Cars & Autos | Sunday 27 December, 2015 12:40 pm

Samir Cherfan Awarded as “Man of the Year”

In recognition of his leadership achievements in the region, Samir Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East was honored with a prestigious ‘Man of the Year’ Award in the automotive sector of the yearly ranking “100 Most Innovative Business Leaders in 2015”, by Amwal...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 27 December, 2015 11:51 am

Samsung Launches Galaxy A (2016) with Premium Design and Improved Features

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced its latest Galaxy A smartphones that offer premium design, easy mobile payment technology, and enhanced camera features. The Galaxy A (2016) incorporates Samsung’s latest in innovative design and technology, giving consumers the ability to expresses...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 December, 2015 11:45 am

Tough 2015 for cross-border IPOs but domestic issuances rise in EMEA

After significantly outperforming domestic initial public offerings in both value and volume growth terms the past two years, cross-border deals slid back to just below 2013 levels in 2015, according to a Cross-Border IPO Index* by global law firm Baker & McKenzie. Only the Europe, Middle East...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 December, 2015 11:37 am

Saudi Arabia’s Thriving Internet Economy Makes BCG’s 2015 e-Intensity Index

Country-specific socio-economic conditions play a catalytic role in spurring a sustainable and robust local Internet economy. Similarly, the Internet serves as a powerful instrument and vehicle for national economic growth and development. An undeniable reciprocal relationship therefore exists...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 27 December, 2015 10:57 am

First semester school exams begin today

Millions of intermediate and secondary school students across the Kingdom will sit on Sunday for their first semester examination of the academic year. The education departments in various regions of the Kingdom have completed preparations for the exam. More than 700,000 students will sit for...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 26 December, 2015 3:21 pm

Mobily Launching Its New “Hala International” Package With 100% Free Bonus Credit Forever!

Mobily has launched its new package (Hala International) with a unique plan which allows the customers to get permanent 100% free bonus credit with every recharge of SAR 10 and above. Mobily clarifies that the free bonus credit can be used for local voice calls, local and international SMS...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:26 pm

Turkish Airlines announces maiden flight to Dubai from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, and Europe’s best airline for the fifth year in a row*, announced its maiden flight from its second airport in Istanbul, the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, to Dubai commencing 25 December 2015. Turkish Airlines currently flies 14 ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:18 pm

Capital in grip of chilly, wet weather

The cold spell, chilly wind and wet conditions continued in Riyadh Friday, forcing people to stay indoors and the government issuing warnings of slippery roads and flooding in low-lying areas. The temperature fell below 10 degrees Celsius, with a strong wind causing even chillier conditions as...

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Business & Money | Saturday 26 December, 2015 11:09 am

AECOM and Pininfarina Win Istanbul New Airport Design Competition

İGA has chosen an innovative design by AECOM and Pininfarina as the winner of an international design competition for the regional Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and technical building at the Istanbul New Airport. Unusually, the winning entry marries influences from the aviation and automotive...

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Business & Money | Friday 25 December, 2015 2:35 am

Panasonic Presents 360° OBSERVATION CAM - Neymar Jr.'s Crazy Skills in 360-degree Real Footage!

Panasonic Corporation released a new web content, "360° OBSERVATION CAM," on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:00 (Japan Time), where users can view the 360-degree footage of Neymar Jr.’s amazing skills on smartphone or computers. Panasonic supports the dreams of children...

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