Sports | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 1:00 pm

Al Badayer Desert to Host Second Edition of Thrilling Sharjah Sports Desert Festival

Under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the second edition of the adrenaline-fuelled off-road racing competition, the Sharjah Sports Desert Festival, will take place on Friday, January 12, in the Al Badayer region of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 12:57 pm

Ghada Shbeir and Rasha Rizk to Enthrall Audiences At Sharjah World Music Festival 2018

The fifth Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), has confirmed that Lebanese singer Ghada Shbeir and Syrian diva Rasha Rizk will be performing live at the Flag Island Theatre on the final night of the festival. The sopranos will stun audiences with a magical night of classical Arabic music and opera...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 12:55 pm

100 Sharjah Ladies Club Employees Honoured for 10 Years of Service

 Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) is recognised as one of UAE’s pioneering institutions offering women and children world-class spaces within which to nurture their talents and pursue their hobbies. This philosophy of service excellence is something that SLC has extended not just to its...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 12:00 pm

Saudi unemployment rate falls 5.8% in Q3 of 2017

The overall unemployment rate has fallen 5.8% in the Kingdom in the third quarter of 2017 compared with the second quarter, according to a report of the General Authority of Statistics. Saudi Arabia stands 12th among G20 nations in terms of the average fall in the rate of unemployment during ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:17 am

Mashreq Bank receives nine awards from Global Finance in London

Mashreq Bank, the UAE’s leading financial institution was presented with nine awards at the Digital Bank Conference and Awards dinner hosted by Global Finance magazine in London, England.   The dinner hosted at the RSA House in London saw Mashreq win awards for: Best Consumer ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:11 am

Dubai Land Department Tours New District One Community in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City

Officials from the Dubai Land Department have taken a private VIP tour of the new Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One community.   Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, and H.E. Engineer Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA were hosted by ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:10 am

Healthcare is a Major Target for Cybercriminals

The internet of things has transformed the healthcare sector, allowing practitioners to easily share information and deliver personalised treatments. Yet many experts in the security industry believe that of all the industries facing serious cyber threats, healthcare is possibly the most at risk....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:00 am

More than 1,500 camel owners gather for national fair

More than 1,500 camel owners and more than 26,000 camels are participating in a beauty pageant, with total prizes worth SR113,600,000, at the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival. The festival kicks off on Monday under the auspices of King Salman in Riyadh’s southern Sayahdah district of Al-Dahnaa ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 11:00 am

Jazan Heritage Village brings centuries of tradition in one place

Jazan Heritage Village, at the southern Jazan corniche, is a cultural landmark that captures the ancient history of Jazan, linking it to its flourishing present. Visitors to this village can see the province’s past displayed through live symbols of the cultural and civilizational...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 10:58 am

Hike in gasoline prices across KSA will help in govt plan for efficient energy use: Experts

With the hike in fuel prices effective as of midnight Sunday, the Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) intensified its control on fuel stations across the Kingdom to ensure availability of petroleum products at prices fixed by the government. The regulatory authorities were constantly...

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