Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 5:29 am

Hempel launches the STRATA range of floor coatings for demanding specifications

Global coatings supplier Hempel announced today the launch of a new range of high-performance multi-layer flooring systems and coatings for concrete floors. Available in the Middle East, the Strata range delivers best-in-class abrasion resistance and mechanical strength for long-lasting protection...

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Government | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 5:24 am

Free Wi-Fi in Makkah Haram courtyard

Pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah can take advantage of free Wi-Fi service in the courtyards of the mosque.  This is part of a series of technological services being introduced by the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques for the benefit of the faithful,...

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Government | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 5:03 am

Governors told to improve services

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Madinah on Tuesday accompanied by several princes and senior officials for his first visit since ascending the throne.  He was met at the airport by Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, princes, ministers, officials, and a group of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 4:54 am

Arzan Wealth Advises on EUR 27.2M Office Acquisition in Netherlands

Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (‘Arzan Wealth’), a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is pleased to announce that it has advised a consortium of investors on the acquisition of a newly built, high quality office HQ building fully let to Siemens...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 4:48 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SELECTS SR TECHNICS TO MANAGE COMPONENT SERVICES

SR Technics, one of the world’s leading providers of technical services for airlines, today announced that it has been selected to provide Integrated Component Services for Etihad Airways’ new Boeing 787 fleet, and is in advanced discussions on further Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 4:33 am

BBC awards multi-year playout services deal to Ericsson

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has signed a seven-year playout services contract with the BBC, one of the world’s leading public service broadcasters. Playout services include the technology and operations that allow broadcasters to deliver programs to audiences through...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 4:15 am

NAMSHI.COM AND EMIRATES RED CRESCENT FORM PARTNERSHIP TO DONATE ITEMS TO SYRIAN REFUGEES

As part of its continuous efforts to serve the community and support humanitarian initiatives, leading online fashion retailer, Namshi.com, has announced its official partnership, with UAE-based humanitarian authority, Emirates Red Crescent, as it prepares to donate 5,800 items to a Syrian...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 1 July, 2015 1:59 am

Truedialer App from Truecaller Features Complete Redesign

Truecaller is announcing today the redesign of its popular dial pad app Truedialer, available for free on Google Play and Windows Phone Store. Truedialer aims to replace your old dialer apps with multiple improvements on design and features to make your communications experience smarter, so you can ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 30 June, 2015 4:00 pm

2015 NISSAN SENTRA NAMED TOP COMPACT CAR IN J.D. POWER 2015 INITIAL QUALITY STUDYSM (IQS)

The 2015 Nissan Sentra is the top Compact Car in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality. Sentra – also awarded an IIHS “Top Safety Pick” earlier this year – received the award recently at the Automotive Press...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 30 June, 2015 3:00 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

Providing a further boost to its long-term development plans, King Abdullah Economic City has recently announced the opening of its new Customer Care Center.  Located on the ground floor at the Bay Views in the Business Park, next to the canals and marina in the prestigious Bay La Sun...

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