Environment & Energy | Sunday 27 September, 2020 3:49 am

COVID-19 and the Kingdom’s Power Sector

Attributed to Khalid Salem, CEO and President – Mitsubishi Power MENA The unfolding effect of the COVID-19 outbreak is deeply impacting livelihoods and businesses across the world, and of course in the Middle East. The impact is felt across all industries, and the Power sector is not exempt. ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 September, 2020 1:55 am

Careem makes a permanent shift to “Remote-First”

Careem, the Super App for the greater Middle East, is now a Remote-First company. Careem colleagues in 36 offices have the freedom to work from a remote location. The company’s physical offices will remain open and are being re-designed into spaces that facilitate collaboration and team building...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 27 September, 2020 1:00 am

Red Sea International Film Festival I Red Sea Lodge announces the winners of it’s two production grants worth $500,000 each

The Red Sea International Film Festival announced the selection of twelve projects for its first edition of the Red Sea Lodge: Script & Feature lab. Today, an eminent jury composed of Nadia Turincev, Meinolf Zurhorst and Yousry Nasrallah selected and announced the winners of the two $500,000...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 September, 2020 12:54 am

Canon committed to Saudi Arabia’s social and economic growth as the Kingdom celebrates a milestone National Day

Canon Saudi Arabia, a provider of imaging technologies and services, is successfully working with its customers, employees and community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to navigate the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As KSA celebrates its 90th National Day, Canon reiterates its...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 26 September, 2020 12:56 pm

Huawei commits to growing ICT value chain through talent and open ecosystems

During its flagship annual conference, HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei has released several new platforms and development suites aimed at a growing base of some 1.8 million developers in the region and around the world. Huawei confirmed that it has partnered with an initial group of 72 universities to...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 26 September, 2020 12:54 pm

Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) joins forces with Microsoft to upskill Emiratis

As part of its broader efforts to empower Emiratis, drive forward employee skilling in the government and achieve central goals of the Dubai Strategic Plan, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is partnering with Microsoft, bringing together their respective skilling programmes. A ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 26 September, 2020 9:09 am

Snapchatters Celebrate Saudi National Day from Home with a Special Lens

To celebrate the 90th Saudi National Day, Snapchat’s Official Lens Creator Fahad Mutlaq created an AR Lens that allows Snapchatters to celebrate the national day even when physically apart, giving them the chance to share cool Snaps of them while celebrating at home. Abdulla Alhammadi,...

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Healthcare | Saturday 26 September, 2020 8:17 am

Saudi Ministry of Health: Travel restrictions lifted for treatment abroad

The protocol for patients whose treatment requires travel outside the Kingdom has been approved by the Saudi authorities, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday. Patients wishing to travel abroad for treatment at their own expense need to meet certain conditions set by the ministry —...

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Government | Saturday 26 September, 2020 2:52 am

Ithra marks National Day with exhibitions, competitions and performances

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day with exhibitions, a scavenger hunt, a fine dining pop-up, and artistic performances. The center started its National Day celebrations on Sept. 21 and the activities run through to Sept....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 25 September, 2020 3:42 pm

How a Sheikh’s vision kick-started Ras Al Khaimah’s tourist industry with Al Marjan Island

: In 2004, Ras Al Khaimah, the northern-most emirate of the United Arab Emirates, was beginning a journey to develop its tourism industry. Its first foray into community developments, Al Hamra Village, had recently been completed and its beautiful villas, apartments, mall and hotels were already...

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