Technology & IT | Thursday 12 February, 2015 2:00 pm

ERICSSON TOPS INAUGURAL BEST WORKPLACES IN ASIA LIST

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) was named the number 3 Best Workplace in Asia 2015, as announced during Great Place to Work’s first-ever Best Workplaces in Asia Awards ceremony. The event, held at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai on February 5, brought together HR and Marketing professionals from different key ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 12 February, 2015 8:14 am

Janssen and Riyadh Pharma sign partnership agreement

In culmination of the cooperation that followed signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Janssen and Riyadh Pharma, the Belgian Janssen Company, and the Medical and Cosmetic Products Company (Riyadh Pharma) have signed a partnership agreement in Saudi Arabia for five years.Janssen...

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Government | Thursday 12 February, 2015 1:00 am

New govt strategy targets cover-up businesses

The Saudi labor and commerce ministries have agreed to develop a strategy to tackle cover-up businesses in the Kingdom, which include joint inspections, exchanging information on offenders, and updating regulations.The ministries would also offer greater support for young people to start their own...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 12 February, 2015 12:34 am

LG G3 stylus: THE LATEST LG STYLISH NOTE SMARTPHONE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SAUDI MARKET

LG Electronics Saudi Arabia has announced the launching of the LG G3 Stylus in the Saudi market, a new pen-enabled smartphone that inherits the core DNA of the acclaimed LG G3, the LG G3 Stylus made to create impression on users with its large display, stylus pen and LG’s proprietary camera UX...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 12 February, 2015 12:08 am

Qatar Motor Show 2015 comes to a close amidst spectacular reveals and an impressive number of visitors

Held under the patronage H.E Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the State of Qatar, the 5th annual Qatar Motor Show (QMS) was considered a remarkable success. Inaugurated by H.E Mr. Jassem Bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, the Minister of...

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Government | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 7:55 am

Rain-seeking prayers urged by King Salman

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called for rain-seeking prayers in all parts of the Kingdom on Thursday.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the king also called upon citizens to seek the pardon of the Almighty for their sins, engage in righteous deeds and work for removing the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 1:04 am

Sharp increase in egg prices

Egg prices in the Kingdom are soaring in recent times, with poultry producers claiming this is part of the normal supply and demand cycle in the country.Local media monitored variations in retail and wholesale prices for eggs, with retail prices reaching SR18, and wholesale standing at SR16, over...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:49 am

Alarab News Channel Launches

Alarab News Channel, the MENA region's latest 24-hour news channel, began transmission at 13.00 GMT on 1st February from its headquarters in Bahrain to viewers all over the world. The launch ushers in a completely new style of news programming for the Middle East and beyond and fills a critical...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:47 am

HTC harnesses Desire EYE and RE camera technology by appointing world’s first Selfie Stylist

To celebrate the HTC EYE experience, HTC, a global leader in technology innovation and design, has enlisted the world’s first Selfie Stylist – Alexis Knox.The Selfie, or self-portrait taken using a camera or smartphone, is fast becoming a global phenomenon. With over a million taken every day*, ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 3:05 pm

Revo One, Full Entertainment Center that Fits any Space

Acer announced the launch of the Revo One RL85. Small in form, but big in capabilities, the Revo One is a stylish personal computer designed to become the entire family’s entertainment center. Multimedia sharing, content streaming, huge storage and casting are core features of the Revo One, which ...

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