Technology & IT | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 4:00 am

Premium products reinforcing high-value consumer satisfaction take centre stage at LG Innofest 2018

LG Electronics (LG) - a global leader and technology innovator, unveiled a spectacular line-up of premium products for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region at the company’s annual two-day innovation event - InnoFest 2018.     Held in the beautiful city of Cape Town - South...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 2:28 am

Hotel guests get a kick out of Nissan’s self-parking slippers

Combining the ultimate in traditional hospitality with Nissan’s autonomous driving technology, one Japanese inn is treating guests to some unusual amenities: self-parking slippers, tables and floor cushions.   At first glance, the ProPILOT Park Ryokan looks like any other...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 2:25 am

King Salman to inaugurate Janadriyah Festival on Feb. 7

A grand cultural extravaganza popularly known as Janadriyah Festival will be inaugurated by King Salman on Wednesday on the northern outskirts of the Saudi capital, featuring a mega camel race, an operetta and dance. It is held in Janadriyah village annually to celebrate the heritage and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 1:30 am

Bayt.com Receives a New Design to Increase Job Search and Hiring Success

Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading job site, just unveiled its redesigned website, with updates for all job seekers and employers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The new look of the job site introduces a sleek design that’s focused on user experience and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 12:37 am

Huawei offers its new P smart smartphone on February 8

Huawei Business Consumer Group has announced the launch date of its new Huawei P Smart smartphone, which will be available to users in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 8th.   The Huawei P Smart will provide users with an unrivaled experience, featuring intelligent learning technology...

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Government | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 12:22 am

Saudi Arabian authorities announce SR120bn mortgage market plan

Saudi Arabian authorities announced plans on Monday to spend SR120 billion ($32 billion) on subsidized home loans for borrowers in a bid to expand the private sector role in the mortgage market, according to a report from Bloomberg. The program also includes SR18 billion loan-guarantee...

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Sports | Tuesday 6 February, 2018 12:13 am

General Sports Authority, Saudi Arabian Football Federation sign contract of broadcasting rights, marketing sponsorship with Saudi Telecom Company

the General Sports Authority, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Saudi Telecom Company here today signed a contract giving the company the exclusive broadcasting rights of local Saudi soccer matches and marketing sponsorships of the professional league, the Saudi federation, the referees ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 5 February, 2018 5:15 pm

Indranil Das talks about Ericsson’s participation at Mobile World Congress 2018

What are going to be the primary focus areas of your company at the MWC 2018?               At MWC 2018, Ericsson is here to shake things up, focusing not only on ‘why’ and ‘what’, but also ‘how’....

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Cars & Autos | Monday 5 February, 2018 4:10 pm

Europcar Dubai Introduces WiFi Rentals

Europcar Dubai, the leading car rental company in Dubai and northern UAE, continues to invest in the latest technologies to improve customers' experience with the new introduction of WiFi rentals in various rental locations.   Now passengers can enjoy Hi-Speed 4G...

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Sports | Monday 5 February, 2018 4:05 pm

UAE Agonisingly Close to Second Round Basketball Victory at Arab Women’s Sports Tournament 2018

In a fascinating game for neutrals but an excruciating one for Sharjah Sports Club for Women, the Al Fuhays team from Jordan scraped the narrowest of victories in the final minutes of their second round match, beating the hosts 70-66 and putting them top of the table in the process.   On ...

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