Business & Money | Friday 28 June, 2019 5:29 am

Careem to provide free unlimited WiFi in all cars

Careem, the leading online platform in the Middle East, to launch Free unlimited WiFi in all Careem cars from mid-July this year. The service is a result of a recent partnership with Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecommunications operator, and Snapit Digital, a Media Tech company driving...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 June, 2019 4:54 am

Bahri set for first VLCC order from IMI yard

Saudi Arabia’s International Maritime Industries is about to secure its first order after Bahri committed to purchasing a VLCC from its shipyard by the end of July. However, it will be HHI, a fellow owner of IMI, that will build the vessel.   ...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 June, 2019 4:44 am

Winners of ‘VR & Beyond’ competition announced by Dubai Future Accelerators, Burj Khalifa and HTC Vive

With the UAE becoming a hotbed for global tech design and innovation, developers from around the world have flocked to Dubai to show off the latest Virtual Reality (VR) experiences built as part of the recent VR & Beyond competition, established by Burj Khalifa together with HTC Vive and Dubai...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 June, 2019 3:23 am

The CMA Approves the Instructions for the Foreign Strategic Investors' Ownership in Listed Companies

The Capital Market Authority's (CMA) Board approved the "Instructions for the Foreign Strategic Investors' Ownership in Listed Companies" ("the Instructions"), which will be effective as of the date of their publication. These Instructions are aimed at the foreign legal...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 June, 2019 2:52 am

OPPO Takes Lead in Unveiling Innovative Under-Screen Camera Technology at MWC Shanghai 2019

OPPO today unveiled its groundbreaking technology Under-Screen Camera (USC) at MWC Shanghai 2019, which offers “real full screen” user experience.   “OPPO is committed to product and technology innovation that creates a more immersive and comprehensive experience for...

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Culture & Education | Friday 28 June, 2019 2:11 am

Saudi Arabia seeks to bridge cultural gaps with South Korea

A unique cultural festival filled with the music and dance of Saudi Arabia were attracting South Korean visitors at the heart of Seoul Thursday. The festival is Saudi Arabia’s global cultural campaign titled “Bridges to Seoul” organized by the King Abdualaziz Center for World...

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Business & Money | Friday 28 June, 2019 1:57 am

Landmark Group’s ‘Shukran Ramadan’ initiative raises over AED 2 million for charity across GCC

Landmark Group’s leading loyalty programme, Shukran, has raised over 40.7 million Shukrans worth AED 2.35 million for charity, through its special ‘Shukran Ramadan’ initiative launched during the holy month of Ramadan.  Over 1 million Shukran members across the region...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 28 June, 2019 1:46 am

Turkish Airlines added Nigeria’s Port Harcourt to its flight network

Flying to more countries that any other airline, Turkish Airlines added Port Harcourt, an important city in Nigeria, to its flight network as the global carrier’s 56th destination in Africa. Flag carrier will operate four weekly reciprocal flights between Istanbul and Port...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 28 June, 2019 1:08 am

All-new Sonata Gives Hyundai’s Mid-Size Hero a Sportier Profile

Hyundai’s all-new Sonata is ready for showrooms, giving the eighth-generation of the popular mid-size sedan a sleek four-door-coupe look that highlights the brand’s latest ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language.   Created at Hyundai’s California Design...

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Technology & IT | Friday 28 June, 2019 1:00 am

HUAWEI WATCH GT sells more than two million units globally contributing to Y-o-Y growth of 282.2% for its wearable product line

Huawei Consumer Business Group announced that its HUAWEI WATCH GT smartwatch has sold more than two million units globally since its launch last October, making it the most popular Huawei smartwatch worldwide.   Referencing leading analyst firm IDC's data report for global wearable...

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