Healthcare | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:40 pm

KSA donates $33.7m to WHO to combat cholera in Yemen

Saudi Arabia on Thursday donated $33.7 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help fight cholera in Yemen. The pledge was signed in Riyadh by Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief), and Mahmoud Fikri, director of the...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:37 pm

Atomic program to contribute to Vision 2030: Energy minister

The National Atomic Energy Program will be a strong pillar in achieving Vision 2030, said Khalid Al-Falih, energy minister and chairman of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE). The program aims to diversify energy sources and desalinate seawater, he said, stressing Saudi...

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Culture & Education | Friday 4 August, 2017 6:25 am

Are smartphones threatening the security of our IoT devices?

By 2020, the number of Internet of Things devices is estimated to surpass 20 billion. From smart fridges to coffee makers and Barbie dolls, connected things will soon fill our households. Many of these devices are, and will continue to be, accessed via our smartphones. While this is very...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 August, 2017 6:00 am

Kpmg and Microsoft Announce Portfolio of Digital Solutions Including Smart Audit Platform

KPMG and Microsoft have announced two important strategic initiatives that will expand the scope of their global alliance: firstly, to provide clients in Saudi Arabia and around the world with a portfolio of digital solutions, and secondly to enable KPMG’s smart audit platform, KPMG Clara...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:19 am

Hormann prioritizes workplace safety at loading points

Hormann has launched Wheelblocker – a new piece of safety equipment that locks lorries into the loading bay, designed to prevent workplace transport injuries that usually happen during the unloading and loading process. The manually-operated system locks lorries and trailers into place. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:11 am

Deliveroo Signs Wagamama as Exclusive New Partner

Deliveroo – the region’s fastest growing premier food delivery service – has today delighted fans of pan-Asian cuisine by announcing an exclusive partnership with Wagamama. The popular restaurant has been a lasting global sensation for over 25 years, serving pan-Asian food...

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Culture & Education | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:10 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes ‘SIKKA Around the City’ Creative Workshops for Children

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has successfully concluded its ‘SIKKA Around the City’ creative workshops, which ran from 24th to 28th July and encouraged children to express themselves through...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 4 August, 2017 4:16 am

Arabian Automobiles Nissan Launches Unique 100 Hour Sale This August

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has for the first time launched a unique ‘100 Hour Sale’ – a limited-time campaign offering never-before prices on popular models...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 August, 2017 3:57 am

Huawei launches a Stylish New Series of MateBook Devices in the Kingdom

Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia launched its new generation series of new MateBook products: MateBook X, MateBook E and MateBook D. The launch ceremony was held yesterday at the company's headquarters in Riyadh to expand its diversified portfolio of advanced mobile devices. Do your work...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 3:36 am

Assila Hotel’s Popular New Restaurant Pampas Is a Famly Favourite for Friday Brunch

The recently-opened Pampas Restaurant in Assila Hotel, a Rocco Forte hotel located on Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Street (formerly known as Tahlia Street) in Jeddah, has quickly become a popular destination  among lovers of fine food who are seeking an exciting new culinary...

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