Government | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:23 pm

Sharjah, Ottawa explore collaboration in science and culture

  At a virtual meetimg led by Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi and HE Jean-Philippe Linteau    Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, and HE Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:23 pm

Powering Iraq through the Pandemic: GE Executes Critical Service Works at Al Qudus Power Plant

Highlighting its continued support to the Iraqi government to enhance power generation and strengthen the country’s electricity infrastructure, GE today announced the completion of a major overhaul of a 9E.03 gas turbine at the Ministry of Electricity’s Al Qudus Power Plant. This helps to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:17 pm

SEF 2020 attendees taught the mindset and emotional intelligence skills that drive successful entrepreneurship

Workshops led by experts from UK-based self-development organisation The School of Life    “Working together brings much better results than doing it alone, as we have seen in many instances during this period of crisis due to the Coronavirus pandemic,” said School of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 December, 2020 3:20 am

Saudi education ministry launches new portal with added features

Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Sheikh on Tuesday launched an improved version of the ministry’s education portal.It features diverse services and options for all visitors including people with disabilities. The portal includes the option of submitting proposals and complaints.Al-Sheikh said...

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Government | Thursday 10 December, 2020 3:08 am

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University jumps 59 places in global rankings

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) has jumped 59 places as compared to last year to rank 79 globally in the internally recognized UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.The university ranked second at the local level in the UI GreenMetric 2020 and fourth in the Middle East.It is an ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 December, 2020 2:19 am

IBM Opens Security Operations Center in Saudi Arabia

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today announced the official opening of its first Security Operations Center in Saudi Arabia and the region to provide managed security services to private and government sector customers. Through the center, IBM will offer clients in Saudi Arabia the option of managing...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:33 am

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT IN RIYADH

Marriott International announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road in the heart of the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 1 June, 2020. Featuring stylish accommodation and excellent service, the hotel is ideally located near King Abdullah Financial...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 10 December, 2020 1:14 am

Global technology brand OPPO achieves fifth most popular smartphone in the Kingdom

Global technology brand OPPO has demonstrated incredible growth since it launched in Saudi Arabia in 2019, racing up the rankings to overtake other established brands to become the fifth most popular smartphone in the Kingdom. According to global technology market analyst firm Canalys,...

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Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 11:26 am

Saudi rights chief inspects rehab facilities in Jeddah

Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, on Tuesday visited the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center in Jeddah. He reviewed the operations of the facility. The center’s officials briefed the rights chief about the facilities available for the inmates. He also...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 9 December, 2020 11:19 am

Desert festivities are set to ring in the New Year, the Saudi way

Saudis will be ringing in the New Year, the Saudi way, with celebrations that will last for three months for all to enjoy. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the International Company for Organizing Events and Activities, in cooperation with Seven Experience and Rotana audio and...

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