Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:19 am

UAE ushers in the New Year with Emaar’s spectacular ‘Light Up 2018’ celebration that captivates the world

The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai celebration hosted more than a million visitors from across the world and reached an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide through...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:17 am

OnePlus 5T with ‘A New View’ now available on SOUQ.com

SOUQ.com today announced the launch of the highly anticipated OnePlus 5T, latest premium smartphone from global mobile technology company OnePlus. This impressive device boasts a 6-inch Full HD AMOLED panel with 18:9 aspect ratio to deliver a more immersive viewing experience. OnePlus has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:08 am

Etihad Airport Services Ground Prepares for the Future With Key Emirati Appointments

Etihad Airport Services (EAS) Ground, a division of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced several key UAE National appointments within a new structure that lays the foundation for the coming years.   The internal appointments are all based at Abu Dhabi Airport and will involve critical...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 11:00 am

du Live! PRESENTS KATY PERRY AT du Arena ON YAS ISLAND

 Lit by more than just fireworks, Katy Perry gave a New Year’s Eve show to remember at the du Arena on Yas Island tonight. Presented by du Live! and brought to you by FLASH Entertainment in association with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Yas Island, the...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 January, 2018 10:32 am

Saudi Arabia sets new gasoline prices

Saudi Arabia increased fuel price effective as of midnight Sunday (Dec. 31, 2017). Octane 91 fuel which cost 75 halalas per liter will now be available at SR1.37 per liter and 95 octane which cost 90 halalas per liter will cost SR2.04 per liter. Diesel for industries and utilities...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 10:22 am

Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai Takes the Spotlight This New Year's Eve

Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai dazzled the world yet again with its colourful, signature style and perfectly synchronised fireworks on New Year’s Eve 2018.  The electrifying fireworks were the pinnacle of the festivities that took place at the luxurious resort. The scintillating show which...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 January, 2018 9:45 am

Threefold increase in electricity bills from today

From Monday, consumers will have to bear a threefold increase in electricity tariff with the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) and a revised bill calculation system. Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) will apply 5% VAT on electricity bills, connection and service charges. The Electricity and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 9:25 am

Al Qasba Lights up the Sky in Celebration of the New Year

In keeping with its commitment to providing Sharjah’s residents and visitors with a joyful environment, Al Qasba - Sharjah’s premier tourist, leisure and family destination – lit up the sky yesterday (Sunday) in celebration of the New Year. The spectacular illuminations from the...

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Healthcare | Monday 1 January, 2018 9:14 am

Al-Rabiah lauds KSMC’s achievements in medical education

Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah honored 232 students at a graduation ceremony held at King Saud Medical City (KSMC) in Riyadh. KSMC had sponsored the students to enroll in accredited academic and training programs in the Kingdom and abroad. In a speech on the occasion, Al-Rabiah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 January, 2018 8:29 am

Al Majaz Waterfront’s Spectacular Display Lights up the Skies for 2018

Sharjah’s Al Majaz Waterfront captivated the crowds last night with a spectacular 10-minute New Year celebration of fireworks that lit up the skies for miles around the emirate. The anticipated audience flocked to the area to countdown the clock to welcome 2018 and were treated to one of the...

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