Business & Money | Monday 28 May, 2018 12:28 pm

Jabal Omar Hilton Makkah and Convention Center Hosts the Conference of Endowments and Islamic Affairs

Jabal Omar Hilton Makkah and Convention Center hosted recently, the 11th session of the Executive Council of the Conference of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The Executive Council was headed by the Minister of Isl  amic Affairs, Call and Guidance and President of the Executive Council Sheikh...

More Details

Environment & Energy | Monday 28 May, 2018 5:31 am

Aramco Awards Halliburton contract for unconventional gas stimulation services

Saudi Aramco on Sunday signed the unconventional gas stimulation services contract with Halliburton to further improve the economics of Saudi Aramco’s Unconventional Resources Program. The contract signing ceremony, attended by Amin H. Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco and Jeffrey...

More Details

Business & Money | Monday 28 May, 2018 5:30 am

9 bus stops, 13 car parks to ease traffic in Makkah

Nine bus stops in the Haram central area have been provided for pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to ease traffic congestion during Ramadan. There are 13 car parks, eight of them inside Makkah and five on the roads leading to it, for smooth flow of traffic. Private vehicles...

More Details

Government | Monday 28 May, 2018 5:28 am

Saudi Hajj and Umrah Committee oversees Red Crescent preparations for pilgrimage season

The Supervisory Committee for Hajj and Umrah has met with the Saudi Red Crescent in Makkah to oversee the preparations for this season.  The committee discussed several topics related to the hajj season in the attendance of its head, Mohamad bin al-Qasem, who also toured sites at the holy...

More Details

Technology & IT | Monday 28 May, 2018 4:13 am

Ramadan’s Most Delicious Food Moments Captured Best on This Smartphone Camera

When food arrives to the table, what is the one thing most people do before they start eating? They take a picture or a short video! And during the holy month of Ramadan, this is no exception. Food photography and videography has evolved from simply taking a quick snap of your favourite dish to now ...

More Details

Cars & Autos | Monday 28 May, 2018 3:40 am

New 190hp Arteon is now available in Samaco showrooms across Saudi Arabia

A new entry-level grade with a 190hp engine joins the Volkswagen Arteon family as it arrives to the Middle East region this month. The notably dynamic fastback model made its debut to the public for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, and is now available at Samaco...

More Details

Government | Monday 28 May, 2018 3:27 am

King Salman receives GCC secretary-general in Jeddah

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, called on King Salman in Jeddah on Sunday and expressed warm greetings for the holy month of Ramadan. During the meeting a number of issues related to the Gulf region came under discussion.  In a...

More Details

Technology & IT | Monday 28 May, 2018 12:43 am

Ostrich’ - Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Brand Commercial - Wins Thirteen Awards, Including Seven Gold Pencils at The One Club Awards

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it received thirteen awards including seven Gold Pencils, three Silver Pencils, three Bronze Pencils across visual effects, animation and cinematography for its ‘Ostrich’ advertisement in the Branded Entertainment category at The One Club...

More Details

Business & Money | Monday 28 May, 2018 12:32 am

Dubai Investments installs first-of-its-kind coloured solar panels

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is installing thefirst-of-its-kind coloured KromatixTMpanels for a kindergarten building by Dubai Municipality in Al Twar, Dubai, through its joint venture entity Emirates...

More Details

Cars & Autos | Sunday 27 May, 2018 5:08 pm

Intertek awards Premier Motors with Five ISO Certifications in Abu Dhabi

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Premier Motors, one of the foremost automotive dealerships in Abu Dhabi, with five International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management systems certifications. The...

More Details