Business & Money | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:36 pm

Saudi crown prince meets Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in Seattle

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Amazon’s founder and CEO Jeff Bezos in Seattle on Friday, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported. The two discussed cooperation possibilities between Saudi Arabia and Amazon, as well as potential investment opportunities ahead of Saudi Vision...

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Business & Money | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:24 pm

Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets Bill Gates and reviews cooperation on a number of projects

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation co-founder Bill Gates at his home in Seattle on Friday, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation on a number of joint development programs and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 31 March, 2018 3:33 am

SCD Enhances Scientific Literacy in Children through 
Hands-On Workshops at “Sharjah Arab Children’s Forum”

The main agenda of the 13th edition of the Sharjah Arab Children’s Forum, which is underway, is to address the issue of sustainability by highlighting the importance of science and technology in children’s lives and show how this field can help to stimulate thinking, innovation and...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 31 March, 2018 3:00 am

Saudi Arabia to become major solar power exporter under new plan

Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to transform its solar power production, in line with the Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the country’s economy and end its reliance on oil. Under the Solar Power Project Plan 2030, the Kingdom expects to produce 200 gigawatts of the solar power by 2030,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 March, 2018 3:00 am

SCTH: Bylaws for tourist visas complete

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has completed preparation of the bylaws for tourist visas and recently referred them to the state for approval. The bylaws were set up in cooperation with the ministries of interior and foreign affairs. In a statement issued Friday,...

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Sports | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:55 am

Prize Giving Rounds Off Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan

The 28th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered by Nissan came to a climax with a gala dinner and prize giving ceremony at Yas Marina Circuit.   Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE and Emirates Motorsport Federation, was joined by H.R.H.Prince Khaled ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:47 am

New technology deals could set Saudi Arabia on a path to rapid innovation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to meet technology titans in the US over the next week, as the Kingdom embarks on a technology-driven economic transformation. Saudi Arabia has embarked on a major investment push into technology, which includes a $3.5 billion deal with Uber in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:25 am

Last Day to Avail Attractive Prices & Offers at Cityscape Egypt

Cityscape Egypt, the country’s largest real estate exhibition, ends tomorrow after a successful run at its new venue the Egypt International Exhibition Centre New Cairo. The significant visitor numbers are evidence of a steady recovery in the market, with many Egyptians turning up in...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 31 March, 2018 2:21 am

Prokop, Quintanilla Celebrate First Victories in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Powered by Nissan

Czech driver Martin Prokop and Chilean rider Pablo Quintanilla completed their paths to victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered by Nissan today, avoiding any late dramas as the event reached its conclusion after five days of spectacular action.   Prokop and co-driver David...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 March, 2018 1:35 am

Domino’s Pizza opens its Flagship Store in Dubai Marina

Domino’s Pizza, the No.1 pizza chain in the world, has recently opened its flagship store in Dubai Marina. The new store, located in a high visibility area buzzing with residents and tourists, is expected to cater to the demands of great tasting, high quality Pizzas in and around the Dubai...

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