Culture & Education | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:37 pm

Iftah Ya Simsim Partners with YouTube’s Creators for Change to Amplify Voices of Tolerance and Empathy

YouTube announced on Friday that the producers of Iftah Ya Simsim, an Arabic version of children’s television icon Sesame Street, have joined forces with the platform’s Creators for Change initiative, a global effort to amplify the voices of YouTube role models who tackle social issues...

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Government | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:22 pm

Lord mayor sees Saudi Vision 2030 as opportunity for post-Brexit UK

The UK is looking to strengthen economic ties with the Gulf during a visit by Charles Bowman, the new lord mayor of the City of London, to Saudi Arabia and the UAE next week. Speaking to journalists on Friday ahead of the visit between Dec. 10 and 13, Bowman outlined objectives to advance UK...

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Business & Money | Saturday 9 December, 2017 11:25 am

Commerce minister tells Portuguese businessmen of trade opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Commerce and Investment Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qassabi told businessmen in Lisbon on Thursday that the Kingdom has a range of business opportunities under the Saudi Vision 2030 program that could be of mutual benefit to both countries. “We look forward to enhancing cooperation between our ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 December, 2017 9:29 am

Saudi Arabia bans transmission of any program insulting women

The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Saleh Al-Awwad has issued directives banning the transmission of any soaps or programs that explicitly or implicitly insult the Kingdom’s women or any other segment of the society.   The ministry also issued a warning against using...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 2:13 am

Four Seasons and BRG Group Announce Plans to Open Luxury Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and BRG Group, the leading private multi-sector business group in Vietnam, will open a new Four Seasons hotel in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city. Located within the historic downtown, Four Seasons Hotel ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 1:54 am

Rixos The Palm Dubai Wins Middle East’s Leading Luxury Family All-Inclusive Hotel

Hailed as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, leading voices in the industry came together this past weekend to celebrate travel and tourism excellence at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards, where Rixos The Palm Dubai was awarded the leading Luxury Family All-Inclusive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 1:51 am

Join Dubai’s longest New Year’s Eve Celebration

As 2017 starts to wind down, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has announced its most anticipated New Year’s Eve offerings, bringing another round of magical vibes to all guests at this special time of the year.   Guests can start the New Year’s Eve spectacular at the Beach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:43 am

Welcome The Prosperous New Year with Oryx Hotel

Ring in 2018 in style with Oryx Hotel as it unveils a staycation like no other in the buzzing city of Abu Dhabi. The New Year comes with mouth-watering feasts, time well-spent with loved ones and the creation of new memories – all that the stylish hotel can provide.   Let Abu...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:43 am

Dream Cruises’ World Dream to Experience Ultra-fast Connectivity with SES Networks

Guests and crew members onboard the recently-launched World Dream, Dream Cruises’ second-mega ship under Genting Cruise Lines, will experience the transformational, ultra-fast and consistently reliable connectivity powered by SES Networks, SES announced today. With the significantly enhanced...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:07 am

BenQ’s Projector business escalates to #1 position in Q3’17

BenQ, Global No. 1 DLP projector brand has announced its Q3’17 reports to reveal its spectacular performance in the projector segment. With a majority of the market share captured in the projector segment, it has emerged as the #1 brand across the Middle East and Turkey region improving its...

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