Technology & IT | Saturday 31 January, 2015 2:31 am

2015: Wearables, Millennials & Consumers ‘Caught in the Act’

In tech, we like nothing better than a new trend – and we all know that fashion matters, so we get onboard with it. As an industry we’ve proven to be masters at hyping new trends, setting unrealistically high expectations for them and then, when dust settles, sometimes making money.So what are...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 2:03 am

2-month bonuses announced

Saudi government employees will receive a two-month salary bonus under a royal decree issued on Thursday by newly enthroned King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.Two-month bonuses also await students currently receiving stipends from the government, as well as for...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:50 am

King Salman Ibn Abdulaziz Issues A Number of Royal Decrees

A huge Cabinet revamp has taken place following a royal decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.Prince Turki bin Abdullah has been relieved as governor of Riyadh, and so with Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah as Makkah governor. Prince Faisal bin Bandar was replaced as Qassim...

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Business & Money | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:42 am

Epson and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team Global Partnership Brings together Technology Leaders

Epson, a global innovation leader in printing, visual communications, manufacturing and quality of life solutions for the office, home, commerce and industry, today announced a long-term global partnership with the 2014 FIA Formula One World Champions, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 30 January, 2015 12:07 am

Wiko, Europe’s fastest growing Smartphone brand launched in KSA

After establishing a strong position in many European markets in just three years, Wiko launched its portfolio of 12 models, in KSA.Consumers in KSA can now enjoy the Wiko experience that has become a phenomenal success story across Europe. Known for its world-class technology, cutting edge design...

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Sports | Thursday 29 January, 2015 3:53 pm

OSN celebrates its support to cricket with Guinness World Record bid for the ‘Largest Cricket Bat’

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is celebrating the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 with a Guinness World Record attempt. The company today unveiled a giant cricket bat, 32 metres long and 4 metres wide, in a bid to clinch the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Cricket...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 3:44 pm

JCCI Event Organization Committee Approves Two Initiatives to Serve Events Industry

Taking 15 minutes to complete the survey will help the city’s developmentJeddah – In a step to realize the public’s aspirations and to provide the most appropriate solutions, the Event Organizers Committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) has approved two initiatives in an...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 January, 2015 2:19 pm

Dozens of MINI fans gather in celebration of the return of the KSA MINI Club

Due to popular demand Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors has brought the infamous MINI club back to Saudi Arabia. The official BMW Group importer in the Kingdom celebrated the reactivation of the MINI club by gathering MINI fans and enthusiasts alike for a MINI gathering and networking event. Sultan...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 January, 2015 2:05 pm

NISSAN LEAF IS THE BEST-SELLING ELECTRIC CAR IN EUROPE FOR FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW

The all-electric Nissan LEAF has smashed its own sales record with a 33 percent increase in sales in 2014 over the previous year, taking more than a quarter of the burgeoning electric car market with 14,658* sales. This year the Nissan LEAF has been joined by an unprecedented number of new entrants ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 29 January, 2015 7:58 am

Arab Health 2015: New MRI solutions to boost patient comfort

Royal Philips has announced the launch of Ingenia 1.5T S at Arab Health 2015, a new MRI system designed for “First Time Right” imaging and for faster workflow, while enhancing the patient’s experience during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.Philips will showcase its Ingenia 1.5T...

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