was the Porsche business impacted by COVID-19 and the VAT tax increase?Mohammed Raffa: Last year was definitely a challenge for everyone and I’m sure we will see further effects continuing well through this year. I’m...

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Technology & IT | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:11 am

Twitter relaunches verification process with new approach

witter has announced that, as of today, it will be rolling out its new verification application process, and reviewing public applications for verification on Twitter.   The latest milestone in Twitter’s plans to provide greater transparency, credibility and clarity to verification on...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 24 May, 2021 8:07 am

The Truck of the Future Is Here: All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning

All-Electric Power to Wow, More Connected Technology, Elevated Drive Experience and Built Ford Tough Capability Super Powers Only Electric Can DeliverF-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 44 years1, charges into the future with the F-150 Lightning, elevated by all the advantages of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 23 May, 2021 5:08 pm

FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR NAMED IN TRIPADVISOR’S TOP 10 MOST PICTURE-PERFECT HOTELS IN THE WORLD

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi is the proud recipient of the recent award, Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2021: World’s Most Photogenic Hotels. TripAdvisor stated the award to be the ‘highest honor’ bestowed to only 25 hotels and resorts in the world. “To be ranked 10th in the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 May, 2021 1:44 pm

Emirates NBD wins customer vote for Most Recommended Retail Bank in the UAE

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, was voted by consumers to win the award for the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the UAE in the Middle East at The Asian Banker's 2020 BankQualityTM Awards.   As part of its 2020...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 23 May, 2021 1:39 pm

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery Celebrates Komatsu’s Centennial Anniversary

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery is celebrating world-renowned equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s centenary anniversary. Komatsu is set to mark this milestone with a series of activities and objectives centered around the company’s commitment to its new brand promise of ‘Creating Value Together’...

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