Government | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:31 am

Housing for 100,000 low-income families in one year

The Saudi government will provide housing for 100,000 low-income families over the next year as part of a reform program designed to strengthen the economy and reduce its dependence on oil, the Housing Ministry said on Sunday. The announcement suggests authorities are keen to show swiftly that...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:09 am

Nissan proves its passion for performance with the availability of Patrol NISMO in Saudi Arabia

Following its first debut in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi International Motor Show 2015 in Jeddah, Nissan makes the hero of all terrains, Patrol NISMO available for sale. Nissan reaffirms the Japanese automaker’s strong commitment to delivering tailored models for its large customer base in...

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Technology & IT | Monday 2 May, 2016 2:00 am

PRIV BY BLACKBERRY NOW RUNS ON ANDROID MARSHMALLOW

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, has released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (M) mobile operating system for PRIV, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone fully powered by Android. PRIV with Android M is coming soon to all major carriers...

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Business & Money | Monday 2 May, 2016 1:57 am

Chevrolet Donates Vehicles, Football Kits and Coaching in UAE to Empower Children with Special Needs through Play

Chevrolet recently donated a 2016 Tahoe and 2016 Express, football equipment and resources for coaching to benefit children with special needs throughout the United Arab Emirates as part of its Beautiful Possibilities Program. “We believe play has the power to change lives and shape...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 6:06 pm

Digital Transformation Can Double Qatar’s Commercial Output to USD 4 Billion by 2019

Digital transformation can double Qatar’s commercial output to over USD 4 billion by 2019, leading organizations agreed at a major technology event today.   With hyper-connectivity and e-commerce, Qatar’s business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets are set to grow...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:54 pm

HTC EMPOWERS MOHAMAD HAMAKI WITH THE POWER OF 10

Mohamad Hamaki, Arab pop-culture icon and HTC social media brand ambassador, is the region’s first recipient of the much-awaited flagship smartphone, the HTC 10. Hamaki’s Topaz Gold HTC 10 combines some of the most advanced smartphone technology with professionally-designed and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 5:48 pm

The Clean Energy & Sustainability Summit for a Cleaner Gulf and a Greener Future

Qatar, one of the energy-richest countries in the world, currently presents major energy conservation challenges. This country, representing the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is currently working on numerous “megaprojects” under construction, including one of the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:03 pm

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival Concludes its Eighth Edition

The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) concluded its eighth edition yesterday (Saturday), with the event attracting 254,000 visitors over its 11 days. The figure represents an 18% increase on the attendance figures for last year’s event.   The region’s leading...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:51 pm

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa launches new look and menu at Arabesque Café and Terrace

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to indulge in the newly refreshed Middle Eastern restaurant, Arabesque Café & Terrace. The café now boasts a new look with exquisite furniture and inviting décor for a comfortable dining experience, complete with a...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:09 pm

Limited Edition OnePlus X Ceramic Launched Exclusively in Saudi Arabia on Souq.com

OnePlus, the global technology start-up has announced the launch of the premium and limited edition ceramic crafted OnePlus X exclusively on Souq.com, the largest online marketplace and retail platform in the Middle East. Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship and artisanal luxury in smartphone...

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